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Open National Adult Knockdown Training
Jan
28
11:00 am11:00

Open National Adult Knockdown Training

Adult Knockdown Training is open to all 18+ from all organisations and associations.

This is an open knockdown training session and an opportunity to develop and learn full-contact knockdown skills and techniques.

Coaches: Sensei Kenny Jarvis, and Sensei Mike Charsley

VENUE: CRAWLEY DOJO, HUT 25, TILGATE DRIVE, CRAWLEY, RH10 5PH

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Kata & Referee Course
Jan
13
2:00 pm14:00

Kata & Referee Course

The BKK are please to announce our First formal session of 2024 the Kagami Biraki on the 13th January at Milton Keynes. The day will continue with the Kata course held by Shihan Lyndsay and Sensei Anil along with a Kata Referee Course and optional exam with Shihan Janine Davies

We encourage all dojo operators to attend the day and bring with them their students of all ages and grades.

This year is an important one for Kata as we start the year with the NKA Open Championships followed by the Pilatus Cup and Welsh/British Kata. The Kata course is for those who wish to compete and be considered for the GB squad for the World Kata Tournament but also the coaches are looking for students to build a strong squad for anyone wishing to compete in any of the kata tournaments this year and/or the future years to come.

Shihan Janine will be holding a kata Referee/Judges course too with an optional exam, requesting members who wish to support the organisation by means of officiating at kata tournaments and help develop and grow our great officials team.

Visit gbkyokushinkai.com for details.

We all look forward to see you there in 2024 and on behalf of the BKK & IFK we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Osu

#bkkkyokushinkai #ifkkyokushin #karate

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Kagami Biraki
Jan
13
11:30 am11:30

Kagami Biraki

The BKK are please to announce our First formal session of 2024 the Kagami Biraki on the 13th January at Milton Keynes. The day will continue with the Kata course held by Shihan Lyndsay and Sensei Anil along with a Kata Referee Course and optional exam with Shihan Janine Davies

We encourage all dojo operators to attend the day and bring with them their students of all ages and grades.

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Open National Adult Knockdown Training
Sep
17
11:00 am11:00

Open National Adult Knockdown Training

Adult Knockdown Training is open to all 18+ from all organisations and associations.

This is an open knockdown training session and an opportunity to develop and learn full-contact knockdown skills and techniques.

Coaches: Sensei Kenny Jarvis, Sensei Mike Charsley and Sensei Gab Barbu

VENUE: CRAWLEY DOJO, HUT 25, TILGATE DRIVE, CRAWLEY, RH10 5PH

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Open National Adult Knockdown Training
Aug
6
11:00 am11:00

Open National Adult Knockdown Training

Adult Knockdown Training is open to all 18+ from all organisations and associations.

This is an open knockdown training session and an opportunity to develop and learn full-contact knockdown skills and techniques.

Coaches: Sensei Kenny Jarvis, Sensei Gab Barbu

VENUE: CRAWLEY DOJO, HUT 25, TILGATE DRIVE, CRAWLEY, RH10 5PH

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Clicker Fighting & Referee Course
Jun
3
10:00 am10:00

Clicker Fighting & Referee Course

Please try and make every effort to attend the First Joint GB Clicker and Referee Course.

This course is open to all Junior(inc PeeWees) and Senior students who wish to work on their clicker skills.

Preliminary selections will be addressed for the forthcoming England V Wales Tournament by the England and Wales Clicker coaches at this event with further country courses to follow.

Dojo operators are also encouraged to attend and send as many students as possible. It would be a great opportunity for dojo operators to enhance their teaching of clicker too.

Shihan Sunil will then be taking all clicker referees, experienced, and those wishing to become referees for practical referee training during the course. You will the ability to gain experience with the new rules and honing on your skills with different fighting scenarios. There will be an exam set for later in the year towards the National Clicker Championships in November so getting early practice will be beneficial.

Course fees:

  • £10 Seniors

  • £7 Juniors

If you know you are coming and have a list of students wishing to attend please let us know via dojo@loughboroughkarate.co.uk

Clicker Rules will be distributed and will be available on gbkyoushinkai.com in due course.

See you there

Osu

Shihan Sunil (Chief Referee)

Shihan Steve (National Clicker Coach - Wales)

Sensei Steve (National Clicker Coach - England)

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Open National Adult Knockdown Training
May
7
11:00 am11:00

Open National Adult Knockdown Training

Adult Knockdown Training is open to all Cadets (16-17yrs) and 18+ from all organisations and associations.

