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Watch the British Open 2024 & The Cup of Europe LIVE on YouTube!

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We are thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated British Open 2024, featuring The Cup of Europe, will be live-streamed on the IFK's official YouTube channel. This is a premier event in the Kyokushin calendar, where top martial artists from across the globe come together to compete at the highest level.

Event Date: 5 October 2024
Time: 10:00 am (Check your local time zone)
Platforms: IFK Kyokushinkai Official YouTube Channel & gbkyokushinkai.smoothcomp.com for Draws and schedule

The British Open 2024 and The Cup of Europe promise a thrilling display of skill, power, and the true spirit of Kyokushin Karate. Whether you’re cheering on your favorite fighter or just looking to witness elite-level karate, you won’t want to miss this.

Key Event Highlights:

  • Kumite (Full-contact fighting) between some of the world’s top Kyokushin competitors.

  • The prestigious Cup of Europe, where national champions compete for international glory.

How to Join the Live Stream:

  1. Visit the IFK YouTube Channel and subscribe for notifications.

  2. On the event day, tune in for the live broadcast and experience the action in real time!

Don’t miss out on one of the most significant events in the Kyokushin calendar. Subscribe now to stay updated!

What’s happening in the British Karate Kyokushinkai?

The BKK Executive Committee would like to thank all BKK dojos for supporting our flagship championships the 44th British Open Knockdown Tournament 2022 incorporating the 12th Cup of Europe at K2 Crawley on the 1st of October.

The event was the largest knockdown championship the BKK has hosted with 270 participants. We hope that the introduction of the youth categories will inspire future karateka. The Cup of Europe demonstrated that this pathway is how we will build athletes of the future with our Champions: Emma Markwell and Callum Champion and runner-up Hayley Beth Rowlands leading the way.

The following International Organisations were represented: Chikara International, IKK, IKKU, IFK, IKO Matsushima, KJK, Kyokushin-kan, KWF, SBKR, Seido, Sononda Group, Tsu Shin Gen, US Oyama Karate, WKB, and WKO.

Twenty-two countries participated: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Denmark, Germany, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Lithuania, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Scotland, Wales, and England, and they all demonstrated that Full Contact Karate is still at the core of our ethos.

Our thanks to our Sponsors: Ride Leisure @ Wyboston Lakes and No1 Cleaning Services Limited.

Thanks also to the many who made the event such a huge success – it takes a tremendous effort to host such an event and our thanks to everyone that contributed including:

Table officials: Kath Turner, Sue Kerrigan, Helen Rowlands, Alyse Madeley, Lysha Jones, Angela Bruce, Peter, and William Laurence.

Chief Referee Shihan Andrew Turner (6th Dan) and the many national and international referees and judges.

Nick Venes and Crawley Dojo members for setting up the venue and trophies. Shihan David Pickthall (7th Dan) Organizer of the event (and the Tournament Committee) along with Gareth Jones (Tournament Manager), assisted by Chris Davies.

The Medical Team: Dr. Franz and Abi and Andy Rotherham. Kokoro, Nintai, and Milton Keynes Dojos for security. Nadia Petrova and her excellent Social Media input. Linda and Michael Keaveney on the door.

Pictures HERE

BKK Clicker Course Open to all

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.

2020 British Open Canceled Amid Coronavirus Concerns

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Due to the current pandemic, the BKK have taken the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 British Open on the 3rd of October.

With restrictions in the participation of combat sports still in place in the UK and the uncertainty for the preparation times of the athletes, it was considered the safest course of action.

To all our supporters we hope to see you all in 2021

Osu!

England
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