Name: HDKI GB Squad Fundraiser
Start: 2026-02-07T11:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-07T14:00:00+00:00
Location: Alston Lane Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Preston Road, Longridge, Preston. PR3 3BJ

HDKI GB Squad coaches John Holdsworth, 7th Dan and Julie Nicholson, 7th Dan together with fellow Ronin club instructor Paul Dowell, 6ht Dan will be delivering a Kata Masterclass to raise funds for the HDKI GB National Squad.
11:00 - 12:25 - Brown & Black Belts - Breakdown of kata principles
11:00 - 12:25 - Up to 4th Kyu - Kata Bunkai, Heian Katas
12:35 - 14:00 - Brown & Black Belts - Kata Bunkai
12:35 - 14:00 - Up to 4th Kyu - Heian katas - Breakdown of kata principles

This event is open to all associations and all are welcome.
Fee: £15.00
Instructors:
Over the years John’s students have achieved numerous National and International titles including two World Championship Individual Kata titles and one World Championship Individual Kumite title and a number of Kata and Kumite titles at European level.
Julie is a former World Kata Champion, three times European Kata Champion, 16 times KUGB National Kata Champion and was the first woman to become Grand Champion at the KUGB National Championships, winning both the individual kata and kumite events.
Paul has been practicing karate for over 42 years, he has had success at national European and World championships, winning medals in both kata and kumite events from the junior ranks through to the veterans categories, with his most recent success resulting in a silver medal at the WUKF world championships in 2022. Paul is a former prison officer with over 26 years service and uses his experience to ensure his kata applications are practical and effective. He is the author of two books and several articles featured in Shotokan Karate Magazine.
An idea opportunity to train with HDKI GB National Squad Coaches and to support the HDKI GB National Squad. If you would like to reserve a place or have any queries please contact Julie Nicholson.