Happy New Year!
World Silver medal for Emma Markwell at 3rd KWU World Tournament
Team GB (L-R): Graham Warden (Head Coach), Gabriel Barbu, Haley-Beth Rowlands, Emma Markwell, Lisa-Marie Heath, Roger Styles (coach)
Team Great Britain attended the 3rd KWU World Tournament held in Ekaterinberg, Russia 9th-10th December 2017, in what was one of the most professional and spectacular Kyokushin tournaments ever seen setting the standard for all others.
In a hotly contested tournament of extremely high standards, Emma Markwell claimed her third World-level silver medal. Congratulations to her, and the rest of the team who represented us all proudly.
Good luck to Team GB at the 3rd KWU World Tournament
(L-R) Shihan Graham Warden, Gabriel Barbu, Emma Markwell, Lisa-Marie Heath, Sensei Roger Styles
The BKK wishes Team GB the best of luck at the 3rd KWU World Tournament held over two days this weekend (8th-9th December) in Ekaterinburg, Russia.
We wish Hanshi a speedy recovery
National Clicker 2017 tournament results
This year's national Clicker championships saw approximately 300 competitors with 60 teams across 22 categories, including a Junior and PeeWee Home Nations event in England vs. Wales vs. Ireland.
Thanks to all those in attendance, in what was a 25% increase in participation from last year, with one less fighting area to use, and a much longer than anticipated day of competition.
Special thanks also to our friends from IFK Ireland for travelling over and supporting the event.
Thanks too to the referees, officials and organisers who came together to make this tournament the success it was.
RESULTS: Sutani Belgium Youth and Beginners Tournament 2017
Teams England and Wales
BACK ROW (L to R)
Sensei Chris Davies (Wales coach), Maise Blackford (Eng), Luke Sabey (Eng), Luke Jones (Wales), Sophie Hobbs (Wales), Ame Sorge (Eng), Sensei Wai Cheung (Eng coach), Rob Salvi (Eng), Aaron Sheehan (Wales), Luke Davies (Wales), Max Williams (Wales), Sensei Tony White (Eng coach)
FRONT ROW (L to R)
Beth Salvi (Eng), Bart Proctor (Eng), Dennis Sorokins (Eng), Jessica Charsley (Eng), Rhys Meredith (Wales), Holly Harvey (Wales), Lili Bryan (Wales), Mia Morgan (Wales)
Results from the Sutani Belgium Youth and Beginners Tournament 2017:
Team England
Bart Procter 1st
Denis Sorokins 1st
Beth Salvi 2nd
Maesi Blackford 2nd
Ame Sorge 3rd
Team Wales
Max Williams 1st
Luke Jones 2nd
Rhys Meredith 2nd
Luke Davies 2nd
Mia Morgan 3rd
They did us proud!
British Open 2017 Results
BKK announces with sadness passing of Sensei Al Jelly (4th Dan)
It is with great sadness we annouce Sensei Al Jelly (4th Dan) formerly of Abbey Wood Dojo, passed away on the 30th September 2017 after a short illness.
He was a student of Hanshi Arneil's at Crystal Palace dojo, before runinng his own dojo in Abbey Wood. Hanshi and the entire BKK express their sincere condolences to his family. He will be missed.
More news as we have it.
RIP Sensei Al.
Osu!
National Kata course with Sensei Darren Stringer
A good turn out at the kata course today with Sensei Darren Stringer. Thanks to Shihan Alan and Shihan Janine for their help today. We hope everyone enjoyed the course and the bunkai application aspect.
Thanks to all those who made the journey. See you all soon.
Osu!
British Open 2017 ALL THE action replayed
The 41st British Open was streamed live on Saturday 23rd September with fighting across 2 areas. Watch all the action below, and check out the results here
AREA A
Cadets U18 Boys -68kg, +78kg (Rounds 1-4)
Cadet U18 Girls -58kg, +58kg (Round 1-4)
Open Mens-70kg (bottom draw), -80kg (Rounds 1,2, Qtr-Final, Semi-Final, Finals)
Open Womens -60kg (Rounds 1,2, Qtr-Final, Semi-Final, Finals)
AREA B
Novice Mens -70kg, -80kg (Qtr, Semi, Final)
Novice Womens +60kg (Semi, Final)
Novice Men +80kg (Final)
Open Womens +60kg, (Rounds 1,2, Qtr-Final, Semi-Final, Finals)
Open Mens -70kg (top drawer), +80kg (Rounds 1,2, Qtr-Final, Semi-Final, Finals)
British Open 2017 Results
British Karate Kyokushinkai Magazine - September 2017 Edition
The popular BKK Magazine which showcases Kyokushinkai news and events from the past 12 months is now available as a free of charge download.
