Category Archives: Competitions

JKA England, London and South East Region Championship, 13th November 2011

After a long but very worthwhile day, Shiranamikai came away with 4 medals at the London and South East Championship! David: Bronze in kumite Parth: Bronze in kumite Danny: Gold in kata, Bronze in kumite Well done guys – and … Continue reading

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2011 JKA England National Championship, 2nd July 2011

They say things happen in threes. One week ago I had a puncture and ended up buying a new set of tyres. On the eve of the competition, I got a call from a stressed parent who needed a lift … Continue reading

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JKA European Championship, England, 2nd April 2011

With sword fighting, drumming and magic tricks on the programme, it might well have been the script for a Takeshi Kitano film. You would also have been forgiven for thinking that the competition had taken place in France as they … Continue reading

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Kyu Grades National Championship, 14th November 2010

This year’s Kyu Grade Championship was held at the Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex. With this being the regular venue for the annual JKA England special courses in spring and summer, it was familiar territory. A few of us met bright … Continue reading

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National Championship, 3rd July 2010

Although entering the competition this year, the commitment of teaching in Swiss Cottage at 2pm meant that there was little chance of my competing before having to leave at midday latest – adult categories don’t normally start until around this … Continue reading

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JKA European Championship, Germany, 27th March 2010

JKA England’s Senior Squad recently participated in the European Championships held in Bochum Germany. It felt great to be part of the team and embarking on my first International competition. Although eliminated from individual kata much sooner than I would … Continue reading

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Kyu Grade Championship, 22nd November 2009

Parth represented our club at the JKA (Japan Karate Asssociation) England 2009 Kyu Grade Championships held at Walton on Thames. This was his first experience of a karate competition, and it was also a first for Shiranamikai, being a relatively … Continue reading

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