I have had the pleasure of teaching at Ferndale for nearly two years now, and as you are probably aware, I had a full head of hair when I first started teaching there.

Teaching in Ferndale has been a challenge for me as an instructor, but I hope I have passed on some of my knowledge to the students who have stayed there through thick and thin, especially my seniors. Thank you, keep coming, you make my class!

For those who are unaware, I also share my class with Sensei Emma Robins, who teaches there on a Tuesday. Emma's a great instructor and hard as nails! She tends to teach with more finesse than myself. I tend to teach more rough and tumble. ( Sorry Graham and Eddie, who tend to take the brunt of my demo's!)

Recently things have taken a turn for the worse in the Arts Factory, and I found my class being cut from their budget, leaving us with no class on a Friday! We looked around Ferndale for a suitable venue, and finally found 'Our Lady of Penrhys' Church.

Our opening night was Friday 1st October 2004, and went well. We went out and about in Ferndale spreading the word with our flyers and posters, and Teresa needs a special mention after receiving a dog bite while posting a leaflet through a door. After a Tetanus and stitches we were back to it!

I am hoping this class will prosper, and all my students, new and old will support me in my new venue, and will remind students to train twice weekly. This is the only way they can develop themselves properly.

Tuesday    7 - 8:30 pm (Sensei Stuart Coates)

Friday's  -  7 - 8:30pm (Sensei Graham K. Jarvis)

at the

Our Lady of Penrhys Church, Ferndale

01443 432031 or 07761 858672

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