WKU Chief Instructor, Alan Flook, reports on a successful weekend in Jersey: I went to Jersey for the weekend of 27th July, Ryan and Steve invited me over to help conduct their first Dan Grading. We met at 10:00 o’clock on the Saturday morning for a two hour training session. Paul James took the main […]
Pictures from the WKU Bristol Summer Course and Dan Grading, July 2013
WKU championship winners demonstrate the power of perfect timing – click here to watch this clip featuring some of Western Karate Union’s top athletes.
Clip courtesy of AV Dokumenta
SALE!! Plain red jackets – as worn by WKU karate squad and club members. Were originally £25.00 but due to slight damage, we reduced them to £18.50 each. To clear stock we are offering themt at a bargain rate of £15.00 each. For a small additional fee of £3.50 the backs can be printed. To […]
The 2013 Bristol Summer Course held on Saturday 6th July, was a fine, hot, sunny day. Everyone who attended worked hard in spite of the soaring temperatures. WKU’s senior instructors delivered excellent techniques and tips throughout the day. Congratulations to kyu grades who advanced their grades during the course. Sunday 7th July saw the Dan […]
WEEKEND TRAINING COURSE Or 1 Day Training Join us on a weekend training course and grading being held on Saturday & Sunday 24th & 25th August, Homestead Lake Park, Weeley. Click here to download course details, Registration Form and Parental Consent Form. Course Instructor Les Birkin, 7th Dan and other Black Belts. The course will […]
It is advisable that all 1st Kyu and Dan grades aged 18+ who are taking Dan gradings attend WKU tournaments as helpers before they take their grading. Their licence will be stamped to record this as part of the grading. It is important to WKU that all our Dan grades participate as helpers at WKU […]
Western Karate Union clubs achieved medal-winning success at the Invitational Competition held on May 05 2013 at Hutton moor, Weston-super-Mare. Congratulations to all the competitors. Here’s the breakdown: Bristol Karate Club – 8 Gold, 7 Silver and 14 Bronze Oldmixon & Uphill Karate – 5 Gold, 1 Silver and 5 Bronze Shinwa Karate Kai – […]
This report from Ivor Thomas, WKU Chief Referee: I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your outstanding work on the Tatamis at this competition. With something close to 750 entrants it is a sign of the high standard of refereeing that there were no major issues from coaches. Finishing time […]
