Come and join the ESKA Karate instructing team for a day of beach games and fun!!
You will find us to the right of the main access slope to the beach, past the cafe.
This event is open to all ESKA Members, their families & their friends.
Don’t forget to bring a picnic.
All members under 16 Years MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Parking is available at Beach Car Park, Beach Road, Mundesley (Pay & Display).
This Car Park does get busy so arrive early to avoid disappointment.
After the huge success of the courses in 2023, ESKA proudly announces that we will be again hosting Sensei Iain Abernethy.
The Dojo Norwich, Norfolk. NR6 6AX
Saturday 20th July 2024
1.00pm – 5.15pm
Due to the content and length of this course, it is only open for Brown Belt or Above, Aged 12 Years+.
Sensei Iain Abernethy has been involved in martial arts since childhood. Iain holds the rank of 7th Dan with the British Combat Association (one of the world’s leading groups for close-quarter combat, self-protection and practical martial arts), the British Combat Karate Association, and the English Karate Federation.
One of the leading exponents of applied Karate, Iain has written several critically acclaimed books on the practical application of traditional martial arts. He is well known for his work on the pragmatic use of the techniques and concepts recorded in the traditional Kata. Iain’s seminars, books, DVDs and articles have proved very popular with those groups and individuals who wish to practise their arts as the pragmatic systems they were initially intended to be.
The 2024 TSKUK National Championships, held in Canvey Island, Essex, on 19th May 2024 was an outstanding event. With 160+ competitors from 7 clubs, the level of skill and sportsmanship was truly impressive.
The organisation was smooth, ensuring a pleasant experience for everyone. The atmosphere was lively, with supporters adding to the day’s excitement.
Competitors demonstrated impressive technique and dedication, making each match and performance engaging. The judges and officials maintained fairness and professionalism throughout.
Overall, the 2024 TSKUK National Championships was a great success. Congratulations to all involved for making it so.
Here is a breakdown of the results:
Bronze – Sam Cope (ESKA)
Silver – Rosie Nudd (ESKA)
Bronze – Morgan Turner (ESKA)
Gold – Amelia Wilby (ESKA)
Silver – Rosie Brew (ESKA)
Gold – Josh Neep (ESKA)
Gold – Toby Thackham (ESKA)
Silver – Frankie Walker (ESKA)
Gold – Daisy Toone (ESKA)
Bronze – Evey Fuller (ESKA)
Bronze – Noah Jarred (ESKA)
Silver – Martha Selby (ESKA)
Gold – Steven Swanton (ESKA)
Gold – Arwen Stewart (ESKA)
Bronze – Francis Karemo (ESKA)
Gold – Fred Gotts (ESKA)
Silver – Tariq Turner (ESKA)
Bronze – Rosie Nudd (ESKA)
Silver – Eli Taylor-Windle (ESKA)
Bronze – Sam Cope (ESKA)
Gold – Amelia Wilby (ESKA)
Bronze – Rosie Brew (ESKA)
Silver – Toby Thackham (ESKA)
Silver – Jacob Allen (ESKA)
Silver – Lily Nudd (ESKA)
Bronze – Mateo Davila-Smith (ESKA)
Gold – Martha Selby (ESKA)
Silver – Steven Swanton (ESKA)
Silver – Francis Karemo (ESKA)
Bronze – Mark Jarred (ESKA)
Bronze – Martha Selby / Noah Jarred – (ESKA)
Bronze – Rosie Nudd / Amelia Wilby / Adela Rozanska – (ESKA)
Silver – Nia Treavett / Daisy Toone / Lily Nudd – (ESKA)
Bronze – Beth Nesbitt-Clarke / Evey Fuller / Georgia Blanch – (ESKA)
Bronze – Ben McQuillan / Mark Jarred / Francis Karemo – (ESKA)
ESKA secured 9 Gold, 14 Silver & 20 Bronze Medals
Well done to all those who entered.
After the success of last years’ ESKA Novice Competition, we are excited to announce the 2024 ESKA Novice Karate Competition for Beginners (White Belt to Purple & White Belt Only).
This event is an excellent opportunity for you or your children to showcase their skills and experience the thrill of competition.
Here are all the details you need to know:
???? Free to Enter:
We believe in supporting the growth and development of well-rounded Karate students, which is why this competition is free to enter. It’s a fantastic chance for you or your children to challenge themselves and gain valuable experience.
