The 5th Youth KWU championship – RESULTS

Here are the results of the 5th KWU World Youth Open tournament 2016, Varna Bulgaria, December 3-4th 2016.

Boys 12-13 -35kg
1. Sena Ebihara (Japan)
2. Vladislav Li (Russia)
3. Ruslan Ponomarenko (Kazakhstan)
3. Lasha Kobelashvili (Georgia)

Boys 12-13 -40kg
1. Kai Takeuchi (Japan)
2. Mikhail Melnichuk (Russia)
3. Sho Kawakami (Japan)
3. Abdul Bigishiev (Russia)

Boys 12-13 -45kg
1. Ryodai Kimura (Japan)
2. Neo Ohara (Japan)
3. Hayato Tajitsu (USA)
3. Karibu Toida (Japan)

Boys 12-13 -50kg
1. Aleksandr Kudriashov (Russia)
2. Evgenii Vaseckii (Kazakhstan)
3. Pavel Akseniuk (Russia)
3. Ryota Watanabe (Japan)

Boys 12-13 -55kg
1. Andrey Kratko (Russia)
2. Vadim Gunin (Russia)
3. Stanyslav Nechipurenko (Ukraine)
3. Jinto Kuroki (Japan)

Boys 12-13 +55kg
1. Kazuma Higuchi (Japan)
2. Taisei Hasumi (Japan)
3. Sergey Ivannikov (Russia)
3. Steven Demanov (Germany)

Girls 12-13 -40kg
1. Moeka Minami (Japan)
2. Anastasiya Surgutskaya (Russia)
3. Suzuka Hirai (Japan)
3. Sona Agahayeva (Azerbaijan)

Girls 12-13 -45kg
1. Riru Goto (Japan)
2. Hifumi Saito (Japan)
3. Yuna Asai (Japan)
3. Anastasiya Horan (Ukraine)

Girls 12-13 -50kg
1. Sena Wada (Japan)
2. Marina Yamazaki (Japan)
3. Anie Suzuki (Japan)
3. Zhasmina Yancheva (Bulgaria)

Girls 12-13 +50kg
1. Anastasiia Martynova (Russia)
2. Hiyori Horie (Japan)
3. Shina Kuwahara (Japan)
3. Rumissa Magilissova (Kazakhstan)

Boys 14-15 -45kg
1. Hiroki Masuno (Japan)
2. Isse Hirota (Japan)
3. Demid Danilov (Russia)
3. Artem Goriutkin (Russia)

Boys 14-15 -50kg
1. Nikita Paraskiva (Russia)
2. Kenta Watanabe (Japan)
3. Viacheslav Filimonov (Russia)
3. Sviatoslav Chornenkuy (Ukraine)

Boys 14-15 -55kg
1. Telman Mamedov (Russia)
2. Dmitriy Zhumygin (Russia)
3. Kanato Kato (Japan)
3. Danila Nazarov (Russia)

Boys 14-15 -60kg
1. Gennadiy Popov (Russia)
2. Ramin Akberov (Russia)
3. Jaden Marcus (South Africa)
3. Gadji Kharchiev (Russia)

Boys 14-15 -65kg
1. Vladislav Shubin (Kazakhstan)
2. Dmitriy Blinov (Russia)
3. Anton Serkov (Russia)
3. Sergei Ushakov (Russa)

Boys 14-15 +65kg
1. Aleksandr Shvets (Russia)
2. Ivan Popov (Bulgaria)
3. Nikola Kyuchukov (Bulgaria)
3. Vasil Dimitrov (Bulgaria)

Girls 14-15 -45kg
1. Anastasiia Kalistratova (Russia)
2. Risa Kaneko (Japan)
3. Anastasiia Kiseleva (Russia)
3. Azumi Ogawa (Japan)

Girls 14-15 -50kg
1. Lyubov Bakina (Russia)
2. Hanna Dziatko (Belarus)
3. Maria Nishibetto (Japan)
3. Asuka Fujimaki (Japan)

