There's always lots going on within Hung Sao Do, both with our own Seminars and events, and the achievements of our students in competitions. Keep up-to-date with the latest news and information in this section.
New School opening at Whitley Bay
A new class joins Hung Sao Do, at Whitley Bay, with Kathryn Burn as the Instructor. Details of the school can be found in the schools section.
West Denton School, Students of the Year
Congratulations to Sara Swan, Richard Hannat-Thompson (Joint Senior Winners) and Zak Mudie (Junior) for winning their club's Student of the Year for 2009. The three are pictured with other students and Mr Gary Scorer, their instructor.
The West Denton school opened in 2009 initially only for members of the Fire Service and their families, although now the club is established, all students are welcome. Contact Mr Scorer for more information.
Hung Sao Do Winter Seminar 2009
Congratulations to all our new Black Belts and Students of the Year.
For full details, take a look at the Annual Seminar 2009 page.
Hung Sao Do Student of the Year 2009
The Adult Student of the Year for 2009 is Miss Tracey Bivona, who also achieved her Black Belt 3rd Dan this year. Miss Bivona has worked extremely hard to achieve this distinction and is an inspiration to so many club members.
MIss Bivona receiving her award from Mr Giuseppe Bivona.
The Junior award went to Josiah Clark and has also worked incredibly hard to achieve his Black Belt this year. Josiah is a very talented martial artist who was unanimously commended by the judges for this award.
Josiah Clark receiving his award from the Hung Sao Do Founder.
Congratulations to both students.
Bob Gee Memorial Award 2009
This award is presented annually in the memory of Hung Sao Do's oldest Black Belt, Mr Robert Gee. It is awarded for outstanding effort, commitment or perserverence and this year was deservedly won by Miss Tracey Bivona. It was an emotional moment for all as Mr Stephen Blakey outlined the reasons for the award. Very well done to Miss Bivona who joins an illustrious list of former winners of this award.
Miss Bivona winner of the Bob Gee Memorial Award for 2009.
New Instructors & Technicians for 2010
A number of new instructors and technicians were presented on 29th November 2009. The technician award is for Senior members of Hung Sao Do, proficient in the technical side, and able to sit on the Black Belt judging panel.
From Left to Right. Mark Roff (Technician), Andrew Venus (Technician), Joanne Hulme (Instructor), Mr Nunzio Bivona, Dave Roberts (Instructor), Kathryn Burn (Instructor), Adam Roff (Instructor), Rid Kinkhabwala (Instructor) and Ryan Pearson (Instructor).
Congratulations to all.
Hung Sao Do Competition 2009
Congratulations to everyone who took part in this years fighting competition at Forest Hall.
For the full story and results, please go to the 2009 results page.
Red Dragon Equipment
This is now ran by Dave Roberts and Michael Hulme (New Hartley), and will be stocking all of the club's clothing with logos, as well as general equipment. For more information look here.
West Denton School
Please note that Hung Sao Do has opened a new school at West Denton Fire Station.
This is being ran by Mr Gary Scorer, but is open to Firefighters and their families only. Training is on Saturday mornings between 10:30 and 12:00.
Membership Renewals
Please note that membership and insurance renewals are due now. Please pay your instructor before the end of January. The cost of the combined membership/insurance has remained unchanged again, at:
£16 for Under 16s
£19 for Seniors (16 and over)
£65 for Instructors
2008 Chanbara Competition Images
The images from the Chanbara Competition that took place on Nov 30th 2008, are available on the Kodak Gallery Site.
Students of the Year 2008
At the November Black Belt presentation seminar, Max Lynn was awarded with the Hung Sao Do Student of the Year 2008.
Max is shown left with Mr Giuseppe Bivona.
The Hung Sao Do Junior Student of the year for 2008 was also announced, and was awarded to Christopher Jones.
Christopher is also seen alongside Mr Giuseppe Bivona.
Congratulations to both students.
[30th November 2008]
Robert Gee Memorial Trophy Winner, 2008
The Robert Gee memorial trophy, was awarded to Rid Kinkhabwala for his outstanding contribution and dedication to Hung Sao Do during 2008.
The trophy is awarded in the memory of Robert Gee, who died a couple of years ago, having achieved his Black Belt in his 80s! He proved that there is virtually nothing you cannot do with the right attitude and perserverance, and Rid is a worthy winner of the award.
New Instructors
Congratulations to the latest Hung Sao Do instructors, Shelley Watson, Alan Scott and Adam Senior (Junior Instructor), who are all pictured below receiving their certificates from Mr Bivona.
