Sensei Georges' Birthday Celebration Event

Sochin Karate Club invite all Shotokan Connect members to a Karate Festival celebrating the 80th birthday of Sensei Georges Dussart in Canterbury on Saturday, 7 November.

Sensei Georges, 6th Dan, a senior member of Shotokan Connect, is the Chief Instructor of Sochin Karate Club, Canterbury and has been a Karateka for five decades.

Two martial arts sessions will be staged. Sensei John Parnell will deliver a session on traditional Shotokan Karate which will be followed by Sensei Sam Birch giving a hands-on session using Bo fighting staves.

Following that there will be a reception with food and refreshments, which will be followed by (optional) drinks in a local public house. Attendees can opt to just attend the reception by purchasing a sandwich platter.

Key details:

Date: Saturday, 7 November
Venue: EKC Canterbury College, New Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3AJ
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Timetable:

• 2pm to 3.20pm: Shotokan Karate – Sensei John Parnell, 7th Dan
• 3.40pm to 5pm: Bo fighting staves – Sensei Sam Birch, 6th Dan
• 5pm: Reception in college refectory – refreshments – birthday toast to Georges
• 7pm: Move on to a local public house for drinks (optional) just a five minute walk away

Tickets:

To help Sochin Karate Club cover some of the costs of the event tickets are priced at:

• £19 for the double martial arts sessions (plus Eventbrite’s small handling fee)
• £2.50 for a sandwich platter, tea and coffee (plus Eventbrite’s small handling fee)

Accommodation:

Premier Inn is a three minute walk from Canterbury College: https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/kent/canterbury/canterbury-city-centre.html