October Newsletter 🍂🥋
Welcome to our October Newsletter
As we move into a busy and exciting autumn season, we would like to thank all of our members and families for their continued support and commitment. We have some important updates regarding our new booking system, exciting upcoming events, competition success stories, and plenty to celebrate across the club.
New App Launch – Club Link
From Thursday 1st October, all members should begin using our brand-new app, Club Link.
Please continue using your current dojo login system until 30th September. From 1st October onwards, all class bookings, memberships and club communications will be managed through Club Link.
As part of this transition, our payment structure is moving to a monthly membership model, although Pay As You Go will still be available in classes where spaces remain.
Emails have now been sent with full details regarding:
Monthly membership pricing & Pay as you go option
Instructions for logging into Club Link
How to manage your bookings through the new system
If you have not received your email, our Instructors will have printed posters with QR Codes to set up ClubLink and will be able to help you from Tuesday 29th September onward. Alternatively, you can email info@redtigerkarateclub.co.uk.
Thank you for your patience during this transition period. As with any new system, we are experiencing a few initial teething issues, including some member information, such as grades and details, not transferring correctly. Please be assured that we are working hard to resolve these issues as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, all instructors will continue to have access to emergency contact information through the existing app, which will remain operational for Senseis until all data has been successfully migrated to Club Link. We appreciate your understanding and support while we complete this process.
Upcoming Events
Autumn Course with Matt Price Sensei 7th Dan
We are delighted to welcome Matt Price Sensei 7th Dan for our Autumn Course.
Date: Saturday 17th October
Session Times
10:00am – 11:30am
9th Kyu (Orange Belts) to 2nd Kyu (Brown Belts)
12:00pm – 2:00pm
1st Kyu and Black Belts
🎟️ Tickets are available now - email to book your place info@redtigerkarateclub.co.uk
Training costs £12 for Individuals or £10 each for 2 or more in the same household
Following the course, we will hold our final Black Belt Grading of the year.
Family members, supporters from your dojos and spectators are very welcome throughout the day, and we would love to see plenty of support for all grading candidates.
Kyu Grading
Our next North Manchester & Lancashire Club Kyu Grading will take place at Kearsley Academy on:
Sunday 25th October
Good luck to everyone preparing to grade. Keep training hard and make the most of the weeks ahead.
The next South Manchester and Cheshire Kyu Grading will take place in November.
Looking Ahead to November
November is shaping up to be one of the most exciting months of the year, with two major events taking place.
RTK Club Championships
🏆 Saturday 14th November
Our annual Club Championships will once again provide students of all ages and grades with the opportunity to test themselves in a competitive environment and showcase the skills they have been developing throughout the year.
More information will be released shortly.
The Return of Shinji Nagaki Sensei
We are thrilled to announce the return of WKF Kumite Champion Shinji Nagaki Sensei on:
5th November
6th November
7th November
Tickets to train with Shinji Nagaki Sensei will be available very soon.
We remain committed to bringing our members world-class tuition and the very best training opportunities right here in Manchester, and we are incredibly excited to welcome another elite international coach to our club.
Summer Photo Competition Winners
A huge congratulations to our Summer Photo Competition winners:
📸 3rd Place: Georgia R
📸 2nd Place: Abi Y
📸 Champions: The Egerton Brothers
Thank you to everyone who entered. The standard of entries was absolutely fantastic, and choosing the winners was incredibly difficult. We loved seeing your creativity and karate spirit shine through every photograph.
Summer Attendance Challenge
👏 Congratulations to Harry V from Swinton Dojo, who trained in an incredible 33 classes over the summer to win our Attendance Trophy.
Harry has quite simply transformed into a karate machine. His dedication, consistency and commitment have been outstanding.
What a star! ⭐
A special mention also goes to Stuart C, who was only just behind Harry with an amazing 32 classes.
Outstanding commitment from both students. Well done!
Competition Success
Our squad recently enjoyed excellent success at the 41st UK International Karate Open Championship.
Congratulations to all squad members who represented the club with pride and determination.
🥉 Bronze Medals
Ben M
Thomas Q
Joe Rutter
🥈 Silver Medal
Nate Williams
Your hard work, discipline and dedication are paying off. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and look forward to seeing what comes next. Thank you to Sam Sensei for giving up his time on the day and to Julie for organising us as usual. It is much appreciated.
Jaime Pratley Sensei also won two bronze medals at the British Karate Federation International Open. His first was for under 21’s Individual Kata and the second was Senior Male Kata. Another extraordinary achievement for Jaime Sensei who works so hard and deserves the world! Always proud of you!
Final Thoughts
As we enter the final few months of the year, there is so much to look forward to. From gradings and courses to championships and international coaching opportunities to Student of the Year Awards, the club is thriving thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of our students, instructors and families.
Keep training hard, support one another, and let's make this an unforgettable autumn.
Osu!
The RTK Team 🥋🍂