Girls 14-15 -55kg
1. Anastasiia Gumennykh (Russia)
2. Mina Ishii (Japan)
3. Anastassiya Matyukhova (Kazakhstan)
3. Diana Turpova (Russia)

Girls 14-15 -60kg
1. Valeriya Tsvetova (Russia)
2. Ekaterina Yushkevich (Belarus)
3. Romi Haim (Israel)
3. Elizaveta Gromova (Russia)

Girls 14-15 +60kg
1. Elvira Ballay (Sweden)
2. Angelina Kalashnikova (Russia)
3. Dilan Kaya (Turkey)
3. Mariya Chepilova (Bulgaria)

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Boys 16-17 -55kg
1. Maksim Eskov (Russia)
2. Alexey Fedorov (Russia)
3. Yelaman Mukashev (Kazakhstan)
3. Magomed Makhamaev (Russia )

Boys 16-17 -60kg
1. Vladislav Polubinskiy (Russia)
2. Egor Pimenov (Russia)
3. Yurii Rusyn (Ukraine)
3. Stanislav Nikulin (Russia)

Boys 16-17 -65kg
1. Anatolii Ten (Russia)
2. Aleksey Simonov (Russia)
3. Stoyan Ilchev (Bulgaria)
3. Khatip Ayupov (Kazakhstan)

Boys 16-17 -70kg
1. Vladimir Olekhov (Russia)
2. Lev Domashenko (Russia)
3. Ivan Dippel (Russia)
3. Vladimir Gorelov (Russia)

Boys 16-17 -75kg
1. Vyacheslav Solovyov (Russia)
2. Artur Kovalenko (Kazakhstan)
3. Severyn Paliy (Ukraine)
3. Kristiyan Stankov (Bulgaria)

Boys 16-17 +75kg
1. Pavel Shvets (Russia)
3. Aleksandr Grachev (Russia)
3. Georgi Krastev (South Africa)

Girls 16-17 -50kg
1. Monika Dimitrova (Bulgaria)
2. Fumi Nakahara (Japan)
3. Chihiro Ishii (Japan )
3. Julia Kedzierska (Poland)

Girls 16-17 -55kg
1. Valeriya Lozanova (Bulgaria)
2. Mikoto Fujimaki (Japan)
3. Anastasiia Spiridonova (Russia)
3. Anastasiia Bekicheva (Russia)

Girls 16-17 -60kg
1. Lyubomira Nikolova (Bulgaria)
2. Valeriya Ivanova (Kazakhstan)
3. Frida Agnes Westrin (Sweden)
3. Aleksandra Klus (Poland)

Girls 16-17 -65kg
1. Nataliia Pozdeeva (Russia)
2. Sara Ivanova (Bulgaria)
3. Anastasia Davidova (Russia)
3. Margarita Mikhailova (Russia)

Girls 16-17 +65kg
1. Roberta Vegerbauer (Hungary)
2. Nadezhda Kolotilo (Russia)
3. Anastasiya Kaplyukova (Russia)
3. Valeriya Krestina (Kazakhstan)

Hayley Beth-Rowlands at the Copa Oyama Fujimae in Barcelona

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In another busy weekend for BKK fighters, Hayley-Beth Rowlands from BKK Wales, currently studying and living in Spain, competed in the 2016 Copa Oyama Fujimae and gained a well earned 2nd place.

Our congratulations to Hayley.

Osu!

Emma Markwell gains second place at the KWF European Championships 2016

The BKK was represented by Emma Markwell, Dawid Ozga and Gabriel Barbu at the KWF's 30th European Championships held in Arnhem, Holland and hosted by the NKKO (Nederlands Kyokushinkai Karate Organisation) with fighters from across Europe and a team from KWF Japan.

Dawid lost on a 'genten' decision in his first fight, whilst Gabriel lost by ippon to hi Japanese opponent in the second round.  Emma gained second place, losing on a decision to KWU World Tournament final opponent, Fatakhova (KWF Russia).

