Sensei Tony Gray was awarded his 5th Dan at the Barking Karate-Do Federation Karate club Christmas disco on December 2008 Sensei Gray was awarded the grade for his many years of dedication to the art by Sensei Carl Lindley 5th Dan who is currently the President of the English Karate Federation & signed by the Senior K.D.F Instructor, Also sighned by Ishinryus Chief Instructor Sensei Ticky Donovan O.B.E. 8th Dan, Tony's coach whilst he was a member of the National Team. The evening was also attended by Many times National Kata champion John Mottram 4th Dan & Sensei Greg Francis 5th Dan the assistant National Coach

Tony said it was a very nice end to the year and I am very honoured to receive this award.

pictured above Sensei Tony and a few students from the  Barking \ Upminster dojos with Student of the year 2008 Leigh Sanders 1st Dan & the E.K.F. President Carl Lindley 5th Dan.