Happy New Yearby Lindsay Powell-JonesDecember 28, 2023December 28, 2023 Thank you As the new year dawns and we resume our Karate practice, we wanted to takethe opportunity to say thank you: to our Technical Committee for their valued guidance and encouragementto our 5 th Dans for their unwavering commitment to club courses and club cultureto the Management Committee and administrative teams who look after us and keep striving for excellenceto all our members for their friendship, commitment, and dedication UK highlights Many highlights of 2023 come to mind.Notably:5th Dan award to Dr Andy Lightfoot, Essex KDS4th Dan award to Peter Travis, Essex KDSMore recently 3rd Dan was awarded toJames Barry, Herts KDSDaniel Stevenson Norwich KDSNeil Copper Norwich KDSThey are an inspiration to us all, and seeing so many of you achieving higher grades this year is a credit to you and your instructors. Summer School Summer school 2024 marks the 60 th anniversary of the KDS and promises to be a very special event.Follow us on social media to stay updated:KDSKarateGet in touch if you have any questions. Marketing team updates The marketing team has a pipeline of tasks to deliver in 2024 aimed at improving your experience as a KDS member for which we will need your help.Follow our social media pages for more information in due course:KDSKarateWe wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you all at courses and events throughout the year.