SEVEN students from the Shotokan Karate Ryu (SKR) gathered at the St John's Dojo in Stansted Mountfitchet to attempt their black belt 1st dan and one student to attempt his 2nd dan.The grading panel was chaired by Sensei Dave Sharkey (8th Dan), one of the most senior karate-ka in Europe, chief instructor of the English Karate Organisation (EKO) and chairman of the European Karate Organisation Governing Body (EKOGB).Jacqui Mauroo, Sylvia Raynor, Fiona Smink, Luc Smink, Isabel Smink, Jessica Utton...
