On behalf of our association, Thanks to all who helped make Saturdays British Karate Kyokushinkai Clicker Championships a great success. 270 fighters from the B.K.K, non-BKK & Ireland. Continuing to fight semi-contact since our formation in 1965 under the guidance of Hanshi Steve Arneil 10th Dan.
Special thanks to Gareth Jones for all his work in advance and then on the day. The Area Managers Shihans: David Pickthall, Neil Madeley, Felix Ntumazah, Janine Davies, Paul Baker & Andrew Turner and all the un-mentioned officials, without who’s help we could not run the event.
Thanks also to Andy Rotherham & Stuart Wright, Health & Safety & Floor Manager respectively. Abi Rotherham for stepping in as photographer, Shihan Maria da Costa and also the “special few” table officials: Helen Rowlands, Samantha Williams, Francesca Morreale, Peter Frith & Mark Mcillroy.
Lastly thank you to all the fighters, who took success and defeat with equal measure and displayed skill, courage, endeavour and respect throughout.
Osu!
Shihan Nick da Costa
(Championship lead organiser & Chief Referee)
