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24/03/2026

Powys Red Dragon SKC - KUGB held its first grading of 2026 under the expert eye of KUGB Chief Instructor Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan, last evening.

Once again, the emphasis was on good posture, correct stances, powerful delivery of technique’s, a good attitude, and determination. A hard challenging training session was enjoyed by everyone.

We welcomed Sensei Clive King, and one of his students, John John from Tekki KUGB SKC Aberystwyth, who had travelled to train and grade with us.

Twenty three students successfully graded after strict scrutiny from Sensei Brennan, and are now able to progress further in their studies of our unique style of KUGB Shotokan Karate. Congratulations to everyone.

Graham Jennings 6th Dan KUGB

21/03/2026

So good to see “Powys Red Dragon” KUGB SKC, family 5th Kyu students, father Richard Burrows, and sons Logan and Mason Burrows, along with 1st Dan Sensei Gwennan Meek, and Club Instructor Sensei Graham Jennings attend a free Welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Region KUGB course at Bargoed Leisure Centre today.

We were very fortunate to have been instructed by Sensei Greg Hegarty, 6th Dan, KUGB grading examiner, and ex World, and European, Kumite Champion.

There was an excellent attendance at this event today, two fantastic challenging sessions enjoyed by all. Thank you Sensei Hegarty, and KUGB Wales for facilitating this wonderful course.

Graham Jennings KUGB 6th Dan.

25/01/2026

Great to see Gwennan Meek, and myself, both re selected to the KUGB Central Region Kata Squad this afternoon, 25.01.2026, at Grantham. Everybody! irrespective of their grade, must demonstrate a Heian Kata to Sensei Brennan KUGB 8th Dan, and meet the required standard to become part of this prestigious group of Karate students. All sessions, usually eight, must be attended through the year at a number of locations in the central region area.
The process is repeated every January, old friendship’s are renewed, and new Kata Squad members welcomed, there were in excess of 100 students in attendance today.
Many thanks to parent chauffeur Mr Andrew Meek today, a 310 mile round trip. We’re very lucky to have such supportive people associated with our Karate club.
Graham Jennings 6th Dan KUGB.

14/01/2026

Come along and join our KUGB Karate family in 2026. You’ll be amazed at what you can achieve! Fun, fitness, and so much more..
Graham Jennings 6th Dan KUGB.

16/12/2025

Last evening PRD SKC were delighted to welcome Sensei Dean Akerman, to provide a course at our club, on our last session of 2025. Sensei Akerman is a 5th Dan KUGB Wales international competitor, and the chief Instructor of Okami KUGB SKC in Blackwood, South Wales.

Three other Okami Dan grades, Gary Wheeler, 2nd Dan, Misty Hutton 1st Dan, and Jonathon Jones 1st Dan, had accompanied Dean to train with us at Newtown, and had made the long journey to be with us, it was our pleasure to welcome them all.

Sensei Akerman provided a fantastic nights training, including basics, and then some tremendous sparing drills, that all the students, thoroughly enjoyed.

Sensei Akerman has supported our club from its inception, and was at our first club grading in 2023. We would like to take the opportunity to thank him, and his students, for helping us develop the club further.

Graham Jennings 6th Dan KUGB.

12/12/2025

Santa Claus 🎅 called at PRD SKC Last evening and left some presents for the junior members of the club, and our Ladies. Lots of happy smiling faces, and a great evening’s training. Graham Jennings 6th Dan KUGB

21/11/2025

Introducing four new junior members of PRD SKC, and very smart they look too! They are from left, Betsi, Oliver, Riley, and Jake. They are part of a cohort of seven new students who have begun their Shotokan Karate journey. They have settled in well, and are making excellent progress! Further photo of our new adult members to follow..

24/10/2025

I am very fortunate that a former student has recently located a photograph of Sensei Ronnie Christopher at the KUGB Welsh regional course in Newtown, Powys, Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 circa 1999. The course was scheduled for two hours but ended up double that! The students of this time were taught by this Karate legend. Truly an insightful and unforgettable experience, never to be forgotten.

Please see the referenced photo below. From left Andrew Lewis Pryce, Sensei Christopher, Taff Pryce, and Me, Graham Jennings. Great times and great memories.

Sensei Graham Jennings 6th Dan.

14/10/2025

Another fantastic challenging, physical course, and grading, with legendary KUGB Chief Instructor Sensei Frank Brennan yesterday evening. Sensei Brennan highlighted the need for detail in basics, especially correct stances.

It was very pleasing to welcome two students, Jonathan and Misty from Okami KUGB SKC, who had made the long journey to train with us. Well done both. Very much appreciated by the club and I.

Great determination was shown by all the students during the grading, and it is very much to their credit that they reached the required standard to progress in their study of KUGB Shotokan Karate.

PRD SKC is now in a position to enrol new students at our Karate club for a short period of time. Please contact Chief Instructor Graham Jennings 6th Dan KUGB on 07805364720.,

16/07/2025

Great night training with Kevin and Callum O’Neill at my Mother Club Bargoed/ Ystrad Mynach KUGB SKC last evening! Fabulous welcome as always from all the students and instructors, Becky and Dai. Well worth the 200 mile round trip! 👍🥋👊

24/06/2025

Great to catch up with my old friend, Sensei Kelvin Price 5th Dan, at the KUGB Welsh Championships at Merthyr Tydfil, on Saturday 21.06.2025. It was Kelvin who nominated me for my 40 year Long Serving Member (LSM) certificate.

Sensei Price was one of my instructors at Bargoed SKC in the early 1990’s. His help and encouragement was pivotal in me achieving my Shodan in 1993.

He has been a KUGB Referee for many years, and travels the country officiating at KUGB competitions and events. He has refereed many of my fights in the KUGB Welsh Championships, Kyu Grades, and All styles competitions in the past.

Many thanks Kelvin, much appreciated.

Graham Jennings 6th Dan.

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