English Cumbrian Open Championship
2 members from Cowdenbeath Karate Club were successful in the recent English Cumbrian Open Championships held in Penrith, one of the UK's biggest open karate tournaments with over 600 entries from all from Britain and Ireland .
Jack Sneddon won the under 18 title after many hard fights beating Scottish Internationalist fighters on the way to this prestigious title . Jack has been training with the Cowdenbeath club for ten years and the 4/5 nights a week training paid off , with jack finishing second in the Malta Open and the Scottish Grand Prix in recent weeks also..
Club mate Ben Smith won a bronze medal in his section despite all his opponents towering over him and gave a very spirited display in all his bouts.
The Cowdenbeath club also sent out a very strong senior team but lost out to the English Shotokan squad in a count back after never losing a fight but excessive contact resulted in them losing out .
The Cowdenbeath team was Chris Whyte ( capt ), Alan Goodwin, Mark Fitzpatrick, Nathan Sealey and Daniel Hodge.
Coach Gordon Maxwell commented " all the fighters gave a great account of themselves and can be proud of their efforts, against all the top groups in the UK notably SKF Meadowbank and the Sakai team from Kilmarnock. The club are embarking on a climb of Ben Nevis this week to raise funds for floor mats and we will be announcing a sponsorship tie up with the local restaurant and take away the " Shimla Palace " who are keen to support youths from within our group which is a fantastic gesture and we thank manager Kashiram Bhamdari for his support".
As well as sport karate the club also have classes for general keep fit and basic karate and is open to everyone. So if you really want to get in shape best idea is to enrol in a class. Cowdenbeath Karate Club is a non profit making organisation.
Malta Competition 2010 - Results
11 Countries, 16 Associations, 1 Club.
1st Team Event - Cowdenbeath
1st Adults - Chris Whyte
1st Adult 75kg - John Izatt
1st Cadets - Nathan Sealey
1st Girls - Mel Maxwell
1st Boys - Bradely Innes
1st U 20 Team - Cowdenbeath
Medals , Alan Goodwin , Mark Fitzpatrick, Anais Bassett, Joe Sneddon , Jack Sneddon, Scot Evans , Shaun Yeomen, Steven Smith, Richard Cairns
See Nathan v his Italian opponent below - it's a knockout. Fantastic.
History of Cowdenbeath Karate Club
Cowdenbeath Karate Club was founded in 1977 by John Blakely and Tom Hynd.
The clubs first training hall was the former Kirkford Club in Cowdenbeath. After a short period the club moved to the old scout hall and then to Beath High School in 1980. It was at this point that 2 new members joined that would be significant to the clubs future, Harry and Gordon Maxwell.
Later Harry Maxwell left to live in Spain and another brother Neil Maxwell joined.
Tei Tigers
4 - 7 Year Olds
Tei Tigers introduces your child to self defense but also helps to improve a child's listening, attention and motor skills. This fun and well structured class helps children to build control, balance, confidence and improves their general fitness and coordination. more
Junior Karate Class
8 - 12 Year Olds
The Junior Class steps up the pace a bit. Students improve in flexibility, agility and proficiency as we add more traditional martial arts and increase the level of intensity. more
Adult Karate Class
13+
Looking for improved physical fitness, self defense from a friendly inviting club? Join our Adult Class where all of these are offered in a physically rewarding and mentally challenging programme. more
Tei Fighting Fit
Adults Only - 16+
Get into shape, burn fat, strengthen muscle, increase flexibility and tighten and tone those legs and thighs. more
Competition
All levels
Although this is not compulsory, we do enter competitions at regular intervals and try to encourage students to put into practice what they have learned at both national and international levels.