Students - Ticky's Summer Course 2008

Ticky Donovan will be hosting his annual Open Summer Course at the Seawick Holiday Village, St. Osyth Beach, near Clacton on Sea, Essex from the 21st June to 28th June 2008.

Ticky Donovan OBE 8th Dan is the founder and Chief Instructor of Ishinryu Karate. He is also an appointed delegate on the interim Board of the English Karate Federation (National Governing Body of Karate)

3 times British Champion
British, European and World Team Champion
British Team Manager / Coach – World Champions Taipei 1982, Holland 1984, Australia 1986,
Cairo 1988, Mexico 1990

Ticky is the current England National Squad Director and is renowned as the 'Worlds Most Successful Coach'. Often heard to say "make it happen".

Ticky holds an annual summer intensive training course in St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea during the third week of June. This course gives any Karate-ka from any style of Karate the chance to train solidly for 6 days with some of the best Instructors in the World.

Instructors this year will be -

Course Details

  • Arrival
    Arrive at Seawick Holiday Village on Saturday 21st June 2008 - meeting will be held on the green at 19:00 hrs. Training will commence on the Sunday at 07:30 hrs.
  • Training
    The weeks training will consist of basic Katas, Combinations, Fighting Techniques and special Competition Techniques. Please bring track suit and trainers.
  • Gradings
    Grading for all grades up to and including 1st Dan, 2nd Dan, 3rd Dan, 4th Dan at the end of the course (Ishinryu Karate-ka). Additional fee will be charged for Dan gradings.
  • The Marathon
    Summer Course Fun Run!
  • Disco
    As well as nightly entertainment there is the popular mid week disco and fancy dress. There is also a 'last night' disco and awards presentation.
  • Competitions
    There will be Individual Tournaments for seniors and juniors in both Kumite and Kata.
  • Diplomas
    Each student receives a Diploma on the completion of the course.
  • Final Bow
    On the Friday evening everybody will assemble on the green for the Final Bow where Sensei Donovan presents the Instructors and Students of the Week Awards and the Competitor of the Week Award.
  • Fees
    Seniors £90 and Juniors (under 15) £85 - fees as listed until 31st May after that date the cost will be Seniors £95 and Juniors £90. Cheques are payable to Mr D Donovan (no refunds). Family rates available please telephone 020 8532 1990. Please post entries to PO Box 56, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1DT.

Accommodation
Seawick Holiday Village is a chalet and caravan park situated 500 yards from the sea at St. Osyth Beach, whose facilities include heated fun pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, etc, nightly parties, sports field, bar and restaurant.

  • Chalets
    Harvest View - Semi detached 4 berth Chalet, 2 bedrooms, shower, toilet, fridge, full cooker, microwave and colour TV - price £190
  • Caravans
    Sea Royal - 6 berth Caravan. 2 bedrooms, shower, separate toilet, full cooker, fridge and colour TV - price £215
    Sea Crown - 8 berth Caravan. 3 bedrooms, shower, toilet, full cooker, fridge and colour TV - price £245
    Fountain View - 6 berth Caravan. 3 bedrooms (one with bunks), shower, toilet, full cooker, microwave, fridge and colour TV - price £245

Meals - There will be a set breakfast and evening meal available in the restaurant.

Fuel and linen is included in the price with a £5 refundable deposit. All prices are inclusive of VAT at 17.5%

For further information about Seawick Holiday Village please telephone 01255 820416

If the above accommodation is full please apply to nearby park
Tower Holiday Park, Tower Caravan Park, Jaywick, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 2LF or telephone 01255 820372

Ticky's videos will be on sale at a special course price of only £15 each.

All styles of Karate are welcome to attend the course but it is advisable to book early to avoid disappointment and mention that you are on the Karate Course.

All enquiries to Ticky Donovan.

Telephone: 020 8532 1990
email: ticky.donovan@btinternet.com

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