The team was coached by Sensei Steve Worrell.

We thank them for all their hard work, and for proudly representing the BKK.

Osu!

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Best of luck to BKK fighters at the 30th KWF European tournament, Holland

The BKK wishes our representative fighters the very best of luck this weekend at the KWF European tournament in Holland.

Sensei Emma Markwell, Senpai Dawid Ozga and Gabriel Barbu will compete in the women's lightweight, men's middleweight and heavyweight categories respectively.

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British National Clicker Championship 2016 results

The National Clicker tournament was held on the 19th November in Slough.  All fighters fought with great spirit, respect and control throughout the day.

On behalf of the BKK, Shihan Nick da Costa (Chief Clicker Referee) thanks all officials, volunteers, competitors and spectators for supporting our last tournament of the year. It was a long day with well over 200 competitors.

An extra special thanks to Gareth Jones, Lee Swiggelaar, Helen Rowlands & Gary Frost for ensuring that all went well on the day.

Results are listed below.

In addition to the individual categories, the annual England vs. Wales events was held:

Mens Team: 1st England, 2nd Wales

Womens Team: 1st Wales, 2nd England

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Landmark event for the BKK at the Belgian Youth Championships 2016

Over the weekend of the 12th November '16, the BKK passed a huge landmark in its history; Sensei Tony White and Chris Davies lead a team of cadets and juniors to an open Kyokushin Rules knockdown tournament in Belgium.  This is first time the BKK has allowed its junior students to compete in a contact event abroad.

Each of the juniors who competed gained a well deserved podium position. Callum Breward, Kobe Spinney and Luke Davies in particular completely dominated their categories.

Beth Salvi, fresh from winning her first cadet tournament at the British Open 2016, followed by 1st place at the Severn Challenge some 4 weeks later, competed here and gain podium in her first international abroad.

Luke Jones, off the back of a runner-up position at the Severn Challenge, claimed a good podium finish also.

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The whole squad fought with spirit and determination which was reflected in the results below. For most fighters, this was their first international Kyokushin Rules tournament, and had at least 4 fights to get to their podium positions. A proud day for the BKK.

Junior Boys -42kg
Callum Breward (ENGLAND) 1st Place
Kobe Spinney Dibble (ENGLAND) 2nd Place

Junior Boys -48kg
Luke Davies (WALES) 1st Place

Junior Boys -65kg
Bart Chaisrisud (ENGLAND) 2nd Place

Junior Girls
Mia Morgan (WALES) 3rd Place

Cadet Boys (1)
Luke Jones (WALES) 3rd Place

Cadet Boys -65kg (higher grade)
Ame Sorge (ENGLAND) 2nd Place

Cadet Girls
Beth Salvi (ENGLAND) 3rd Place

Severn Challenge 2016 - results

This year's Severn Challenge was held in Cardiff, Wales and hosted by BKK Wales.  Thanks to all those that attended, including teams from Belgium, England, Switzerland, Turkey, and the host country, Wales.

And special thanks to those behind the scenes that allowed the event to run so smoothly.

Congratulations to all winners. Results are as follows:

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Severn Challenge 2016 - fighters draw

The fighter draw sheets for the Severn Challenge can be found below:

Pee Wee Team

Pee Wee Individual  

 Clicker Teams

-155cm Individuals 

+155cm Girls  

+155cm Boys 

Cadet Boys Lightweight Group 1 

Cadet Boys Lightweight Group 2 

Cadet Boys Middleweight 

Girls Heavyweight

Shihan Alex Kerrigan (7th Dan) retires as BKK Chief Knockdown Referee

Shihan Alex Kerrigan (7th Dan) announced his retirementas BKK Chief Knockdown Referee at the BKK 40thNational Knockdown Tournament.

Shihan Alex has beenat the forefront of the BKK and IFK Knockdown referringscene for decades but now feels it is time to givesomeone else the opportunity to be the BKK Chief Referee.   He will still continue his role within the IFK. 

