On Saturday 18 January, 10 BMAC members travelled to Goole in Yorkshire to train with Derwent Self Defence Club. 

DSDC was founded in 2024 by Emma Rose, who trained with BMAC for 10 years before moving south in 2022. The day included the first grading for the club, a class taken by Hugh and a second dan grading for Emma.  

It was a fantastic day with lots of high energy practise, new skills learned and great demonstrations from everyone in their gradings, followed up with a delicious meal at night.

With a successful first visit to DSDC in the books, we're already looking forward to the next one.

On Saturday 23 November, the club held a special event to celebrate two very special grades. Eric Walton graded for his 5th Dan black belt and Hugh Russell was awarded our pinnacle grade of 10th Dan.

Eric took the club for an intense hour of practise and then completed his throug grading that tested all of his skills.

Hugh then took the club through his history in martial arts which now stretches back 50 years. His demonstration showed just how much practice has evolved eover the years.

Congratulations to both Eric and Hugh on these richly deserved grades and for their dedication both BMAC and martial arts.

The next club gradings are scheduled

Tuesday 26 November - Adults
Thursday 28 November - Juniors
Tuesday 3 December - Juniors

Good luck to everyone grading.