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Name: Glyn Curtis
Date: 29 January 2007
Comments: There is only so much I can do with a camera the rest is up to you guys.....thank ya lucky stars I didn't get any of you dribbling!!
Name: Raymond Montgomery
Date: 26 January 2007
Comments: Ahh, the curse of Curtis strikes again. I know I have highly evolved skill of looking like I don't know what I am doing (forged in the fire of my will), and every time I happened to look in Glyn's direction he had that "this is going to be another good one" grin on his face.... Some great shots from the day.
Name: Glyn Curtis
Date: 26 January 2007
Comments: You guys are so funny!! (Simon & Raymond), but not half as funny as the pics! Forge my body indeed? The right arms not bad. I have some shots that look like Simon's got some moves to get him to the bar faster and nothing to do with competition fighting :-) The course was fantastic even though I couldn't take part, but looked good through the camera lens, sorry if any pics are out of focus but at 12:00 I had to take some pain killers for the teeth and it all went a bit blurry from then on. Thanks again to Sensei Otto for giving such a great seminar, also into his experience of competition karate. Very nice guy.
Name: Simon Barnard
Date: 24 January 2007
Comments: Night after night I forge my body in the fire of my will, and that's the thanks I get! Anyway don't the over 35's usually get a 5 point head start? Excellent way to spend a Sunday though. Many thanks to Sensei Corin for making it happen.
Name: Raymond Montgomery
Date: 22 January 2007
Comments: A big thank you to Sensei Corin for organising what can only be described as an amazing days training yesterday with Wayne Otto. It was absolutely fantastic and I for one have learned a lot of new techniques. A great day in every way. Thanks to Sensei Otto for being a great instructor and such a nice guy. I have to admit I hurt like hell this morning, but it was worth it. The only thing keeping me going is that I know that Simon is going to be worse... ha ha ha!!
Name: Gordon Fong
Date: 26 December 2006
Comments: The Wado Academy forum web site has been updated. Check out http://wado.karateforum.com
Name: Jim McCoy www.yakumarujigenryu.us
Date: 24 December 2006
Comments: Nice site and good source of information. Thank you
Name: Simon Barnard
Date: 21 December 2006
Comments: Thanks to Sensei Corin for a cracking year of karate. Some top-notch visiting Sensei only served to highlight the dedication and quality of his training, that we all receive on a weekly basis. If only my ability could match his enthusiasm! A merry Christmas and a happy new year to all! A special thanks must also go to Shaun. His part of that special double act at the Christmas party will stay with us all I'm sure. ;-)
Name: Jessica Mckeown
Date: 15 December 2006
Comments: I think that Corin is a great teacher and has helped me learn karate. I have found karate a very good sport and have learnt how to defend myself. More people should take up karate and well done to Nick for receiving his 3rd Dan from Sensei Shiomitsu.
Name: Tyson
Date: 12 December 2006
Comments: Another great session with Sensei Shiomitsu tonight, I'm always in awe of how effortlessly he manipulates students when demonstrating techniques, I'm sure given another 40 years I'll probably start to get it. In answer to Glyn's earlier question (4th October) the chin was and is fine, but it was a good moment for him and a learning exercise for both of us and I'll take him up on the drink. Unfortunately it was captured on video and I reluctantly let Glyn have a copy. Doh! I showed the guys at work who kept replaying the magic moment of me taking a kick on the jaw over and over again in slow motion. They've stopped playing it now and I can once again go into work without them laughing at me. Thanks!
Name: Glyn Curtis
Date: 12 December 2006
Comments: Anyway sorry about the radio thing.......it sort of started off differently than I expected and some how talked a lot about some other stuff rather than karate, but did get there in the end......come on I thought I was great!! yeah right! I was glad I had a camera there coz Corin was having his usual trouble with his equipment so used mine being bigger and better :-) Just to show how good my face is for radio!! The other thing is Tommy needs someone to give him an atlas to take home and read as I was confused with the whole Alton Towers thing and Thorpe Park?????. Tommy Boyd is also looking for other interesting people other than Corin and myself to appear on the radio (if that can happen!) to chat to him about anything, Oh, I mean that "didn't you hear the stuff I came out with"? If I was to choose a department store it would be Selfridges. If I don't see anyone before Xmas or at the Xmas dinner hope you all have a good time and happy new year. Glyn
Name: Glyn Curtis
Date: 05 December 2006
Comments: Hi All, Just wanted to say something about Sensei George Grimes and his lesson a week last Sunday, amazing stuff!! It’s just hard remembering it all but bits keep coming back!! I must admit it is easier as Phil and I went to Bristol the Friday before and went through most of the Pinan Nidan Bunkai or some of it....if you ever thought that Pinan Nidan was a simple Kata think again, there is plenty in that one Kata alone to keep you busy for a very long time. One thing that I particularly like about Sensei Grimes is his willingness to go that bit further for you so that you can grasp some of the important parts of what he is teaching, instead of just leaving it at that.....he did ask if there are any questions you would like to ask....its only our fault if we don't ask! I look forward to the next course and hope to get over to Bristol shortly. (my turn to drive Phil!!) Its well worth it too. Thank you Sensei Grimes.