The BKK asks if you would like to applyfor the role of Chief Referee in the firstinstance register your intent byemail along witha brief resume and send toLiam Keaveney: liam.keaveney@btinternet.com

40th British Open (8th Cup of Europe) official results

A tough days fighting across all categories with worthy champions from a strong WKO contingent, and Great Britain's very own Emma Markwell, who makes it 5 British Open titles in the bag.  Congratulations to all!

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BRITISH OPEN 2016 FIGHTERS DRAWS

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OPEN LIGHTWEIGHT MENS - POOL 1

OPEN LIGHTWEIGHT MENS - POOL 2

OPEN LIGHTWEIGHT WOMENS - POOL 1

OPEN LIGHTWEIGHT WOMENS - POOL 2

40th BRITISH OPEN - LIVE STREAMING

We will be going ONLINE courtesy of MAaction.com

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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PLANNING YOUR DAY

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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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VIDEO, MEDIA & LIVE STREAMING

Check out the British Open trailers and prepare yourselves for a tournament to remember

We will be ONLINE too...

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:

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We welcome WKO Kazakhstan who bring

Dmitriy Moisseyev (2x lightweight Shinkyokushin World Weight Champion)

Vladimir Artyushin, Ilya Yakolev & Dmitriy Fedorov (multiple World and European champions)

Representing IFK Russia Nizhny Novgorod Region

4 time Russian Champion Alexey Gorokhov MHW
1st place KWF World Cup 2013
2nd place IFK World Championships 2013

Andrey Kizev MMW
1st place Federal District Champion 2016

Welcome to the SC Bushido club from Moscow, Russia Shinkyokushin.

Irina Valieva Womens -60KG
All Russia Cup Champion
Szolnok Cup, Hungary 2015 2nd place
5th European Championships 2015 Champion
2 x 2nd place Cup of Europe +60KG

Nikolai Kravchenko
6th European Championship 3rd place
Kamakura 2013 Champion
IBK World Cup 2011 3rd place

We welcome Marina Sobanina from Russia to the Cup of Europe; she will participate in the Womens Heavyweight category.

Russia Open 2016 Champion
Championship of Russia 2016 Champion
Diamond Cup 2016 Champion

Yamburg Gazprom will participate with three fighters representing their region IFK Novy Urengoy.

Artur Tilov Mens HW
IFK Russian Champion 2014/2015
KWU World Champion 2013
Cup of Europe Champion 2012

Vitalii Ishakhneli Mens HW
IFK Russia Champion 2016
KWU European Champion 2016
Cup of Europe Champion 2014

Aleksandr Karshigeev Mens HW
Cup of Europe Champion 2015
Yamburg Cup 2014 3rd place

Top Swedish fighter Jonas Rosin from Gefle All Japan Karate Union Dojo in the Middleweight division.  His recent record will make him a tough competitor to beat.
2nd place KWU European Championships 2016
Champion Rengokai World Cup 2016
3rd place KWU World Championships 2015

The BKK's most in-form fighter, 4 time British Open Champion Emma Markwell from BKK Westcroft will participate in the Womens LW division.

Recent results also include:
All Japan Kyokushinkan Openweight Champion
SENI West Europe Cup Champion
KWU European Championships 3rd place

IFK Ireland will be bringing the current British Open ladies HW Champion Aneta Meskauskiene who will defend her crown.

She recently won the SENI West Europe Cup and was 3rd at the KWU Euro Championships 2016.