???? Great Opportunity to Try Karate Competition for the First Time:
This event is the perfect opportunity for taking your first steps into the exciting world of competitive Karate. We understand that participating in your first Karate competition can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for children and adults. This event will provide a supportive and encouraging atmosphere, ensuring everyone feels motivated and confident throughout the competition. It’s an experience not to be missed.
???? Individual Kata and Individual Kumite Events:
Competitors can showcase their Karate skills in Individual Kata (your choice of Kata) and Individual Kumite (Free Sparring) events. Whether you prefer Kata or Kumite, you can participate in one or both events, based on your interests and skills. Follow the link to see the competition rules – ESKA Novice Competition Rules.
???? Fair Competitions:
The categories in this competition will be separated based on belt colour, age, gender, and height (where appropriate), ensuring that competitors will compete against opponents of similar abilities, making the event as fair as possible. Awards will be presented for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place for Kata and 1st, 2nd & joint 3rd place for Kumite.
????Exclusively Available for ESKA Members:
This exciting competition is exclusively available for ESKA members, providing a unique opportunity for members to engage with fellow Karate enthusiasts within our club.
????Date and Venue:
1.30pm Sunday 7th July 2024. The competition will be held at The Dojo Norwich, NR6 6AX.
????Equipment Needed:
Kata events do not require any additional equipment beyond your Karate uniform and belt. Kumite categories require Hand Pads (Red or White) and Gumshields (any colour).
These are available to order at the ESKA Online Shop
Entries close at 11:30 pm Wednesday 3rd July 2024
The Dojo Norwich Hosts ESKA Kata Event
On Sunday, 14th April 2024, The Dojo Norwich was the venue for ESKA’s Kata and Kumite competition, drawing in over 100 participants.
The event showcased a wide array of karate skills, with competitors from various age groups taking part in Kata and Pairs Kata disciplines. Participants from beginners to seasoned black belts displayed exceptional precision and expertise, engaging the audience and judges.
Kata involved performers executing a series of moves in a fixed sequence, simulating defense and attack motions against imaginary foes, with judges evaluating based on technique, timing, and the demonstration of power.
Beyond being a competitive event, the ESKA Kata competition celebrated the club’s ethos of sportsmanship, discipline, respect, and continual growth.
Gold – Akshika Ashokkumar (ESKA)
Silver – Alexandra Olasz (ESKA)
Bronze – Nadia Miszczyk (ESKA)
Gold – Nate Amps (SKS)
Silver – Harry Cheng (SKS)
Bronze – Henry Askew (SKS)
Gold – Salvador Nnochiri (SKS)
Silver – Samuela Nnochiri (SKS)
Bronze – Iulia Bala (ESKA)
Gold – Abigail Swiderek (SKS)
Silver – Edie Betts (ESKA)
Bronze – Scarlett Blyth (ESKA)
Gold – Logan Gale (ESKA)
Silver – George Askew (SKS)
Bronze – Khadri Reddy (ESKA)
Gold – Tariq Turner (ESKA)
Silver – Patriks Rancan (SKS)
Bronze – Bear Styles (SKS)
Gold – Amelia Wilby (ESKA)
Silver – Liva Hartmane (SKS)
Bronze – Faith Roat (ESKA)
Gold – Rosie Nudd (ESKA)
Silver – Lottie Bobbin (ESKA)
Bronze – Adela Rozanska (ESKA)
Gold – Annabelle Hitchings (ESKA)
Silver – Eva Lewis-Butler (ESKA)
Bronze – Ria Hadome (ESKA)
Gold – Toby Thackham (ESKA)
Silver – Jacob Allen (ESKA)
Bronze – Eli Taylor-Windle (ESKA)
Gold – Noah Jarred (ESKA)
Silver – Mateo Davila-Smith (ESKA)
Bronze – Oliver Adams (ESKA)
Gold – Daisy Toone (ESKA)
Silver – Beth Nesbitt-Clarke (ESKA)
Bronze – Hannah-May Eastick (ESKA)
Gold – Jamie Plane (ESKA)
Silver – Alfie Woodcock (SKS)
Bronze – Yanis Boulbadaoui (ESKA)
Gold – Martha Selby (ESKA)
Silver – Evey Fuller (ESKA)
Bronze – Ella Wright (ESKA)
Gold – Dawn Styles (SKS)
Silver – Janis Vilkajs (ESKA)
Bronze – Alex Gale (ESKA)
Gold – Francis Karemo (ESKA)
Silver – Arwen Stewart (ESKA)
Bronze – Antony Culy (SKS)
Gold – Harriet Proctor & Scarlett Blyth (ESKA)
Silver – Khadri Reddy & Pradhan Basavaraj (ESKA)
Bronze – Nadia Miszczyk & Alexandra Olasz (ESKA)
Gold – Amelia Wilby & Annabelle Hitchings (ESKA)
Silver – Adela Rozanska & Michael Angelov (ESKA)
Bronze – Edie Betts & Rosie Nudd (ESKA)
Gold – Lily Nudd & Noah Jarred (ESKA)
Silver – Lily Adams & Oliver Adams (ESKA)
Bronze – Brenin Allen & Lucas Ball (ESKA)
Gold – Ella Wright & Martha Selby (ESKA)
Silver – Paul Stewart & Arwen Stewart (ESKA)
Bronze – Dawn Styles & Bear Styles (SKS)
Well done to all those who took part.
