Sensei David Bullock
(2nd Dan) JKA/KUGB) Assistant Instructor
Sensei Bullock is the longest standing member, joining back in 1981 under Sensei's Tony Kiff and Kevin O'Neill. David's Competition Career Started at a local level from 1984.
Dave was also part of the Team that where the first club in Wales to win the Welsh Team Kumite Titles 3 years in a row. 1986/87/88, he was then selected as a member of the Welsh Squad in 1988. "Its been fantastic how much the club has achieved, and great to have been part of its History. I would say it was a Journey I now value. Being much smaller the possibility and danger of being knocked out was always there!!. And now part of the Bargoed coaching team, its now great to see children coming through with the character building aspect of Karate training".
Career Highlights:-
1987 Kyu Grade Kata Champion
From 1886 8 Welsh Team Finals in a row
5 Welsh Team kunite champions
3 Welsh Team Kata 3rd places
1990 Welsh Team All styles Kumite Champions
(2nd Dan)
Assistant Instructor
Amanda joined the club in 2000, coming from an all style background she gained her first Dan in 2004,and went on to gain her judges and assistant referee certificate in 2005. Amanda has been an assistant Instructor at the club since 2003. In 2008 she gained her 2nd Dan, she was also placed 3rd in the ladies Kumite at the Welsh regional Championships this year. Amanda's aim is to coach and instruct all new students to the highest of Standards.
Bronze Medallist 2008
Sensei Paul Preece
(1st Dan)
Assistant Instructor
Sensei Clive Morris
(1st Dan)
Assistant Instructor
Clive joined Bargoed SKC in 2002, in 2005 cClive came 3rd in the Kyu Grade Championships In North Wales.
In 2006 Clive Passed his 1st Dan in Bath
Clive was part of the Bargoed Team to win the Welsh Championship in 2007.
Clive who has also been part of the Welsh Squad, Qualified as a judge in 2008