This year’s magazine is presented in a modern, downloadable format so you can read it on-the-go using your mobile phone or tablet device.
British Open 2017 - Spirited Fighter Award
This beautiful Australian leather belt has been kindly donated by long time Kyokushin student Robert Macgregor. The belt is custom hand-made for our 2017 tournament and is embossed with “Spirited Fighter” in Japanese.
It will be awarded to a fighter at our tournament on 23rd September 2017 for determination and perseverance (not necessarily a winner).
See who can win the award at the list of British Open 2017 registered fighters at
http://www.bkk-britishopen.com/registered-fighters.html .
You can see Robert’s other hand-made leather belts by clicking here
David Pickthall 7th Dan Promotion
Congratulations to Shihan David Pickthall who was promoted to 7th Dan by Hanshi Steve Arneil and the IFK Board at the recent World Tournament in Romania.
Shihan David in his role as Vice - President of the IFK has in the past ten years worked tirelessly with Hanshi to develop the IFK and has added a different dynamic to the membership of the IFK.
In addition, his charismatic and personable character has uniquely contributed to the support of the IFK from other organisations such as Shinkyokushin, Kyokushinkaikan and many more.
WELSH OPEN 2017 - results
KNOCKDOWN
Mens Open Lightweight
1st Simon Zurfluh - IFK Ilanz
2nd Christian Gavara - Kyokushinkan Spain - Dinamic
Mens Open Middleweight
1st Blake Collins - BKK Crawley
2nd Sami Mehio - BKK Hastings & Bexhill
Mens Open Heavyweight
1st Gabriel Barbu - BKK Crawley
2nd Alexandrau Paun - BKK Derby
3rd Akbar Shams Nooraee - BKK Cardiff
Mens Novice Lightweight
1st Jordan Powell - BKK Aberpennar
2nd Gurbir Dhillon - BKK Staines Tigers
Mens Novice Heavyweight
1st Luke Bryant - BKK Staines Tigers
2nd Fizan Ashraf - BKK West Yorkshire
Fastest Knockout
Gabriel Barbu - BKK Crawley (1:09)
Most Spirited Fighter
Fizan Ashraf - BKK West Yorkshire
KATA
Junior Kata
1st Sophie Hobbs - BKK Mountain Ash
2nd Mia Morgan - BKK Mountain Ash
3rd Luke Davies - BKK Mountain Ash
Senior Kata
1st Simon Zurfluh - IFK Ilanz
2nd Florian Zurfluh - IFK Ilanz
3rd Kevin Evans - BKK Cardiff
CLICKER
Pee Wee Clicker
1st Daniel Parsons - BKK Cwmbran
2nd Kiera Williams - BKK Bridgend
3rd Cai Williams - BKK Mountain Ash
3rd Marcello Goodley - BKK Mountain Ash
Girls - 155cms Clicker
1st Jaskiran Khela - BKK Langley
2nd Chloe Slocombe - BKK Dunmow
3rd Seren Harries - BKK Mountain Ash
3rd Amrit Riyat - BKK Langley
Boys - 155cms Clicker
1st Mustafa Ahmed - BKK Cardiff
2nd Sam Davies - BKK Cardiff
3rd James Mates - BKK Cwmbran
3rd Callum Mates - BKK Cwmbran
Girls + 155cms Clicker
1st Sophie Hobbs - BKK Mountain Ash
2nd Mia Morgan - BKK Mountain Ash
3rd Holly Harvey - BKK Mountain Ash
3rd Lili Bryan - BKK Mountain Ash
Boys + 155cms Clicker
1st Luke Davies - BKK Mountain Ash
2nd Ethan Hardwick - BKK Cwmbran
3rd Nikhil Patel - BKK Loughborough
3rd Rhys Meredith - BKK Mountain Ash
JUNIOR IFK RULES (KNOCKDOWN)
Junior IFK Rules - Group 1
1st Daniel Parsons - BKK Cwmbran
2nd Sam Davies - BKK Cardiff
3rd Mustafa Ahmed - BKK Cardiff
Junior IFK Rules - Group 2
1st Rhys Meredith - BKK Mountain Ash
2nd Robleh Ahmed - BKK Cardiff
Junior IFK Rules - Group 3
1st Mia Morgan - BKK Mountain Ash
2nd Holly Harvey - BKK Mountain Ash
3rd Lili Bryan - BKK Mountain Ash
Junior IFK Rules - Group 4
1st Luke Davies - BKK Mountain Ash
2nd Nikhil Patel - BKK Loughborough
Junior IFK Rules - Group 5
1st Sophie Hobbs - BKK Mountain Ash
2nd Katie Martin - BKK Cardiff
41st British Open incorporating 9th Cup of Europe entries are open...
