ANOTHER NEW CLASS

A new class is launched in Newquay!  This class is run by Alan Hughes for anyone who wishes to practise the Korean art of Tae Kwon Do, but on a traditional basis. 
This is an exciting time for Alan and we offer our full support to help him to continue to train and instruct in a martial art for which he has a great passion.  Alan is happy to teach brand new beginners, existing Bac Loong Gar students and anyone who wishes to cross train with us.  All are welcome.
Please see our Tae Kwon Do page for more information.

A NEW CLASS!

Great news for would-be Chinese Kickboxers in the Redruth area...we are opening a new class commencing 3 June 2008 at Illogan Village Hall.  Times are 5-7pm, beginners first hour, adult beginners and intermediates for both or just the second hour.  Costs are as usual £4.00 per hour or £7.00 for the two hour session and loose clothing essential.  Existing students from other clubs also welcome.  Come along and have a go!

We have great pleasure in welcoming young black sash, Jacob, to our Falmouth school.  Jacob previously trained with Darwen School of Kung Fu and has worked hard to achieve his grade.  We readily accept his rank within the family of Bac Loong Gar through the BNMAA.

 Weapons Class Update

Our new weapons class has become very popular with students and at their request, we have been able with guidance to formulate a new syllabus under the umbrella of Bac Loong Gar.  Many students have expressed a wish to grade and thanks to the flexibility and recognition of our style within the BNMAA, we can now offer this.  The weapons, commencing with the katana are taught initially as forms, and applications are shown.  Japanese, Chinese and Filipino weapons will also be taught and will now be known as Bac Loong Gar Oriental Weapons (B.O.W).  B.O.W. consists of 22 Japanese katana katas, a wide variation of Chinese broadsword to Tai Chi sword and spear, bo and jo staffs, trident, kwan do, three section staff, butterfly knives, double swords and the Wing Chun 6.5 pole.  This training will take the student to 6th dan if desired. Due to the nature of the training, numbers are strictly limited, and the class is only open to existing members with current BNMAA licences.

New Year 2008

Due to popular demand, we have opened a new Wing Chun class in Falmouth for our students in the area.  As Wing Chun is a close range style, at present we can accommodate new students/beginners, so please come along, take a look, have a go!  Beginners classes commence Wednesday 9 January 2008, 7-8pm at the Falmouth Methodist Church Hall, Killigrew Street, opposite Tesco/Central Library.  Concessions apply to all college/university students.  Cross-trainers also welcome.

Christmas 2007

We had our 'do' early this year due to club members' other commitments, but our brown and black sash holders/instructors had some enjoyable time-out together.

Bob is getting stuck in to Jamie's meal!

Paul looking like the cat who got the cream

Alan, Bob's Taekwondo instructor, who has taught Bob techniques up to black.  A well respected student/instructor who had very hot sauce and we all had to share it!  

Well - we just had to have a mugshot of him while he's not on the floor for once!

Bob & Vicky - that's HIS cocktail.

Sarah & Kim superglued together again.

  We look forward to the next one!

New Weapons Class 

A new class in weapons training will commence on Sunday 25 November 2007 in Newquay at the usual venue, the Scout Hall, Trenarth Road.  Bob will teach the katana initially and move on to other weapons, such as the butterfly knives (Lau Gar and Wing Chun), broadsword, the medieval sword, bo and jo staffs, knives, three section staff, in fact any weapon that a student wishes to learn will be considered.  Numbers are limited due to the nature of the training, and usual health and safety rules apply.  Sorry, the sessions are only open to existing club members.

October 2007 San Shou Black Grading

Well done to brothers Mike and Kim Worden, Dave Roberts and Dave Sale for their efforts in achieving 2nd degree in San Shou chinese kickboxing.  They worked extremely hard with weapons, full contact sparring, throws, and groundfighting in order to satisfy the panel and fully deserved their awards, which are recognised by the BNMAA.
Congratulations lads!

