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Paul Fitzharris - 1st Dan KUGB instructor Feb. 2004 Nov. 2004 . Jun. 2006 Mar. 2007 - started karate at age 31 - Scottish junior grade - kata & kumite champion - achieved black belt - passed instructor qualification Paul, who lives in greenock, joined the club as a beginner in February 2004. Having trained for less than a year he made quite an impact, as a green belt, in his first competition by winning both the kata and kumite junior grade titles in the KUGB Scottish Regional Championships. Why I started training in Karate! I was always interested in karate but never had the opportunity to start training. When a club leaflet came through my door it was just the push I needed to make a commitment from which I have never looked back. The benefits for me! Apart from the obvious physical benefits I have more confidence and am better able to deal with any given situation. The process of self assessment and development encouraged in the dojo transfers to every day life, giving clearer focus and making me generally more relaxed.

My thoughts on the club and it's members! At Gourock we are taught by example to train hard with an awareness of how to constantly improve and develop our ability. The classes are disciplned with good etiquette providing an ideal training and learning environment. What I would say to anyone interested! The KUGB syllabus encourages you to learn quickly and before long you are practising complex techniques and combinations. I remember being taught my first block as the black belts were given a combination involving 7 or 8 techniques, in Japanese, which they performed with confidence. These, once elusive, combinations became 2nd nature to me as I progressed through the grades. Everyone learns at their own pace as karate is a unique experience for each individual. "It's always a good time to join!"

phone 01475-784090

email Instructor David Gillies

mobile 07935 265 659

Gourock Karate Club
St. Bartholomew's Hall - Binnie Lane (off King St.) Gourock

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