Sunday 16th October.
Clicker Course Open to all Juniors, Seniors, Dojo Operators and Referees.
A chance to learn and understand the updated Clicker Rules.
The course will be run in two sections.
First section will focus on Clicker training, followed by a lunch break. The second section will focus on coaching Clicker and referee practical.
Please ensure you bring the course fee, BKK License, Gi and fighting pads. There are no refreshments at the venue, so ensure you bring your own.
GB Knockdown Coach, Sensei Kenny Jarvis, with the assistance of skills coaches Sensei Mike Charsley and Senpai Kenny Mortin, held the first adult national knockdown training session since the start of the pandemic, on Sunday 8th August in Verwood, Dorset.
Sensei Kenny will hold a further national training session in September with the hope of increasing attendees, not just elite fighters to develop knockdown skills. Additionally it is hoped we will be able to begin an active competition schedule before the end of the year.
You all will be aware of the COVID-19, the measures the UK Government is putting in place to slow the spread of the virus and encouraging everyone to take precautions to keep themselves and others well. For information on the virus etc. please go to www.nhs.uk.
To this end the BKK are postponing the forthcoming AGM and English Open Knockdown Championships – we will advise of alternative arrangements as soon as possible.
We will be listening to Government advice and it may be necessary to change or alter our future events.
We will keep you informed of future developments relating to the BKK.
Kind regards,
Linda Keaveney
BKK General Secretary
The British Karate Kyokushinkai National Coaching Team has taken the decision to suspend all national (Great Britain, England and Wales) squad training sessions with immediate effect until further notice due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
We are dedicated to taking the necessary precautions to prioritise the health and safety of all students and feel limiting country-wide travel, and minimising group contact, at this time, is the best and safest course of action.
The Coaching team expresses its full commitment in continuing doing its upmost to provide the best conditions for athletes to compete at the highest level and sincerely regrets the inconvenience created by this unfortunate situation.
We will continue to monitor the situation and advise accordingly – we thank you for your continued support and patience.
Please continue to follow the advice provided on the UK government websites https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance
Regards
Team GB | Team England | Team Wales
Sensei Kenny Jarvis (GB)
Sensei Chris Davies (U18 GB and Wales)
Sensei Wai Cheung (U18 England)
Sensei Sam Williams (Wales)
Two Knockdown Referee Courses have been announced to review knockdown rules within the BKK to incorporate Adult, Veterans, Cadets and Junior Kyokushin rules. The 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): [THEORY] 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 AND EXAM] 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.
On the 23rd February 2019, Sensei Zahari Damyanov, the current absolute World Champion was in London to lead an open seminar hosted by the BKK’s Sensei Hristo Lyubenov at his Ichi Geki dojo in Bounds Green, alongside BKK Chairman and IFK Secretary General, Shihan Liam Keaveney.
The seminar was attended by a number of Kyokushin groups (BKK, IFK, Kyokushin-kan, Shinkyokushin,IKO1, KWU, EMAR) all with a common goal of knowledge sharing, developing Kyokushinkai, and building strong friendships old and new.
(L-R) Shihan Liam Keaveney, Sensei Zahari Damyanov, Sensei Hristo Lyubenov
Sensei Zarahi Damyanov with BKK National Coaches Sensei Kenny Jarvis, and Sensei Wai Cheung
#timetobeunited #kyokushinkai #karate #osu
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!
An excellent turnout for the National Training Session held on Sunday 12th March at Westminster Lodge Sports Centre, St. Albans. Almost 50 students attended this monthly event run by GB Junior Coach Sensei Tony White. Guest instructor this month was Shihan Liam Keaveney 7th Dan and assistant junior instructors were Sensei Sunil Tailor and Sensei Mike Charsley.
For the first time, seniors were invited to train with the under 18’s, and the atmosphere and teamwork in the dojo was amazing. The juniors were inspired by the focus and power of the seniors, and the seniors were pushed to work even harder by the fitness and determination of the juniors.
Students had travelled many miles from dojos all over England, including Oldham, Loughborough, Verwood, Crawley, Dunmow, Crystal Palace, Docklands, Folkestone, Gravesend, Saffron Walden, Melton Mowbray, Kokoro and Eastbourne.
Shihan Keaveney put everyone though their paces with a challenging Kihon and traditional Kyokushin karate session, which was followed by some excellent clicker coaching with Sensei Tailor. Sensei Tony worked with the cadets and seniors on knockdown combinations and a tough pad workout.
The BKK National Training Sessions take place every month and all are welcome to attend. No need to pre-register - just turn up to train.
For more information about the National Training Sessions, contact Sensei Tony White tony.white@bonners.co.uk
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.
Black belts from across the BKK at Kokoro Dojo for the Black Belt Course.
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.
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