Name: Doc Rudy
Date: 05 December 2006
Comments: Oss. Hi it's nice to see and hear all about Wado overseas, I am a Wado practitioner from Indonesia
Name: Raymond Montgomery
Date: 16 October 2006
Comments: Just heard the news of Sensei Shiomitsu being awarded 9th Dan. I am sure that I speak for everyone when I say "CONGRATULATIONS SENSEI". This is something that us mere mortals can only dream of, but it is something that we ALL benefit from as we get the opportunity to study under one of the greatest practitioners of karate in the world.
Name: GLYN CURTIS
Date: 04 October 2006
Comments: Just wanted to say thanks to all who organised the Club Competition, it went really smoothly and kept everyone really interested throughout the whole event. It takes a lot of time and effort to do that and it benefits everyone involved. Everyone who took part that had never been in a competition before said it was great fun....I hope you all meant that :-)
Look forward to the next one cheers all..... Glyn
Name: GLYN CURTIS
Date: 04 October 2006
Comments: Hi all, Just enjoyed another lesson with Sensei Shiomitsu last week and swear he has special powers he is not telling us about....incredible stuff!!! Glad to see Sensei back after his illness.
Just wanted to say sorry to Tyson for the chin! Sorry mate, take you out for a drink........what do ya say! ;-)
Name: Raymond Montgomery
Date: 28 September 2006
Comments: Another fantastic course with Shiomitsu Sensei last night. It is an honour to train with somebody who is so knowledgeable in this beautiful art. Great to have you back!!!
Name: Milan Broz
Date: 27 September 2006
Comments: Unfortunately, I have a sore throat and temperature and a running nose so I cannot go to Haslemere on Wednesday, on the other hand, everybody at work seems to be impressed by my eye (it's got blue a little bit..)!! The tournament was organized very well and I hope there will be a similar one next year or in the near future. Enjoy your course with Shiomitsu Sensei! See you soon !
Name: Raymond Montgomery
Date: 25 September 2006
Comments: Congratulations to everyone who won yesterday at the competition in Farnham. It was nice to see such a wide range of ability from the competitors and everyone did really well - I am sure your instructors are proud. No doubt there are a few aching joints today (sorry about the eye Milan!).
Name: Chris Brown
Date: 10 September 2006
Comments: I want to join a karate club in Aldershot and Farnham but I don't know which club is better and I don't understand what the names mean. (ADMIN........Hi Chris, send an email to info@surreykarate.co.uk and we can reply to your questions. Thanks)
Name: Gavin Thomas
Date: 09 September 2006
Comments: Hi Guys and Girls I hope the training for the forthcoming inter club tournament is going well, hopefully I will be back training early in the new year. Take care, Gavin T.
Name: Raymond Montgomery
Date: 18 August 2006
Comments: Updated and looking good. Looking forward to getting a pasting by Wayne Otto!
Name: Steve V
Date: 13 August 2006
Comments: First of all, I am very pleased to see that traditional Karate values are being maintained within the UK. My only regret is that there are no Wado Ryu clubs in my area, where the traditions I hold dear are maintained. I live in North Bucks and in this area the only clubs where traditional values are still maintained are Shotokan, Goju Ryu and Kokushin Kai stylists. I originally began my Karate training with Hanshi Tatsuo Suzuki at the London Judd Street boxing gym in 1968. Other instructors I have had the honour and pleasure of being taught by are, Myoshin Hayakawa, Masafumi Shiomitsu, Toru Takamizawa, Teruo Kono and Kuniake Sakagami, all very traditional Wado Ryu exponents. Over the years I have been greatly saddened by the politics and internal wrangling that eventually lead to the fracturing of Karate organisations throughout the UK and the watering down of traditional Karate values. I am so pleased to find that there are still areas in the UK where the Karate traditions are valued and held high. Your website is great, but have you thought about a technical / instructional area, made accessible to members only? Thank you and well done.
Name: Glyn Curtis
Date: 11 July 2006
Comments: Cheers everyone for your well wishes and I made it to the news bulletin!!! Feeling a lot better and back in record time I think.....just can't keep away for too long. Thanks too for the comments on the photos site. Best wishes Glyn
Name: Admin
Date: 08 July 2006
Comments: Hi Hayley. Can you please send an email to info@surreykarate.co.uk so that we can answer you. We can't reply to you without your details! Thanks
Name: Hayley
Date: 02 July 2006
Comments: I'm 13 and really want to join a karate club but I'm not sure if I can...on your site it says that you teach 5 to 12 year olds so what class would I have to join?
