January News 2009

LKK Awards Evening 2008

Links Karate Kai held its end of year Awards and Christmas Party on December 6th 2008 at Gt Holland Village Hall and it was good to see as always all the tickets had been sold out which helped to create a great atmosphere. The evening is a great way for the students and their parents and friends to meet, to celebrate the successes of the year, rewarding and recognising those who had achieved personal goals and represented LKK club and squad over the last year.

First to be recognised for all his hard work was Mark Raymer who puts a lot of time and effort into running the LKK web site which you can find on www.linkskarate.com. He has built the site over the years to be a very informative and professionally run site.

 

  


Jay Pretlove Individual Design

 A big thank you also went to Jay Pretlove of Jays Individual Design who kindly donated his time and efforts to setting up the art work for the embroidery on the new LKK club equipment. Both Mark and Jay were presented with a Certificate of Thanks for all their support.
   
Club Achievement Awards 2008  
These awards are voted on by the Black Belts of LKK and awarded for student successes in their karate classes and this year went to; Toby Tweed, Joseph Redgewell, Jake Pickering, Sam Beck and Emily Griffiths.

   
  Tiger Of The Year 2008
Best Tiger of 2008 went to Jessica Olney for the 2nd year in a row, she has shown real dedication to her Tiger training and has now reached Tiger Level 7.
   
Best Newcomer 2008  
The Best Newcomer of 2008 went to Emily Appleby who trains at the LKK Gt Holland venue, she has shown a real talent over the last year and has impressed all the LKK instructors with her determination to achieve.
   
  Most Improved 2008

Most Improved went to Kelly Pender. When she started training at LKK she was already a 1st Kyu. She has shown a real willingness to learn and has shown a real improvement in all parts of her karate and is determined to do well.
   
Competitors of the Year 2008  

Alix Harris and Tom Raymer gained the much sort after Female and Male 2008 Competitor of the Year awards. The awards are worked out on a point system gained from placing at competitions.
   
  Sensei Student 2008

Sensei Student 2008 went to Emily Griffiths. She has proved to be a very popular and helpful student, she also gained this award in 2007. She continues to show dedication and commitment to the club and to her karate.
   
Student of the Year 2008  

Student of the Year 2008 went to Loren Cook. She has been a very important part of the LKK Team for many years and a very popular student which showed when she won the Student’s Student Award which is voted on by the students of all LKK venues. Loren has also been a vital part in the development of the LKK Squad and this year has really excelled and is a well deserved winner of Links Karate Kai Student of the Year 2008.