This is an open knockdown training session and an opportunity to develop and learn full-contact knockdown skills and techniques.

Coaches: Sensei Kenny Jarvis, Sensei Michael Charsley

VENUE: CRAWLEY DOJO, HUT 25, TILGATE DRIVE, CRAWLEY, RH10 5PH

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Open National Adult Knockdown Training
Feb
19
11:00 am11:00

Open National Adult Knockdown Training

Adult Knockdown Training is open to all Cadets (16-17yrs) and 18+ from all organisations and associations.

This is an open knockdown training session and an opportunity to develop and learn full-contact knockdown skills and techniques.

Coaches: Sensei Kenny Jarvis, Sensei Michael Charsley

VENUE: CRAWLEY DOJO, HUT 25, TILGATE DRIVE, CRAWLEY, RH10 5PH

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Knockdown Referees/Judges Course
Sep
24
10:00 am10:00

Knockdown Referees/Judges Course

British Karate Kyokushinkai Knockdown Referees/Judges Course

Saturday 24th September 2022

10am - 1pm

Cost £10.00

Dourdan Pavilion, The Causeway, Gt Dunmow CM6 2AA

BKK CHIEF KNOCKDOWN REFEREE - SHIHAN ANDREW TURNER 6TH DAN

This course will be a practical course with an Exam for the British Open - Cup of Europe on Saturday 1st October 2022. If you would like to be an official at the British Open, whether you’re new or experienced, you must try and attend. There will be a course on Friday 30th September- 6 pm-8 pm for all BKK Judges & Referees and IFK International Referees. Venue to be confirmed.

Please contact me if you intend to take part

Best wishes

Shihan Andrew Turner

Osu!!

28 Tenterfields Great Dunmow Essex CM6 1HJ

Contact: 07974 094925 | andrew.turner491@btinternet.com

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Open National Adult Knockdown Training
Sep
18
11:00 am11:00

Open National Adult Knockdown Training

  • Milton Keynes dojo, Bletchley Youth Centre, (map)
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Adult Knockdown Training is open to all Cadets (16-17yrs) and 18+ from all organisations and associations.

This is an open knockdown training session and an opportunity to develop and learn full-contact knockdown skills and techniques.

Coaches: Sensei Kenny Jarvis, Sensei Michael Charsley

VENUE: Milton Keynes dojo, Bletchley Youth Centre, Derwent Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7BE

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Knockdown Referee/ Judge Course (Virtual)
Sep
10
10:00 am10:00

Knockdown Referee/ Judge Course (Virtual)

Knockdown Referee and Judge Course open to all qualified BKK and IFK Referee/ Judge wishing to officiate at the British Open (Cup of Europe) at K2, Crawley, 1st October 2022.

The course incorporates Adult, Veteran, Cadet and Junior Kyokushin rules.

This course will be held via Zoom.

Please contact Shihan Andrew Turner via email or call 07974 094925 for meeting access details.

There will be two further (in-person) courses: Sunday 18th Sept (TBC) and Friday 31st Sept (TBC).

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Open National Adult Knockdown Training (Copy)
Aug
14
11:00 am11:00

Open National Adult Knockdown Training (Copy)

  • Milton Keynes dojo, Bletchley Youth Centre, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Adult Knockdown Training is open to all Cadets (16-17yrs) and 18+ from all organisations and associations.

This is an open knockdown training session and an opportunity to develop and learn full-contact knockdown skills and techniques.

Coaches: Sensei Kenny Jarvis, Sensei Michael Charsley

VENUE: Milton Keynes dojo, Bletchley Youth Centre, Derwent Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7BE

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England U18 and U21 - Open Squad Training
Jul
24
10:30 am10:30

England U18 and U21 - Open Squad Training

U18 squad training is open to all students from any organisation and association.

Training sessions focus on strength and conditioning, sparring, technical drills and pad-work.

Also open to U21, wishing to supplement their knockdown training. The is provided as an open pathway to transition between age groups.

VENUE: Dunmow dojo, Great Dunmow Leisure Centre, Parsonage Downs, Dunmow CM6 2AT

Coaches: Sensei Wai Cheung, Sensei Mike Charsley

TRAINING FEE: £7 per student

New faces are always welcome.

All students please bring shin pads, mitts, protection equipment and refreshments.

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Kata World Cup - Team Selection Session
Jul
3
11:00 am11:00

Kata World Cup - Team Selection Session

The IFK Kata World Cup 2022 will be held in Switzerland on 10th September ‘22.

Shihan Janine Davies is leading a series of selection sessions for a Team GB representation.

The session is open to all students wishing learn more about kata, however those wishing to be considered for the World Cup must fall within the ‘team selection criteria’.

Team selection criteria:

  • U18 must be minimum 4th kyu

  • Adults (18+) must be minimum 2nd kyu

Coaches: Shihan Jan Davies

Location: Abercynon Community School, 26 Ynysmeurig Road, Mountain Ash, Wales, CF45 4SY

Time: 11.00 - 14.00

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BKK Annual General Meeting
Jan
15
11:00 am11:00

BKK Annual General Meeting

The BKK’s AGM will be held on 15th January at 11.00 – the Minutes of the last AGM, the Agenda and Accounts for the previous two years will be uploaded to the BKK web site.

Nominations for Officers and EC members etc. should be forwarded to the BKK Chairman in accordance with the BKK Constitution (i.e. 21 days prior to the AGM).


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Knockdown Referee/ Judge Course
Feb
22
10:00 am10:00

Knockdown Referee/ Judge Course

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The BKK will hold a Knockdown Referee and Judge Course for all qualified or non-qualified Referee/Judge wishing to be considered to officiate at the BKK’s two main knockdown events:

  • English Open Derby, 25th April 2020

  • British Open (Cup of Europe) at K2, Crawley, 3rd October 2020

In addition to attending this course, all qualified or non-qualified Referee/Judge must have pass an exam in the past two years to be eligible to officiate at the English & British.

The exam incorporates Adult, Veteran, Cadet and Junior Kyokushin rules.

Please contact Shihan Andrew Turner if you plan to attend, via email or call 07974 094925

 COST: Course £10/ Theory Exam £5/ Practical Exam £5

VENUE: Dourdan Pavilion, The Causeway, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 2AA

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Kata Course and Kata Judges course
Feb
16
11:00 am11:00

Kata Course and Kata Judges course

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A Kata Course with GB Kata Head Coach, Sensei Darren Stringer, and Shihan Janine Davies will be held on Sunday 16th February.

A Kata Judges course will be held on the same day and location with Shihan Janine Davies.

Location: Folkestone Sports Centre, Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone CT19 5HX.

All ages, and students from any style and organisation welcome.

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Referees/Judges Course
Sep
29
10:00 am10:00

Referees/Judges Course

All qualified or non-qualified Referee/Judge that wishes to be considered to officiate at this event must attend this course.

 There will in-depth study and revision of rules to ensure consistency and knowledge transfer. All qualified or non-qualified Referee/Judge must have passed an exam in the past two years to be eligible to officiate at this year’s British Open.

The new exam, developed to incorporate Adult, Veterans, Cadets and Junior Kyokushin rules in one exam, will be available to attend at this course.

 Venue: Dourdan Pavilion, The Causeway, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 2AA

Cost: Course £10 / Theory Exam £5 / Practical Exam £5

Please email (andrew.turner491@btinternet.com) or phone 07974 094925 if you wish to attend

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British Summer Camp 2019
Aug
15
to 18 Aug

British Summer Camp 2019

NEW INSTRUCTORS ANNOUNCED FOR BKK SUMMER CAMP 2019

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Dates: August 15th - 18th 2019
Venue: Felsted School, Essex, CM6 3JL England
Nearest Airport: London Stansted (16km)

All Kyokushin karateka are invited to join us for the annual British Karate Kyokushinkai (BKK) Summer Camp, featuring new instructors and activities for 2019.

Camp begins on Thursday 15th August and ends Sunday morning 18th August, with up to four sessions a day. Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch & evening meal) is included.

Students who attend the BKK Summer Camp will train with other World-Class instructors in all aspects of Kyokushin Karate - focus on Kumite training (Fighting), whilst still maintaining excellent Kihon (Basics), Kata, Self Defence and Fitness sessions.

This year's adult instructor list includes Shihan Terry Prescott (6th Dan), Shihan Chris Seal (5th Dan), and GB Knockdown Coach Sensei Kenny Jarvis (3rd Dan). Shihan Liam Keaveney (7th Dan), Shihan David Pickthall (7th Dan) and Hanshi Steve Arneil (10th Dan) will also be instructing at the camp.

Adults & Children Welcome!
The BKK Senior Camp is for ages 16+. The BKK Junior Karate Camp for ages 8 upwards runs at the same venue with dedicated children's instructors at the same time as the senior camp. This year's Junior camp instructors are GB and Wales Junior & Cadet Coach Sensei Chris Davies (4th Dan), England Junior & Cadet Coach Sensei Wai Cheung (4th dan) & Shihan Janine Davies (6th Dan - IFK World Kata Coach).

Grade At Camp
Participants of the British Karate Kyokushinkai Summer Camp have the opportunity to attempt a black belt dan grade under Hanshi Steve Arneil (10th Dan) and Shihan Liam Keaveney (7th Dan). The grading is usually held on the Thursday of Summer Camp and lasts most of the day.

If you wish to attempt an IFK Kyokushin Black belt grading at the ummer Camp, please download and complete the black belt grading application form from the Summer Camp Website. www.britishkaratecamp.com

Easy To Reach Location
The venue for this year's camp is Felsted School, Essex, CM6 3JL England. Located just 10 miles (16km) from Stansted Airport, Felsted is within easy reach of many European flights.

Price & Bookings
Visit our dedicated BKK Summer Camp website for pricing and online bookings www.britishkaratecamp.com

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Knockdown Referees' Course - part 2 of 2 (Practical and Exam)
Apr
14
11:00 am11:00

Knockdown Referees' Course - part 2 of 2 (Practical and Exam)

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This is the second of two courses are in preparation for the Welsh Open Tournament 11th May 2019 and the British Open – Cup of Europe at K2, Crawley, Saturday 5th October 2019. 

Any qualified or non-qualified Referee/ Judge wishing to be considered to officiate at either event must attend these courses.

Course Two (14th April ‘19):  practical application of refereeing, followed by an examination for all participants, whether qualified or non-qualified referee/ judge. A new examination has been developed to incorporate Adult, Veterans, Cadets and Junior Kyokushin rules.

LOCATION: Talberd Room, Foakes Hall, 47 Stortford Rd, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 1DG

Course One (30th March ‘19): will involve in-depth analysis of rules to ensure referees and judges are able to sit and pass the examination.

LOCATION : Dourdan Pavilion, The Causeway, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 2AA

Please email andrew.turner491@btinternet.com or call (+4479740 94925) Shihan Andrew Turner to register your attendance.

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AGM/ Grading Instructors' and BKK Instructors' Course
Apr
6
11:00 am11:00

AGM/ Grading Instructors' and BKK Instructors' Course

The BKK’s AGM will be held on 6th April at 14.30 – the Minutes of last years AGM, the Agenda and Accounts will be uploaded to the BKK web site.

Nominations for Officers and EC memers etc. should be forwarded to the BKK Chairman in accordance with the BKK Constitution (i.e. 21 days prior to the AGM).

Please note the Grading Instructors Course and BKK Instructors Course will commence at 11.00 and the AGM will begin at 14.30.

 Venue: Edgbarrow Sports Centre, Grant Road, Edgbarrow, Berkshire, RG45 7JL.

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Knockdown Referees' Course - part 1 of 2 (Theory)
Mar
30
10:00 am10:00

Knockdown Referees' Course - part 1 of 2 (Theory)

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This is the first of two courses are in preparation for the Welsh Open Tournament 11th May 2019 and the British Open – Cup of Europe at K2, Crawley, Saturday 5th October 2019. 

Any qualified or non-qualified Referee/ Judge wishing to be considered to officiate at either event must attend these courses.

Course One (30th March ‘19): will involve in-depth analysis of rules to ensure referees and judges are able to sit and pass the examination.

LOCATION : Dourdan Pavilion, The Causeway, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 2AA

Course Two (14th April ‘19):  practical application of refereeing, followed by an examination for all participants, whether qualified or non-qualified referee/ judge. A new examination has been developed to incorporate Adult, Veterans, Cadets and Junior Kyokushin rules.

LOCATION: Talberd Room, Foakes Hall, 47 Stortford Rd, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 1DG

 Please email andrew.turner491@btinternet.com or call (+4479740 94925) Shihan Andrew Turner to register your attendance

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