2010 Ishinryu Open Summer Course

27 Woodlane club members, led by summer course instructor Sensei Lee Smith, descended on Clacton in the last week of June for the annual Ishinryu open summer course.

2010 Summer Course - Woodlane Attendees

Big news of the week was the upgrading of Sensei Lee Smith from 4th to 5th Dan by Sensei Ticky Donovan O.B.E. 9th Dan. This was announced at the very end of week during the Final Bow.

Lee Smith awarded 5th Dan

More Grading Success - Ten Woodlane students took the opportunity to grade on the Summer Course and all gained new belts:

Aden to 7th Kyu Yellow Belt
Bobbi to 7th Kyu Yellow Belt
Daniel to 2nd Kyu Brown Belt
Jack Chalmers to 2nd Kyu Brown Belt
Jamie Spinks to 3rd Kyu Blue Belt
Jess Walker to 2nd Kyu Brown Belt
Laura to 8th Kyu Red Belt
Lewis to 7th Kyu Yellow Belt
Matthew Steele to 7th Kyu Yellow Belt
Thomas to 7th Kyu Yellow Belt

Competition success - Woodlane students achieved notable success in the competitive events returning with 17 medals (4 gold, 3 silver, and 7 Bronze) as well as 3 places in the Fun run. .

KUMITE
Jamie Spinks 1st Place - Men's Kumite
Adam Sainsbury 3rd Place - Men's Kumite
Su Farrell 1st Place - Ladies Kumite
Bitanny Vant 3rd Place -Girls Kumite
Aden 1st Place - Boy's Kumite (small)
Lewis 2nd Place - Boy's Kumite (small)
Thomas 3rd Place - Boy's Kumite (small)
Daniel 3rd Place - Boy's Kumite (large)
Jack Chalmers 3nd Place - Boy's Kumite (large)

KATA
Jess Walker 1st Place - Ladies Kata

>In addition; Jess Walkerwas placed third in the Fun run (Ladies), Brittany was placed third(junior female), while Daniel was placed forth (Junior Male).

Tony Spinks was awarded a special course award to recognise his contribution this year. Tony ranthe optional pad sessions along with Gavin Foster.

Tony Spinks Summer Course award

For various reasons some club members were unable to train at the summer course this year - however this did not prevent them making an appearance and showing support for the club. Thanks toTony Taylor, Laura Holt, Michaela Weber, and Maxine Weber. Plus thanks as always to the family supporters who attended the course.

As usual aspecial mention for Pearl Vant - official Woodlane club photographer. Also to Laura and Mum who organised the BBQ food, not to forget our official Woodlane Chef.

Thanks to Pearl we have over 2,000 images from the week. See our Photo Gallery for a selection. The full set of photos are available to club members on CD.

Woodlane will be back next year. Don't delay - book your place soon. Let's make 2011 another great summer course for Woodlane.

Full list of Woodlane attendees for 2010...

  1. Lee Smith
  2. Tony Spinks
  3. Chris Vant
  4. Chris Fennessy
  5. James Knight
  6. Errol Samuel
  7. Paul Fanner
  8. Simon Alexis
  9. Brittany Vant
  10. Greg Cole
  11. Jess walker
  12. Jack Chalmers
  13. Jamie Spinks
  14. Bobbi Cole
  15. Daniel
  16. Su Farrell
  17. Adam Sainsbury
  18. Asleigh Farrell
  19. Rosie
  20. Matthew Steele
  21. Aden
  22. Bobbi
  23. Lewis
  24. Lawson
  25. Harmony
  26. Thomas
  27. Laura