Yamaguchi Goju Kai Invitational 2009 (Kumite) PDF Print E-mail

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Eleven of the Association’s kumite squad battled this weekend in a competition dedicated to fighting. With some of the youngest members of the England Karate Kan squad competing, the competition proved to be a good learning experience for those who attended.

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Brown Belt Course PDF Print E-mail

EKK LogoEngland Karate Kan (Association) held the first of two brown belt courses this weekend designed to provide specialist training and grading preparation for the Association’s 3rd to 1st kyus.  Around 30 brown belts attending, the course proved to be a success. With the next brown belt grading scheduled for July, many were in attendance to work on their techniques and develop their knowledge.

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English Open Karate Championships 2009 PDF Print E-mail

 


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Sunday 17th May 2009:

England Karate Kan hosted the first ever English Open Karate Championships on 17th May, which saw 500 entries of the 385 competitors from over 30 Associations battling on the mats to gain the first ever EOKC Titles. EKK were overwhelmed by the support of the Associations present, and a packed venue reflected the popularity of the event.

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Grass Roots Grant PDF Print E-mail

Thames Community FoundationEngland Karate Kan’s Competition Squad has been successful in securing a Grass Roots grant from Thames Community Foundation for £5,000 over the next three years.

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Sunday 26th April PDF Print E-mail

EKK LogoAlthough Sensei Enzo was prepared for a quiet grading, over sixty England Karate Kan students attended the Association’s April grading. Sensei Enzo was impressed with the standard of the grading and the commitment of the students from various branches of the Association.

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Association Grading PDF Print E-mail

EKK LogoMany England Karate Kan (Association) students undertook difficult gradings this weekend to secure their next belts. Facing a strict panel, the junior students did especially well to maintain focus and concentration throughout the grading.

The grading began with a revision course provided by Sensei’s Howard, Paul, Dan, Michael and Claire. Allowing time to refine techniques as well as stretch and warm up, the students present benefitted from the help and advice of the higher grades.

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Sponsorship PDF Print E-mail

BAE SystemsThe England Karate Kan (Association) Squad and coaches are grateful to BAE SYSTEMS for their kind annual sponsorship. The squad has recently received another £250 installment to help with costs of major tournaments for the next karate year.

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AMA Southern Karate Championships PDF Print E-mail

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With many squad members resting ahead of England Karate Kan’s English Open Karate Championships this weekend, a small squad attended AMA’s Southern Karate Championships. The high standard of the event provided valuable competition experience for the younger members of EKK’s selected squad.

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WKU Invitational Championships PDF Print E-mail

WKU LogoSunday 3rd May 2009:
Fifteen junior members of the England Karate Kan squad competed in Western Karate Union’s Invitational event on May 3rd. Sensei Enzo was impressed with the standard of the competition and was pleased that the junior squad members would benefit from the competition experience.

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Site Updates

3rd June 2009:
Brown Belt Courses and Grading details added.
Twitter Widget Trial added.
12th June 2009:
EOKC Kata & Kumite Results Added.
Instructor, Black Belt and Squad Pages updated.
16th June 2009:
Brown Belt Course Article added.
Brown Belt Course Photos added.
30th June 2009:
News articles updated.
Photos added.

Competitions

Sun 12th Jul, 2009
Central England Wado Kai Championships
Location: Wolverhampton
 
Sat 5th / Sun 6th Sep, 2009
British Championships
Location: Edinburgh
 
Sun 20th Sep, 2009
UK Open Karate Championships
Location: Dudley

Association Courses

5th July 2009
2nd of 2 Brown Belt Courses
Loaction
: Coombe Girls (Time 10:00 to 12:00)
 
19th July 2009
7th of 7 Black Belt Courses
Loaction
: TBA
 

Association Gradings

Sun 19th July, 2009
Who:
Brown Belt And Below, Grading
Time:
TBA

Where:
Coombe Girls School, Clarence Avenue, New Malden (map)

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