September 2007 Gathering

At our clubs we have developed a lovely friendly atmosphere, like a 'family' and have considered ourselves lucky in our students.  Last month a few of our regulars got together to help Jamie Denny celebrate his 18th down at Lusty Glaze.  Here's a few pictures before we got too worse for wear!

The day turned a little cool so we had our meal indoors.

The Birthday boy at the head of the table, legitimately drinking!

It's the only time they were quiet because they were eating!

Sarah with partner Kim

Adam and Aimiee on the zip wire

Andy doing his Pob impression!

Dave the cool person on the descent from the zip wire.

Paul and Pete coming down.

Guess who's 'too busy looking good!' 

WELL DONE TO OUR NEWLY QUALIFIED 5TH DEGREES!

Congratulations to our well respected instructors who were last week awarded their new 5th degree Lau Gar status after years of dedication and commitment to White Dragon School of Kung Fu.  A brilliant effort from you all. All black qualifications are recognised and endorsed by the BNMAA.

The newly qualified 5th degree instructors are:

Andrew Denny
Rob Denny
Elaine Denny
Nigel Swatton

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY QUALIFIED BLACK SASHES 1ST & 2ND DEGREES

Well done to all our instructors and students who recently passed their new grades.  All the effort and the commitment was clearly shown in the usual high grades you all achieved which is something we have become used to at the White Dragon School.

Rob Denny - Wing Chun 1st degree
Neil Graham - Lau Gar 2nd degree
Christopher Crowle - Lau Gar 1st degree Cadet
Stephen Hides - Lau Gar 1st degree
Peter Jordan - Lau Gar 1st degree
David Roberts - Lau Gar 1st degree

Rob Denny

Wing Chun 1st degree

The new Lau Gar 1st degree students with their instructors

Neil Graham with the sword he used to perform part of his Lau Gar 2nd degree

Congratulations to you all!

NEW CONCESSIONARY RATES

Truro College has kindly given us permission to advertise within the college on the understanding that we offer their students concessionary rates.  At White Dragon School of Kung Fu, many of us have been educated to degree standard at local colleges/combined universities and understand that students need all the help they can get with their finances.  In order to promote sport (in particular martial arts) in Cornwall and offer students the help they need, we are now offering ALL current students of Cornish colleges a £1 reduction on their lessons provided they show their student union card.  This reduction is equivalent to a 28.5% discount on beginners lessons every time!!  So...come and try us today!!      

Restormel Borough Council Club Achievement Scheme

Once again we are working with the Council and are proud to announce that we are now recognised in the Club Achievement scheme.  This is similar to the NCDC Sports and Recreation club achievement scheme and covers the same criteria.  White Dragon School of Kung Fu follows the policies and procedures as laid down by the scheme for child protection, equity and coaching.  This is checked annually so that we can continue to give our students the best instruction, be considerate to their welfare and help promote martial arts in the community.  Many thanks to all our instructors for their input.

Sunday 1 October 2006

Very well done to Catherine Docksey for achieving her back belt 1st dan in San Shou Chinese Kickboxing.
Cath did brilliantly in a grading which lasted over two and a half hours with only minimal breaks and included full contact sparring, head, foot and hip throws, blocks, padwork and techniques mixed up in rapid succession.  She is a credit to the club and would do well in competition with the skills and stamina she demonstrated.  It's good to see a girl who can handle it!!

Cath receiving her certification from Bob

Saturday 2 September 2006

Carrick Sports and Recreation Hall in Truro (our Wednesday and Thursday venue) has recently celebrated the 'makeover' of a new floor in the main hall.  The Hall Users Committee of which White Dragon Kung Fu are members, attended a celebration evening on 2 September 2006 which involved a big thank you to Cory Environmental, and a show by C Scape dancers who cut the ribbon!  A prelude editorial to the event was published in the West Briton newspaper on 24 August and showed our beginners Wing Chun class practising on the new floor.  Many thanks to all involved.

