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 […]
Squad Report The two Squad sessions leading up to the English Karate Federation Championships at Sheffield 20th and 21st April were well attended. With 28 athletes and the new coaching team in place this was the largest Squad we had taken away for a long time. We were ready to compete. All our athletes performed […]
WKU’s Chris Summers reports great results form the six members of Yokai who competed at the Elkai Karate Championships in London 23 March 2013. Nicole Summers –gold kumite Aiden Summers –gold kumite Sophie Ward –silver kumite Brad Summers –silver kumite Chloe Summers –bronze kumite Lewis Ward –silver kata Team kata – silver – Sophie Ward, […]
The next WKU Squad selection is on Sunday 7th April 2013 at the Bristol Dojo, School Road, Totterdown, BS4 3BB . The day will be divided into three sections: 9.30am – 11.30am WKU Squad Kumite Training Session 11.30am – 1.30pm WKU’s Ivor Thomas will be taking Referees and Table Officials Course 12.30pm – 2.00pm WKU […]
On Sunday 27th January the first in a series of courses was held at Tickenham Village Hall for 1st Kyu and Dan grades who are working to progress to their next level at the summer grading. The course was well supported by members from Portishead, Yeovil, Clevedon and Esporta, with 28 members in attendance. Chris […]
The next Referee and Table Officials Course is on the 7th April 2013 at the Bristol Dojo. Starting at 11.30am prompt. The cost of the course will be £3.00 which will go towards funding the WKU Squad. It’s a great chance to learn the skills or brush up your existing expertise. The course will be […]
WKU travelled to Gloucester this weekend to attend the 2013 KSE Championships. Congratulations to the WKU Kata Squad who competed at the event. Results: (pictured above) James Govin-Summers, from Oldmixon & Uphill Karate Club, 1st senior male, Chelsie Ware, from Clevedon Karate Club, 2nd senior female and Gemma Cross, from Oldmixon & Uphill Karate Club, […]
