BKK announces new TEAM GB, Wales & England Kata COACHES
BKK Coaching appointments for Team GB and Wales
The BKK appoints new coaches for U18 GB and Wales in Sensei Wai Cheung and Senpai Leon Lundregan respectively, with Sensei Chris Davies stepping down from the national teams coaching set up.
Sensei Wai Cheung (Head Coach GB & England)
Senpai Leon Lundregan (Head Coach Wales)
As current and existing England Head Coach, Wai continues to help build for the future. A Diamond Cup winner, five-time British Open vice-champion, Great Britain representative over two decades, and personal trainer. Senpai Leon is a two-time British Open Champion, and World medalist amongst his elite-level achievements. He has worked with Sensei Chris and transitioned fully into the Team Wales Head Coach role.
Both bring huge wealth of in-depth experience to the roles, and we wish Wai and Leon success for the future.
Thanks go to Sensei Chris Davies for his services to the BKK Coaching Team.
Osu!
SHIHAN ALEX KERRIGAN, BKK Chairman, EGM Message
English Open 2022: Official Results
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.
In Memory of Hanshi Steve Arneil
BKK Members
As many of you are aware Hanshis family have requested rather than receiving flowers or donations to the family they have requested a donation be made to Cancer research instead. In the interest of the families requests we have set up a Hanshi Steve Arneil Memorial fund raising page for the BKK. This will enable us to group together in this difficult time of mourning to show our solidarity, our unity and our unwavering loyalty to our founder and leader Hanshi Steve Arneil.
The donations all go directly to the Cancer Research, please ensure that you add the gift aid to increase the amount donated (this will not affect the amount you donate but will be increased effectively by the government).
In these difficult times we hope that you find comfort in supporting a worthy cause. Please see link below to make any donations.
https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/hanshi-steve-arneil
Osu
The loss of our founder, Chief Instructor, and Life President Hanshi Steve Arneil (1934-2021)
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
Severn Challenge 2018 - Results
Mia Morgan (BKK Wales) performing Kanku Dai
The Severn Challenge was held on the 8th September 2018 and hosted by BKK Wales, with competitors from BKK England, BKK Wales, IFK Ireland, IKK England and WKK Wales.
A big thank you to all those that attended, in what was a very successful tournament.
Osu!
High Grade Kata finalists (L-R): Mia Morgan BKK Wales (2nd place), Chloe Slocombe BKK England (3rd place), Luke Davies BKK Wales (1st place)
Team England (L-R): Shihan Sunil Tailor, Charlotte Raisen, Ashley Black, Charlie Denton, Bradley Rowlinson, Callum Breward, Brandon Wise, Luke Sabey, Jude Ibrahim, Nikhil Patel, Charlie Watson, Chloe Slocombe, Leon Tailor, Mia Hawkins, James Baker, Evanya Tailor, Sensei Wai Cheung
Team Wales
MORE PHOTOS TO FOLLOW
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
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
Newly appointed BKK Knockdown Chief Referee
Congratulations to Shihan Andrew Turner (6th Dan) for being appointed as the BKK Knockdown Chief Referee; we wish him well in his new position.
Thanks to Shihan Alex Kerrigan (7th Dan) for all his support and hard work in this post for many decades.
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
See more photos here
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.
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
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