National Knockdown Training Returns
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.
BKK Promotions by Hanshi Steve Arneil
Normally the promotions of our members to yondan and above are carried out at our prestigious events. Due to the unprecedented time of a global pandemic we cannot gather together, so I have taken the decision to announce the 2020 promotions via our website.
I wish to announce the promotions of the following karateka:
Shihan Maria Da Costa 6th Dan
Shihan Norman King 5th Dan
Shihan Clara Akpokomua 5th Dan
Sensei Emma Markwell 4th Dan
I apologise deeply due to the pandemic I am unable to meet with you and present your award in person. I thank you all for all your hard work and dedication over the years.
Osu
Hanshi