Name: Gav Creber
Date: 04 May 2006
Comments: On hols till 14th May, go easy on me when I return! Catch you all later. Gav.
Name: Louis
Date: 06 April 2006
Comments: I had a look through the pictures from last weeks JKF Wado-kai student visit, and I must say I do look good!
Name: Gary Needham
Date: 11 March 2006
Comments: Hi Corin, New web site looks great and I am glad to see clubs are going from strength to strength. We are also looking forward to training with the JKF the night after you, so we will have to hook up after to compare notes. As mentioned Walton web site now updated to include excellent Wado kata downloads which I hope can be of benefit to both clubs.
Name: Igor
Date: 19 February 2006
Comments: I’m well impressed with the new Webpage! It was worth waiting for!
Name: Changa
Date: 22 Jan 2006
Comments: Nice site.
Name: Jessica
Date: 18 Jan 2006
Comments: Well done to Shaun and Gavin for passing their 3rd kyu.
Name: Jessica
Date: 15 Jan 2006
Comments: I liked training with Corin Pegden last year and I am looking forward to training with him in 2006.
Name: Admin
Date: 10 Jan 2006
Comments: Well done to Shaun and Gavin for passing their 3rd Kyu's on Sunday. All the hard work has paid off guys, keep it up!!
Name: Glyn Curtis
Date: 04 Jan 2006
Comments: Hi everyone and Happy New Year Looking forward to training again....far too much drink and food over the festive period. I hope Gavin and Shaun were successful in their gradings before Xmas. Good Luck to you all in the New Year. Glyn.
Name: Pado
Date: 24 Nov 2005
Comments: I think this is a very good site and it made me want to start karate myself.
Name: Mercury
Date: 28 Oct 2005
Comments: Martial arts places are very hard to find. Luckily I found one near me in Aldershot, unfortunately the place is quite hard to find in the middle of army Barracks. I was very nervous going in and did not know what I find and I was expecting the trainers to be very intimidating. To my surprise they was not and very friendly. I'm looking forward for my first lesson on Tuesday.
Name: Gordon Fong
Date: 19 Oct 2005
Comments: There are some links to smallish movie files (for broadband users) on the www.wado.co.uk web site.
Name: Gav Creber
Date: 02 Oct 2005
Comments: Hi guys, sorry I've been AWOL for a while, moving house and now doing another month down in Cornwall for my sins. See you all beginning November. Gav Creber.
Name: Shaun Barrett
Date: 22 Sep 2005
Comments: Another excellent lesson tonight at the Haslemere club. Looking forward to training with Sensei Shiomitsu 8th Dan next Wednesday. I have made some changes to the Guest Book to try and minimise spam entries. In future if anyone tries to add hyperlinks like http://www.surreykarate.co.uk, they should no longer be clickable links. If anyone wishes to add a URL links, please email info@surreykarate.co.uk and we will access if they are viable links we wish to associate with this site. Thanks for everyone's input. Rgds, Shaun.
Name: Mike Andersen
Date: 15 Sep 2005
Comments: You have a good site. UofU WadoRyu Karate. http://www.utah.edu
Name: Terry
Date: 08 Sep 2005
Comments: Searched and Surfed your page great work.
Name: Amber
Date: 06 Sep 2005
Comments: I think the websites gr8! A real help. It makes it seem like a friendly community and a place Id like to know. Its good to know you praise students-student of the week. And I like all the information and time that has been dedicated to the website. thanks amber.
Name: Kolora
Date: 06 Sep 2005
Comments: I have been recommending the site to some of the people I have met through work.
Name: Rosty
Date: 29 Aug 2005
Comments: Awesome site
Name: Gordon
Date: 17 Aug 2005
Comments: I have created a new Wado web page for the forthcoming international championships. http://www.wado.co.uk
Name: Admin
Date: 08 Aug 2005
Comments: Thanks "Rev" Louis!!! You been on the sauce again?!! See you Weds.
Name: Rev. Nyman
Date: 08 Aug 2005
Comments: I bless you and your Karate.
Name: Dave Bell
Date: 03 Aug 2005
Comments: Huge congratulations to Phil for passing his 1st Dan, well done mate well deserved.
Name: SEAN
Date: 26 Jul 2005
Comments: good stuff.
Name: Alejandro Galen
Date: 14 Jul 2005
Comments: Very nice site. Will sure visit again.
Name: Paul Hobson
Date: 15 Jun 2005
Comments: Enjoyed your site very much. Both the web and the clubs look like well run traditional karate schools to be enjoyed by all who use them.
Name: Gary Needham
Date: 13 Apr 2005
Comments: Hi Corin, Hope you and Monty are doing OK. Site looks great and your people are a credit to you. Got an email from Martin the other day from NZ where he is training with Robbie and doing well by the sounds of it in some Kumite comps out there. Say hello to Monty for me and speak soon. Gary Needham.
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