Sensei Saeid Borgheian is an associate instructor providing private sessions and classes for the deaf.
Saeid has been practicing karate for 20 years, and holds the rank of 5th Dan in Shito Ryu. He is one of our tournament coaches and acts as an EKF and WKF referee in national and international tournaments.
We had a surprise visit to our karate school program at St. Mary’s School, Moss Side, Manchester by the minister of state for schools, Nick Gibb MP.
The minister spoke to the children about their karate and their different colour belts and asked them about their aspirations in karate.
The children were fantastic and trained really well. Sensei Steve told the minister the karate children were a credit to the school and went on to thank the school for providing us with the facilities and environment to succeed and achieve.
Welcome to the First Manchester Karate Championship. We are proud to be able to hold these competitions for all grades including lower grade abilities. The day is set to be a valuable experience for all children as well as lots of fun… We hope to see you all there!
Kata Rules
All 7th Kyu below permitted – Shio tsuki-Ju Nino-Kihon katas
All 6th, 5th, 4th Kyu permitted – Gekisai ichi + Ni, saifa, bassai dai seiunchin katas
All 3rd Kyu above permitted – Free choice of your style kata
Kumite Rules
All kumite matches 1.5 minutes
All kumite competitors must wear red or blue mitts
Shin/instep protectors are optional
All kumite competitors must wear a gum shield
No contact to the face, hand or feet for age 12 and under
Any categories above 13 years will be light skin touch contact with hand or feet
For further information, please contact Sensei Steve:
Hoshindo Karate Manchester
Phone: 07708 497 223
E-mail: info.
Goju-Ryu: The History and Fundamentals of Goju-Ryu Karate
A Book by Yamaguchi Gogen.
Highly recommended to all students, the book is by a true karate master, Yamaguchi “the cat” Gogen, founder of the Japanese Goju-Ryu, one of Japan’s largest and most successful karate organizations.
Paperback: 330 pages
Publisher: Rising Sun Productions; 1st edition (April 25, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0920129234
ISBN-13: 978-0920129234
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars
