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40th BRITISH OPEN - LIVE STREAMING
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Here are some of fighters to watch including an elite World and European line-up.
1 day to go - 40 years and going strong!
The BKK is set and ready to host the 40th British Open on Saturday 1st October
This year's tournament see one of the largest pool of fighters since the 90s, with multiple World Champions, European Champions, over 20 countries and 7 world organisations; it truly is #timetobeunited
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FIGHTER LINE UP
We've got one of the most exciting line-ups for many years, with World and European Champions from Russia, Spain, HUngary, Kazakhstan and Great Britain, a huge contingent of Open tournament champions across East and West Europe, North America, South America
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Check out the British Open trailers and prepare yourselves for a tournament to remember
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Unprecedented number of World Champions enter the 40th British Open (8th Cup of Europe)
The 40th British Open (8th Cup of Europe) sees a large pool of fighters in which there are multiple World Tournament and World Cup winners amongst the entrants, in what will truly be one of the largest tournaments to be held in Europe this year.
Below are some of fighters to watch including an elite World and European line-up:
We welcome the team of Bulgaria Kyokushinkan
Iya Kostova Women's Lightweight
2nd KWU European Championship 2016
2nd KWF European Championship 2016
Cup of Hanshi 2015 - 3rd Place
Krasimira Mireva Women's Lightweight
Romanian Open Champion
European Championship Poland - 3rd Place
Mihaela Ivanova Women's Heavyweight
KWU European Championship 2016 - 2nd
European Champion 2015
World Championships Bulgaria 2015 - Champion
Andrey Andreev Men's Lightweight
Shen Berkdzhan Men's Lightweight
KWU European 2016 - 3rd Place
Dimitar Dmitrov Men's Middleweight
Georgi Doychev Men's Middleweight
Kyokushinkan European 2015 - 3rd Place
Yordan Yordanov Men's Heavyweight
Hristo Georgiev Men's Heavyweight
40th British Open (8th Cup of Europe) - Running Order and Fighter Numbers
This will be our 40th British Open (8th Cup of Europe), in what sees an impressive lineup of world-class fighters from across the globe.
Due to the large number of fighters, times shown below are estimates and subject to change:
09.00hrs: Doors Open
10.00hrs: Cadets and novice preliminaries
11.35hrs: Novice and Cadet Finals
12.00hrs: Fighters March On and Opening Ceremony
A FULL LIST OF FIGHTER ENTRIES IS LISTED BELOW
COMPETITORS ON THE DAY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON ATTENDANCE/ SUCCESSFUL MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
REGISTERED FIGHTERS
Sensei Alun Jones - RIP
The BKK is sad to hear that Sensei Alun Jones passed away on 31st August 2016 following a lengthy illness. Sensei Alun was chief instructor of Abercynon School of Kyokushin Karate and Nelson Karate Club in the 1970s before opening Cynon Valley School of Karate in the early 1980s.
He was a passionate karateka and exceptional technician. Those who had the honour of training under him will remember him for his attention to detail , dedication and strive for excellence, qualities which were then reflected in his students.
Despite leaving the BKK in the early 1990s, he is still remembered and respected as a fine karateka and exceptional instructor
An informative Black Belt course held with Shihan Liam
The 3rd of July saw black belts from across the BKK visit Kokoro Dojo to attend a Black Belt course with Shihan Liam Keaveney.
Some participants used the course as a pre-cursor to the National Grading to be held at this year's British Summer Camp. Areas covered on the course included finer points of kihon and kata, and focus on bunkai.
Many thanks to those that attended. Good luck to those looking to take their gradings later this year.
A successful Crawley Interclub 2016
BKK Crawley held the annual Interclub tournament on the 3rd July, featuring teams from BKK dojo's Crawley, Westhill, Verwood, Dunmow, Loughborough, Saffron Walden and Crystal Palace.
Thank you to all participants, officlals and helpers at the 2016 Interclub.
Results below:
Under 9 years
1 Reece Reeve Crawley
2 Samuel Kelly Crystal Palace
3 isobel Mcgregor Crawley
3 Lexi Langrish Saffron Walden
Under 11 years
1 Ashley Black Crawley
2 James Baker Saffron Walden
3 Riley Sweet Dunmow
3 Stephen Greenhough Saffron Walden
Under 155cm
1 Charlie Denton Crawley
2 Kobe Spinney Crawley
3 Mikolaj Zabawa Crawley
3 Nikhil Patel Loughborough
Over 155cm
1 Ame Sorge Crawley
2 Bethany Salvi Crawley
3 Robert Salvi Crawley
3 Noah Gajraj Crystal Palace
Cadets
1 Tom Bradley Crawley
2 Ollie Barker West Hill
3 Josh Grant Loughborough
Team Pee Wee Cat 1
1 Crawley
2 Loughborough
3 Crystal Palace
3 West Hill
Team Pee Wee Cat 2
1 Loughborough
2 Saffron Walden
3 Verwood
Pee Wee Cat 3
1 Loughborough B
2 Loughborough A
3 West Hill
Team Under 155cm
1 Crawley
2 Loughborough
3 Dunmow
3 Saffron Walden
Team Over 155cm and Cadet
1 Crawley A
2 Crawley B
3 West Hll
Best Fighter went to Jake Patterson Loughborough - Jake Patterson Age 7, 114cm Beginner
Won all his team fights and lost in the quarter final in the individuals to a much taller opponent
Referee and judges course held with Shihan Alex Kerrigan
BKK Referee & Judges Course was held on 25th June with Shihan Alex Kerrigan for those looking to learn or to refresh their knowledgefor Knockdown.
Courses held each within the BKK to allow current referees to refresh themselves prior to our major tournaments in the second half of the year, and for new hopefuls looking to gain qualifications as they look to attempt high-grade gradings, or simply more experience as tehy begin their judging and refereeing careers.
BKK at the Combat and Strength Show, O2 London - July 2016
The BKK will be showcasing at the Combat and Strength Show (SENI 2016) on the 16th and 17th July, amongst a number of other styles, organisations and martial arts.
The BKK Schedule for SENI Saturday 16th July 2016
10:00-11:15 Knockdown (Men & Women’s L/W)
11:15-12:15 Junior High Grade Clicker (Boys/Girls)
12:15-13:30 Knockdown (Men & Women’s L/W inc finals)
13:30-14:45 Kata Challenge Adult & Junior High Grades
14:45-16:00 Knockdown (Men’s M/W, H/W, Women’s H/W)
16:00-17:00 Advanced Clicker (Men & Women’s) Open
17:00-19.00 Knockdown (Men’s M/W, H/W, Women’s H/W inc finals)
Trophy Cermony.
Weigh-in will be between 6pm and 8.30pm on Friday 15th inside the 02 Arena at the Brooklyn Bowl.
BKK Schedule for SENI Sunday 17th July 2016
10AM-11:15AM - Junior Clicker training seminar
11:15AM-12:30PM - Kata training seminar
2:3PM0-13:45PM - Knockdown training seminar
Tickets available at:
www.kyokushinkaiatseni.com
New Appointments - Shihan Nick Da Costa, Senseis Darren Stringer and Wai Cheung
Congratulations to Shihan Nick Da Costa (6th Dan) on being appointed Clicker Chief Referee.
In addition, Sensei Darren Stringer has been appointed the GB Kata Coach and Sensei Wai Cheng has been appointed as a Junior and Cadet Skills Coach.
We wish them all success in their new roles