Pictured above is Jennifer Madden, with Senseis Frank Brennan, Andy Shery and Bob Poynton of the KUGB, after she graded successfully to 4^th dan

Jim Bartley and Rhonda Balfe Hoban both achieved their 3^rd dans in Chesterfield, England, last weekend

The USKFI had a large contingent go over to train at the recent KUGB Special Dan Course in Chestrefield, England

Standing (l to r) D Royle, B Gaffney, R Stritch, E Coates, J Madden, M Sherlock, P Keegan and J Bartley

Kneeling (l to r) J Smyth, R Balfe Hoban and S Elliott

The USKFI had a tremendously successful day at the KUGB SPecial Dan Course and Grading in Chesterfield, England last weekend. The day started with a 2-hour training session led by KUGB Chief Instructor Sensei Andy Sherry 8^th dan and Sensei Bob Poynton 7^th dan at which 11 members of the USKFI trained. After a short break, the grading began and the USKFI were delighted to gain two new 3^rd dans, Rhonda Balfe Hoban and Jim Bartley, while Jennifer Madden was successful in attaining her 4^th dan. The USKFI would like to congratulate the successful candidates who put in many months of hard work in preparation for their gradings.