sensei brennen has graded me for most and is an idol of mine the an has an auro and pulls 110% out of u!we have him once a month for trainin yeah he hurt bk but its hard to see that at al! beats jka by miles no offence
Sensei Poynton does my clubs gradings (Aberystwyth Uni) and has graded me from white belt to 1st Kyu. Is great to see him in action, his 'hajime' at the start gave me a flash back to my gradings. I've been fortunate enough to attend several sessions with Sensei Brennan. When he walks in the hall, you know it !
I saw Steve Cattle fighting a green belt from my club (Cardiff SKC) in the British championships around 1978. Our fighter (Keith Bullen) may have been only a green belt at the time, but he was amazingly fast, and struck Steve in the face with a tremendous reverse roundhouse kick. He didn't get the point he deserved, and unfortunately inspired Steve Cattle to take him seriously! It didn't last long after that! Great fight, and both were great characters.
He does gradings in Lichfield and Tamworth amongst other areas so I'll try and catch him again soon. I agree with you, you know his reputation before you enter the dojo, but it's so cool to be there. Don't look at him directly in the eyes or you'll turn to ice
Brilliant!
KeeganBrooks 1 year ago
Liverpool karateka the best, ask anyone who knows their history! Ok Stevie Cattle was an adopted scouser .
KeeganBrooks 1 year ago
@KeeganBrooks I'm passionate about Karate and I live in the South... Damn you Red Triangle for being so far away.. ;)
PnutButter1986 2 weeks ago
sensei brennen has graded me for most and is an idol of mine the an has an auro and pulls 110% out of u!we have him once a month for trainin yeah he hurt bk but its hard to see that at al! beats jka by miles no offence
mechanix5 4 years ago
I'm happy to say that Frank is now back to teaching. His back may be a bit sore - but he still lets you know who's teaching the class!!
veritum 4 years ago
poor bob, he's got more hips than a spider now. and franks back is not doin to well either. dear me.
blackbeltste 4 years ago
Steve Cattle trained me in South Liverpool KC..(the best in Liverpool...proven at many tournaments).....R.I.P Steve
bestystrashed 4 years ago
Sensei Poynton does my clubs gradings (Aberystwyth Uni) and has graded me from white belt to 1st Kyu. Is great to see him in action, his 'hajime' at the start gave me a flash back to my gradings. I've been fortunate enough to attend several sessions with Sensei Brennan. When he walks in the hall, you know it !
dnm4 4 years ago
I saw Steve Cattle fighting a green belt from my club (Cardiff SKC) in the British championships around 1978. Our fighter (Keith Bullen) may have been only a green belt at the time, but he was amazingly fast, and struck Steve in the face with a tremendous reverse roundhouse kick. He didn't get the point he deserved, and unfortunately inspired Steve Cattle to take him seriously! It didn't last long after that! Great fight, and both were great characters.
schaf913 4 years ago
this is lovely to see. Steve was my first teacher of karate it is lovely to see him again he is sorely missed. Thank you very much for this post
domusical 4 years ago
Steve Cattle was awesome.
redmistpete 4 years ago
bob with hair. excellent.
blackbeltste 4 years ago
Sensei Poynton does our club gradings. Great to see him in action. I once graded for 5th kyu for with Sensei Brennan, he is such a presence
danthelovegod 4 years ago
Yeah, I trained with Mr Brennan for the first time this year - very demanding fella but very motivating too!
mooseven 4 years ago
He does gradings in Lichfield and Tamworth amongst other areas so I'll try and catch him again soon. I agree with you, you know his reputation before you enter the dojo, but it's so cool to be there. Don't look at him directly in the eyes or you'll turn to ice
danthelovegod 4 years ago
Crikey, now there's a classic lineup! Cattle, Brennan and Poynton - three very big names!
mooseven 4 years ago