2009
Auntie Fallon
Fallon became an Aunt when her brother, Shannan and his girlfriend Emma welcomed baby, Cody James Rayman, into the world on 18th October 9:03 pm weighing 9lbs 11 oz safe and well.
The England Karate ‘A’ Squad - Article prepared by Wayne Otto OBE England National Coach for the EKF magazine Konnichiwa
The formation of England’s Cadet & Junior ‘A’ Squad
Selecting
With the selection process over for the Cadet & Junior World Championships, a process which has taken over three months, we have filtered and narrowed down a multitude of athletes to produce a group of athletes that have now formed a stable core of group of fighters to nurture and develop. As with all selections, there will always be those that leave disappointed, and for the lucky ones, an opportunity to fulfil their dreams and goals and represent their country at a major championships. However, for those that made it to the final selections but, were unfortunate to get selected for the championships, their contribution can still be very valuable and as such their efforts should not go unnoticed or unrewarded.
The difference
As the national coach of Karate in England, one of my goals is to have a strong core and depth of fighters that I can pull from and thus ensure that we don’t just have quality fighters for a short period of time, but have a system that produces quality athletes for years to come. I believe in order to produce this, there has to be some kind of difference between those that attend open squad training to select, and those athletes that have proven themselves to be of an
exceptional ability.
Moving forward
In the future I see the open squads as a tool to introduce potential sport Karate athletes to the national squad. The open squads will have a selection process with which the best from these selections will be invited to train and select
in the newly formed England Karate 'A' Squad. If these individuals do not make the grade and fail to impress, they will be put back into the open squads until their abilities improve. Improvement for these individuals can be gained
via the regional Kumite classes, and additional training given by their instructors and advice from the National and assistant coaches.
On the Squad
For the athletes that have been selected for the newly formed England Karate 'A' Squad, their training will be of a much more specific nature with regards to fighting strategies and tactics, more Intense training sessions and from the athletes an increased level of commitment to training and the national squad. Athletes that make up the A squad will be subjected to a review of their position on the squad every 2 years. Considerations such as fitness, attendance, and results at domestic and international tournaments will all be reviewed and monitored. Training diaries will be reviewed on a regular basis and all aspects of the athletes training shall be noted in these diaries and be ready to be inspected at any moments notice. In addition, all athletes will have specific tasks and homework for them to perform and drills to work on, specifically to them.
Athletes who are current members of the England 'A' squad will be recognised by the Yellow jersey which must be worn by all members of the squad when attending any kind of EKF Squad training. Ideally each category within the
'A' squad should have a minimum of 2 persons in each category, but only a maximum of 4 person within each category. In future all athletes, selecting for major championships, will have to make the grade for the 'A' squad and thus from this only athletes who are members of this squad can represent their country at major championships such as the European and Worlds.
Athletes becoming of age and moving from the Cadet & Junior England 'A' squad will automatically progress to the Senior England 'A' squad. Once there, the athlete’s position will be reviewed at the 2 year period just as they would have experienced in the cadet and junior squad.
Life for athletes on the 'A' squad will be one of hard work, pressure, dedication, commitment and sacrifice, all of these things will be needed if we are to succeed. I know the proposal I have put forward is a structure that can work, athletes on the squad will get value for money, prestige amongst their peers and more importantly we all will have a stable structure that we can build and develop our future champions.
We have Martial Arts centres up and down the country that are sympathetic to our cause and are only too willing and able to help. We have an excellent group of athletes, all of which have the potential to become World and European Champions. In addition to all what I have mentioned I believe we have the best coaching staff, admin staff and dare I say it Governing Body (EKF) to make this a reality. To all athletes and everyone that is involved in this great sport, now is the time and it’s our time, either “Step Up or Step Out” the choice is yours. Let’s rise to the challenge and make it happen.