We are pleased to announce the World Champion of WKO Shinkyokushin Hungary,

Csenge Szepesi Womens Heavyweight
11th World Championship 2015 Champion
All Kyokushin World Champion 2009
Shinkyokushin European Champion

Spain WKB are:

Juan Carlos Auge - Mens MW
Valencia Cup IFK Champion 2016
Spain WKB Champion 2016
WKB World Cup 2015 3rd place

Augustin Alcazar - Mens HW
WKB World Cup Champion 2015
Kamakura Euro Champion 2015
WKB All American Champion 2015

Juan Crujeiras _ Mens HW
Valencia Cup IFK Champion 2016
Sato Juku World Tournament 2016 4th place
WKB World Cup 2015 2nd place

We welcome WKO Shinkyokushin Spain

Begonia Pacheco Cifre Womens Heavyweight
Spanish Open KWF 2016 2nd place
Oyama Cup 2015 3rd place
Spanish Open KWF 2015 Champion

Alberto De La Vara Robles
European Rengokai 2014 3rd place
Oyama Cup 2013 Champion
Valencia Cup 2012 Champion

BKK Mountain Ash once again bring a good team including:

Lisa Marie Heath Womens LW
KWU World Championships 2015 3rd place
Cup of Europe 2015 3rd place
IFK European Championships 2014 3rd place

Zoe Moulden Womens LW
SENI West Europe Cup 2016 2nd place
Scottish Open 2016 3rd place
British Open Novice 2015 Champion

Luke Baldwin Mens MW
SENI West Europe Cup 2016 3rd place
Scottish Open 2016 2nd place
English Open 2015 Champion

Dylan Baldwin Cadet Boys MW
Belgium Youth Cup 2015 2nd place
British Open Cadet MW 2015 Champion

BKK Crawley have three fighters:

Former Open LW Champion Dawid Ozga Mens MW
SENI West Europe Champion 2016
Scottish Open Champion 2016
BKK English Open Champion 2015

Kirsten Galatius Smith
SENI West Europe 2016 3rd place
KWU World Championships 2015 3rd place
French Open Shinkyokushin 2015 3rd place

Blake Collins Mens MW
Eurasia Cup 2016 3rd place
Scottish Open 2016 3rd place

Netherlands who bring with them Dutch Unified Championship podium placers:

Roel Noordman Mens Heavyweight
Dutch Unified Champion 2016
KWU World Championships 2015 3rd place
SENI West Europe Cup 2016 Champion

Kelvin Teinstra Mens Middleweight
SENI West Europe Cup 2016 2nd place
2nd Dutch Unified Championships 2016

Chelsea Kerklaan Womens Heavyweight
Dutch Unified Champion 2016

Leroy Verschuren Mens Lightweight
2nd Dutch Unified Championships 2016

We also welcome the fighters from KWF Spain with two participants:

Diana Cantero Perez Womens Heavyweight
3rd KWU European Championship 2016
3rd KWU World Championship 2015
KWF European Champion 2015

Pablo Estensoro
3rd KWU World Championship 2015
2nd KWF European Championship 2015
3rd KWU World Championship 2013

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

We welcome IKO Matsushima Hungary, who bring another World Champion in Lilla Herczeg Womens Lightweight

European Championships IBK 2016 Champion
European Championship Matsushima 2013 Champion
World Championships Matsushima 2008 Champion

We welcome IBK Gordeau Hungary to the Cup of Europe

Zsolt Zsiga Mens Heavyweight

IBK World Cup 2016 Champion
WFKO Grand Prix 2015 2nd place
Cup of Europe 2nd place

We welcome the Satori Team of Rengokai Spain to the Cup of Europe

Dani Redondo Mens Lightweight
World Champion Rengokai 2015

Jonathan Redondo Mens Middleweight
Cup of Europe Champion 2014

Adrian Aguilera Mens Middlweight
Spanish Champion

Teona Gazdeliani Womens Lightweight
World Champion Rengokai 2015

Iria Fernandez Womens Lightweight
European Championships 2014 2nd place

Rocio Maldonado Womens Lightweight
Spanish Champion

We are pleased to welcome the team of Paris 17 from WKO France Shinkyokushin

Jean-Paul Jacquot Mens Heavyweight
KWU European Champion 2016
French Champion 2016
Oyama Cup Champion 2015

Matthias Guerin Mens Lightweight
French Open 2016 3rd place
Kamakura Cup 2015 2nd place
Diamond Cup 2014 2nd place

Vitaly Saranchuk Mens Lightweight

We welcome fighters from WKO Russia Shinkyokushin.

