July 2026 Newsletter
🥋 Club News & Updates
We would like to wish the very best of luck to all students who have been invited to grade at the upcoming South Manchester Club Kyu Grading. Your hard work, dedication and commitment to training have earned you this opportunity, and we look forward to seeing you perform at your very best.
📅 Dates for Your Diary
South Manchester Club Kyu Grading
Saturday 4 July 2026
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Venue:
Stretford Sports Village – Talbot Centre
Great Stone Road
Manchester
M32 0XA
There is no seating at the venue - we recommend you bring
North Manchester & Lancashire Club Kyu Grading
Sunday 26 July 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Venue:
Kearsley Academy
Springfield Road
Bolton
BL4 8HY
⭐ Special Guest Instructor Visit
We are delighted to announce that Matt Price Sensei will be visiting our club on Monday 27 July 2026.
Selected students will be invited to train with him in Bolton between 7:00pm and 8:00pm.
Matt Price Sensei is a 7th Dan, former European Kata and Kumite Champion, National Squad Coach for JKS England, and is widely regarded as one of the most respected figures in English karate.
We have just a few spaces remaining, any students interested in attending should contact us by email:
📧 info@redtigerkarateclub.co.uk
Places are expected to be limited, so please register your interest as soon as possible.
🗓️ Club Calendar Update
All club events have now been added to the calendar through to the end of 2026, including:
Club Championships & Autumn and Winter Courses
Dan Grading/Kyu Gradings
Student of the Year Awards
Please keep an eye on the calendar and our club communications for further details as the events approach.
The Return of Shinji Nagaki Sensei
We are also delighted to confirm that Shinji Nagaki Sensei will be returning to visit us in early November. Flights are booked, dojo is booked and more information regarding classes and courses will be released very soon. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to train with a WKF Kumite Champion and Japanese Karate expert.
Students who booked and trained with Shinji Nagaki Sensei during his visit in March will be given first priority for booking this time.
🥇 International Gold for Jaime Sensei!
The best news of all is that Jaime Sensei has won his first-ever International Gold Medal!
Earlier this week, Jaime travelled to Poreč, Croatia, to take part in the Youth Training Camp and Youth Cup. Competing against some of the finest young karateka from across Europe, Jaime delivered an outstanding performance to win Gold in the Under-21 Male Kata division.
As a club, we are incredibly proud of Jaime Sensei and everything he has achieved. His success is the result of years of hard work, dedication and perseverance. Despite his achievements, he remains humble, eager to learn, and constantly challenges himself to improve.
Securing an international medal is a remarkable accomplishment, and we could not be happier to see him standing on top of the podium. He has represented both his country and our club with immense pride and has shown what is possible through commitment and determination.
It also looks as though he has had a fantastic experience alongside his EKNGB teammates and his Kata Coach, Kelly Horsfall.
A special congratulations must also go to Gary Sensei and Marie, who must be immensely proud of Jaime and all that he has achieved.
Jaime Sensei has done the entire club proud and continues to be an outstanding role model for all of our students.
Congratulations, Jaime Sensei – what an achievement! 🎉🥇
Train Hard. Stay Humble. Keep Improving.
☀️ Summer Challenges Coming Soon!
We are also excited to announce details of our Summer Photo Competition and our Summer Attendance Challenge.
Throughout the school holidays, students will have the chance to submit their favourite karate-themed summer photographs for the competition, with prizes to be won.
In addition, we will be offering a huge trophy to the student who attends the most lessons across the summer holidays. This is a fantastic opportunity to stay motivated, continue developing your karate skills, and challenge yourself to train consistently throughout the break. Remember, we offer a daytime training class every Wednesday with Chief Instructor Paul Wolstencroft Sensei and Rachael Wolstencroft Sensei in Tottington from 9.30-10.30am. Everyone is welcome during School Holidays.
Full details of both competitions, including rules, entry requirements and prize information, will be released next week, so keep an eye on our club communications.
🏆 Train hard, stay active, and see if you can become our Summer Champion! 🥋