The KUMITE ‘A’ Squad
It is with pride and pleasure that the following have been selected to make up the current 2009 Cadet/Junior England Karate A squad:
FEMALE CADET 14 TO 15
1. FALLON RAYMAN -47KG
2. CHARLENE OAKS -47KG *
3. LAUREN CRAWFORD -47KG
4. JASMINE POMEROY -47KG
5. HEIDI JAY -54KG
6. KELLY HORSFALL -54KG
7. CHLOE COOPER -54KG
8. REBECCA CROLY +54KG
9. AMELIA HARVEY +54KG
FEMALE JUNIOR 16 TO 17
10. STEPH THORNDICK -53KG
11. PHILIPPA MORRIS -53KG
12. NATALIE CHARLTON -59KG*
13. KATE KARWACINSKI -59KG
14. HANNAH BAKER +59KG
15. WHITNEY ROSE +59KG*
FEMALES UNDER 21’S
16. CARLA BURKITT -53KG
17. NICOLE HALSALL -60KG*
18. REISHA HULL -60KG
19. RIO SMITH +60KG
MALE CADET 14 TO 15
20. JACOB KIERNAN -52KG
21. ROBERT CAMP -52KG
22. THOMAS HICKMAN -57KG
23. JEROME BROWN -57KG
24. HARLEY DEL-RIO -63KG
25. DAVID COOPE -70KG*
26. JAKE LANGLEY -70KG
27. ZACHARY SCOTT +70KG
MALE JUNIOR 16 TO 17
28. GARRICK EASTWOOD -55KG
29. RYAN JAY -55KG
30. JAY KIRTON -61KG
31. BENJAMINE COWARD -61KG
32. JORDAN THOMAS -68KG
33. STEPHEN KARWACINSKI -68KG
34. GAVIN BAILEY -68KG
35. ALEX SELL -76KG
36. MICHAEL BURKE -76KG
37. RYAN LAMBERT +76KG
38. JOSHUA GAGON +76KG
39. SAULE DEL-RIO +76KG
MALE UNDER 21’S
40. PERRY DEE -68KG
41. ROSS MATHIEU -68KG
42. GARETH HAINS -78KG
43. LEE HEATH -78KG
44. STEVEN HEATH -78KG
45. CHEYNE PHILLIPS +78KG
46. MICHAEL CAMPBELL +78KG
The KATA ‘A’ Squad
FEMALE CADET 14 – 15
47. REBECCA BIRCH - KATA
48. NURJEHAN SHAIKH - KATA
49. AIMEE SELL - KATA
FEMALE JUNIOR 16 – 17
50. EMMA LUCRAFT - KATA
51. RACHEL NEWEY - KATA
MALE CADET 14 – 15
52. JACK NEWEY - KATA
53. MITCHELL ROBERTS - KATA
54. DOMINIQUE WYNESS - KATA
55. CHRIS KARWACINSKI - KATA
MALE JUNIOR 16 – 17
56. ALEX GARDNER - KATA
57. JACK DIXON - KATA
( * Subject to fitness test )
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Fallon's Competition Results 2009
July 5th, Meopham, Kent
Meopham Open Kumite - BRONZE
June 26th, Clacton, Essex
Ticky Donovan Annual Summer Course - STUDENT OF THE WEEK
June 25th, Clacton, Essex
Ticky Donovan Annual Summer Course Kumite - GOLD
June 23rd, Clacton, Essex
Ticky Donovan Annual Summer Course Fun Run - GOLD
June 14th, Somerset
BWK-Hazlegrove Traditional Kata Competition Kata - SILVER
May 17th, Tolworth
EKK Kumite - GOLD
May 10th, Reading
AMA Southern Regional's Kumite - GOLD
April 19th, West Midlands
EKF Midlands Regional Kumite - BRONZE
EKF Midlands Regional Kumite - SILVER
March 22nd, Sheffield
EKF National Kumite - SILVER
March 21st, Sheffield
EKF National Kumite - GOLD
March 15th, Horsham, Sussex
British Wadokai Karate-do Federation Team Kata - BRONZE
British Wadokai Karate-do Federation Junior Pairs Kata - GOLD
British Wadokai Karate-do Federation Individual Kata - GOLD
February 28th, Ponds Forge, Sheffield
AMA International Kumite - open weight - BRONZE
AMA International Kumite - under 40 kgs - GOLD
January 18th, Cheslyn Hay
English Wado Federation Invitational Team Kata - GOLD
English Wado Federation Invitational Pairs Kata - SILVER
English Wado Federation Invitational Individual Kata - GOLD
FIT2FITE™
Sensei Greg Francis 5th Dan is a former British Karate International with over thirty years experience and the mastermind behind FIT2FITE™. He is currently the Assistant National Coach for the English Karate Federation. Karatesite fully endorses and recommends FIT2FITE™.
Greg has devised his own martial arts based aerobic workout around practised fighting techniques merged with aerobic movement. It is intense but easy to follow and the music that it is set around is designed to lift, energise and relax at exactly the right beat to maximise both workout potential and enjoyment.
FIT2FITE™ is used to train the EKF National Karate Squad.