This iconic event is one of the most long standing knockdown tournaments in the world.
In 2016 we had over 160 participating fighters from 23 countries.
The British Karate Kyokushinkai (BKK) invite you, and fighters from across the world to enter our tournament.
More details can be found on our tournament website
Spectator tickets can be purchased in our ticket shop
Home fighters representing the KWU at WKO World Weight Tournament, 1st-2nd July
Emma Markwell and Hayley-Beth Rowlands, and Aneta Meskauskiene from Ireland Karate Kyokushinkai will be competing and representing the IFK/ KWU at this weekend's World Weight Tournament in Astana, Kazakhstan (1st-2nd July).
Sensei Steve Worrell 4th Dan (1961-2017)
Steve with Hanshi Arneil on passing his Sandan 14/08/2005
It is with great regret the BKK has to announce Sensei Steve Worrell of BKK Westcroft dojo passed away on Sunday 14th May 2017.
Assistant Great Britain Knockdown coach Sensei Steve had been battling a long illness that rapidly escalated within the last few months.
Sensei Steve started his journey with the BKK in 1976 and first fought for England in 1979. He ran the Westcroft dojo alongside Shihan Paul Baker for many years and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
The BKK offer their condolences to his family at this time
OSU
2017 Pilatus Cup success for Team England and Wales
The BKK, lead by coaches Sensei Tony White, Chris Davies and Wai Cheung, took teams from England and Wales to compete at the 2017 Pilatus Cup held in Lucerne, Switzerland on the weekend of 18th March.
Both teams conducted themselves professionally, and came away with a number of podium positions, in addition to making good friends along the way.
Team results are below, and full list of results can be found on the IFK Switzerland site
Clicker Boys 150cm+: 3rd Luke Davies (Wales) and Luke Sabey (England)
Clicker Boys -150cm: 2nd Charlie Denton (England), 3rd Ashley Black (England) and Fynn Clements (England)
Clicker Girls 150cm+: 1st Mia Morgan (Wales), 2nd Holly Harvey (Wales), 3rd Lili Bryan (Wales)
Clicker Girls -150cm: 1st Seren Harries (Wales), 3rd Libby Morse (Wales)
Kata Boys 4.Kyu+: 2nd Luke Davies (Wales)
Kata Boys 6.-5.Kyu: 2nd Daniel Parsons (Wales)
Kata Girls 4.Kyu+: 1st Seren Harries (Wales), 2nd Mia Morgan (Wales), 3rd Georgia Slocombe (England)
Kata Girls 6.-5.Kyu: 1st Libby Morse (Wales)
+68kg Cadet Knockdown: 1st Dylan Baldwin (Wales), 2nd George Deane (Wales), 3rd Henry Deane (Wales)
-68kg Cadet Boys knockdown: 1st Luke Jones (Wales), 3rd Max Williams (Wales)
+58kg Girls Cadet Knockdown: 1st Alicia Bennett (Wales)
-58kg Girls Cadet Knockdown: 1st Jessica Charsley (England), 2nd Holly Davies (England), 3rd Jaime May Rowlands (Wales)
More photos of the day from IFK Switzerland here