 Friday 16 June Mencap Get-Together Training

Bob and Elaine attended a training programme on 16 June 2006 organised by Mencap.This is the Get Together programme which helps to teach instructors the process of inclusion and how to adapt policies, procedures and physical problems which can obstruct a child or young person with disabilities from benefiting from out of school clubs.  Although we have always welcomed a prospective student with a disability, whether physical or mental, we are pleased that we can now put these measures into practice and have a better awareness.   

Newquay Youth Showcase Saturday 20 May 2006

We were invited by Cllr Denis Dent to take part in the Youth Showcase held at the Newquay Sports Centre on Saturday 20 May.  This was an informative display of what is on offer to the youth of Newquay.  There were demonstrations and some hands on activities and many people attended.  The event proved  worthwhile for us and was thoroughly enjoyable for us all. 

Newquay Lions Sponsored Town Walk Sunday 14 May 2006

A big thank you to all who contributed to the club for Bob's walk.  With your help we raised £58 which will go towards the purchase of an Immortal Wooden Dummy.  This will be available solely for the club's use.  

San Shou Grading

Congratulations to our students who gained their 1st Degree black belts in our San Shou Chinese Kickboxing last weekend.  Nigel Swatton achieved 3rd Dan in recognition for his input into the syllabus which helped us with the endorsements through the BNMAA. All did very well enduring a 90 minute intensive session which incorporated basics through difficult techniques, to padwork, full contact sparring and throwing. The 1st Dan holders are now displayed on the black belt register of Bac Loong Gar and their qualifications, very well deserved are recognised.  Well done! 

Newly qualified San Shou students with 3rd Dan qualifier Nigel Swatton and 2nd Degree Lau Gar achiever Andy Hobbs.

L to R Back:  Kimberly Worden, Dave Roberts, Andy Hobbs, Nigel Swatton
L to R Front: Michael Worden, Rob Denny, Elaine Denny, Dave Sale
Not shown due to other commitments: Andy Denny and James Denny 1st Dan San Shou

New 2nd Degree Lau Gar Instuctor

Well done to Andy Hobbs, our instructor at the St Austell class!  He achieved 2nd Degree Lau Gar status last weekend with a staggering 94%!!!   Andy is a natural and has worked extremely hard to gain this qualification.  Congratulations!

Wing Chun Brown Sashes

Congratulations to our Wing Chun students who were awarded their brown sash grades recently.  Well done to Kim and Mike Worden, Dave Waines and Ricky Lawrence.

NCDC Sports & Recreation Council

We are pleased to announce that North Cornwall Sports and Recreation Council has accepted the White Dragon School of Kung Fu in their Club Achievement Scheme.  This means that awareness of basic development, health and safety, child protection, equity and ethics issues within our school meet the guidelines set by NCSRC.  Ultimately, it will help us to promote the Chinese Martial Arts in Cornwall and help our members to reach their goals.
Thank you to everyone involved in instructing who helped to make this possible.

Sunday 2 October 2005

We are pleased to announce that Dave Sale, Kim and Mike Worden passed their 2nd Degree Lau Gar grading on Sunday 2 October.  They all did extremely well and can now demonstrate and pass 2nd Degree Lau Gar knowledge, techniques and their applications on to 1st degree students. These qualifications will now be duly recorded in BNMAA and Combat Sports Worldwide records.
Well done, lads!!

Mike, Dave and Kim displaying their well earned certificates.

Monday 19 September

Well done to everyone taking their San Shou Kickboxing Grading.  We now have our second batch of brown belts and everyone taking part from white upwards achieved complete success! Great results yet again for our students! Thanks to all assistant instructors for your help.

On Saturday 25 June 2005 members of the White Dragon School of Kung Fu assisted with the clearance of rubble, weeds and rubbish around the 1st Newquay Scout Hall at Trenarth Road, Mayfield, Newquay.  The Scout leaders were very helpful in supplying refreshments to keep us going!   There is still much work to be done and we have agreed to help the Scouts where we can with the maintenance of the premises.  It is in our interests to keep the hall in a presentable state fit for training and help improve security.  We can be proud that White Dragon Kung Fu has demonstrated positive input back into the local community and will do more for the future.

MANY THANKS TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!  WELL DONE EVERYONE!