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.

England 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.

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.

England 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.

Although 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.