Greg writes:
FIT2FITE™ is a harmonious marriage of martial art techniques rhythmically synchronised to the finest uplifting dance music to create an energy charged aerobic experience.
FIT2FITE™’s blend of fluid combinations, dynamic techniques and progressive muscular strength and endurance component, embraces the fundamentals of physical and mental fitness as well as building strength, stamina and suppleness. The emphasis on technique, tension and intensity transforms fat to muscle, improves co-ordination and balance, develops core strength and increases cardiovascular fitness. These benefits are visually evident after a short period of regular attendance and committed, focused application.
FIT2FITE™ sessions can be experienced at the following location and times:
Barking Abbey School (Dance studio)
Sandringham Road
Barking
Essex
IG11 9AG
Classes: Mondays - 19:30 to 21:30 (pm) & Saturdays - 09:15 to 10:45 (am)
£5:00 per class
For further details please contact Greg on -
Tel: 020 8491 5219
Mob: 07957 650634
Email: info@fit2fite.com
Website: www.fit2fite.com
Greg is the Assistant National Kumite Coach and he also runs a Kumite class for Karateka only.
Barking Abbey School (Dance studio)
Sandringham Road
Barking
Essex
IG11 9AG
Thursdays 7.30pm – 9pm
£5:00 - Participants must hold a valid Karate licence and must wear a white Gi, 2nd Kyu and above only. Athletes only. Parents, instructors and coaches are not permitted to attend this session.
Please email Greg before attending as places are limited and regulations may be in place.
For further details please contact Greg on -
Mob: 07957 650634
Email: info@fit2fite.com
Website: www.fit2fite.com
Kumite Training Invitation
Following her performance at the EKF English National Championships held at Ponds Forge, Sheffield, on 21-22 March 2009 Fallon has been chosen by EKF National Coach, Wayne Otto OBE to attend a closed squad Kumite training session. The main focus of the session is the 1st pre stage preparation for the Cadet and Junior World Championships.
Fallon Rayman - 1st Dan
Fallon did exceptionally well in her written exam with a score of 98.5%. This is largely down to the fact that she is home tutored and we are able to suit her studies to her abilities. Having a photographic memory also helps! Her practical exam scored 89.5% earning her a Senior Pass.
English Karate Federation National Championships
14-15 yrs, -47 kgs - SILVER
English Karate Federation National Championships
Girls, 12-13 yrs, -45 kgs - GOLD
Fallon was on top form and stormed her way to a very impressive and comfortable win in Sheffield.
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British Wadokai Karate-do Federation Open Traditional Kata Competition.
Girls Individual Kata, 13-15 yrs, 3rd Kyu and above - GOLD
Junior Pairs Kata - GOLD
Junior Team Kata - BRONZE
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AMA International Karate Championships
Girls Kumite, 13-15 yrs, -40 kgs - GOLD
Girls Kumite, 13-15 yrs, Open - BRONZE
The AMA held their International Championships at Ponds Forge, Sheffield over the weekend of the 28th February and the 1st of March.
Fallon competed in two Kumite events. The under 40kgs and the open weight.
22 countries competed over the weekend and the standard was as high as ever. Fallon was very unlucky in that both her categories were called simultaneously. Fallon had a total of nine fights in all and the last five were back to back swapping between tatami with the minutes rest period being used to switch colours.
Fallon trains with the help of FIT2FITE™ which is a martial arts based work out devised by Sensei Greg Francis 5th Dan who is a former British Karate International with over thirty years experience. He is currently the Assistant National Coach for the English Karate Federation.
Greg has FIT2FITE™ around practised fighting techniques merged with aerobic movement. It is intense but easy to follow and the music that it is set around is designed to lift, energise and relax at exactly the right beat to maximise both workout potential and enjoyment.
FIT2FITE™ is used to train the EKF National Karate Squad.
Greg writes:
FIT2FITE™ is a harmonious marriage of martial art techniques rhythmically synchronised to the finest uplifting dance music to create an energy charged aerobic experience.
FIT2FITE™’s blend of fluid combinations, dynamic techniques and progressive muscular strength and endurance component, embraces the fundamentals of physical and mental fitness as well as building strength, stamina and suppleness. The emphasis on technique, tension and intensity transforms fat to muscle, improves co-ordination and balance, develops core strength and increases cardiovascular fitness. These benefits are visually evident after a short period of regular attendance and committed, focused application.
The English Wado Federation Invitational Traditional Wado Championships
Individual Kata, 13-15 yrs, Mixed - GOLD
Junior Pairs Kata - SILVER
Junior Team Kata - GOLD