Khasei Magomedov Mens Lightweight
KWU European Champion 2016
Kyokushinkan European Chapion 2015
Shinkyokushin Solznok Europe Cup 2015 Champion

Alina Polishchuk Womens Lightweight
Shinkyokushin International Astana Cup Champion 2016
Russian Championship Champion 2016
Diamond Cup Champion 2016

We welcome WKO Canada Shinkyokushin fighter Kimm Carriere to the Womens Lightweight category.

Kimm is the two time Dageki Champion in 2015/16 and took 3rd place in the Diamond Cup 2016.

Fighters from KWF Norway

Irene Jensen Skjelfjord WHW
3rd place KWF Euros 2015
2nd place KWF World Cup 2014
3rd Place 4th Cup of Europe 2012

Eivind Naerland MHW
1st place Norwegian Open 2016
2nd place KWF Euros 2015

IFK Germany brings Womens LW

Lara Seydel
3rd place 1st KWU Euro Champs 2016
1st place U22 Diamond Cup 2016
3rd place U21 IFK World Champs 2015

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

BKK at SENI2016 Results

Thanks to all that took part at our SENI2016 event held at the O2, on Saturday 16th July.

Results as follows:

Junior Clicker Under 150cms
1st Kobe Spinney Crawley
2nd Seren Harries Mountain Ash
3rd Sam Davies Cardiff
3rd Ashley Black Crawley

Junior Clicker Over 150cms
1st Henry Deane Cardiff
2nd Sophie Hobbs Crawley
3rd Ethan Hardwick Cwmbran
3rd Robert Salvi Crawley

Advanced Clicker Senior Women
1st Lisa Heath Mountain Ash
2nd Zoe Moulden Mountain Ash
3rd Emily Senior Dunmow
3rd Amber Morris Dunmow

Advanced Clicker Senior Men
1st Jordan Da Costa Ilford
2nd Chris Da Costa Docklands
3rd Dylan Baldwin Mountain Ash
3rd Ethan Prescott Cardiff

Junior Kata
1st Sophie Hobbs Mountain Ash
2nd Holly Davies Mountain Ash
3rd Dylan Baldwin Mountain Ash
3rd Mia Morgan Mountain Ash

Senior Kata
1st Sunil Tailor Loughbrough
2nd Andre Emmeneger IFK-Switzerland
3rd Lyndsay Moulden Ynysybwl
3rd Sophie Lee Loughbrough

Lightweight Women Knockdown
1st Emma Markwell Westcroft
2nd Zoe Moulden Mountain Ash
3rd Hayley Rowlands Cardiff
3rd Annie Jardine Cardiff

Heavyweight Women Knockdown
1st Aneta Meskauskiene IFK Ireland
2nd Samantha Williams Ynysowen
3rd Francesca Morreale Westcroft
3rd Kirsten Galatius Smith Crawley

Lightweight Men Knockdown
1st Spencer Bennett Samurai
2nd Leon Lundregan Ynysowen
3rd Phil Burchill Verwood

Middleweight Men Knockdown
1st Dawid Ozga Crawley
2nd Kelvin Tienstra IFK-Holland
3rd Luke Baldwin Mountain Ash
3rd Mahmoud Ageli Milton Keynes

Heavyweight Men Knockdown
1st Roel Noordman IFK-Holland
2nd Fredrik Johannsen Göteborgs karate kai
3rd Dave King IFK Ireland
3rd Sarunus Radvinauskas Northampton

Fastest Knockout Fredrik Johannsen Göteborgs karate kai
Most Spirited Fighter Phil Burchill Verwood

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.

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Black belts from across the BKK at Kokoro Dojo for the Black Belt Course.

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.

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All entrants at Crawley Interclub 2016 - Teams Crawley, Westhill, Verwood, Dunmow, Loughborough, Saffron Walden and Crystal Palace in attendance

Jake Patterson; Best Fighter Award.  A young talent from Loughbourough dojo.

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

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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.