Please keep an eye out for more information on our upcoming events:
May 19th 2024 – TSKUK National Championships 2024 – Enter Here
July 7th 2024 – Novice Competition – Individual Kata & Kumite – Enter Here
October 6th 2024 – ESKA Inhouse Competition – Individual & Team Kumite
The Dojo Norwich Hosts ESKA Kata and Kumite Event
On Sunday, 28th January 2024, The Dojo Norwich was the venue for ESKA’s Kata and Kumite competition, drawing in over 100 participants.
The event showcased a wide array of karate skills, with competitors from various age groups taking part in Kata and Kumite disciplines. Participants from beginners to seasoned black belts displayed exceptional precision and expertise, engaging the audience and judges.
Kata involved performers executing a series of moves in a fixed sequence, simulating defense and attack motions against imaginary foes, with judges evaluating based on technique, timing, and the demonstration of power and grace.
Kumite, the sparring element, added an exciting dynamic with athletes demonstrating their quickness, agility, and strategy in scoring points through controlled, accurate strikes.
Emphasizing the importance of safety and fair play, the matches were closely monitored to maintain a respectful and competitive environment. The high-energy battles and the display of martial arts skills made for an exhilarating spectacle for everyone present.
Beyond being a competitive event, the ESKA Kata and Kumite competition celebrated the club’s ethos of discipline, respect, and continual growth. The participation of over 100 individuals underscored the depth and variety of karate talent within the club.
See the full results below:
Gold – Oscar Clarke (SKS)
Silver – Daniel Shearstone (ESKA)
Bronze – Damang Ali (ESKA)
Gold – Scarlett Blyth (ESKA)
Silver – Beth Swanton (ESKA)
Bronze – Alexandra Olasz (ESKA)
Gold – Isaac Grist (ESKA)
Silver – William Jenner-Ludbrook (ESKA)
Bronze – Bear Styles (SKS)
Gold – Leon Merrison (SKS)
Silver – Corben Burton Ward (ESKA)
Bronze – Henry Appleton (ESKA)
Gold – Abigail Swiderek (SKS)
Silver – Edie Betts (ESKA)
Bronze – Annika Rovica-Vilkaja (ESKA)
Gold – Tariq Turner (ESKA)
Silver – Patriks Rancan (SKS)
Bronze – Edison Culy (SKS)
Gold – Amelia Wilby (ESKA)
Silver – Rosie Brew (ESKA)
Bronze – Liva Hartmane (SKS)
Gold – Ajay Ashokkumar (ESKA)
Silver – Sharvin Arran Sutharsan (ESKA)
Bronze – Jack Lambert (ESKA)
Gold – Rosie Nudd (ESKA)
Silver – Adela Rozanska (ESKA)
Gold – Jacob Allen (ESKA)
Silver – Chase Gregory (ESKA)
Bronze – Eli Taylor-Windle (ESKA)
Gold – Ananbelle Hitchings (ESKA)
Silver – Eleanor Jenner-Ludbrook (ESKA)
Bronze – Darcy Fowler (ESKA)
Gold – Oliver Adams (ESKA)
Silver – William Fone (ESKA)
Bronze – Mateo Davila-Smith (ESKA)
Gold – Daisy Toone (ESKA)
Silver – Evie Fuller (ESKA)
Bronze – Lena Gryczaniuk (ESKA)
Gold – Alexandra Turner (ESKA)
Silver – Tushan Prasanthan (ESKA)
Bronze – Yanis Boulbadaoui (ESKA)
Gold – Ella Wright (ESKA)
Silver – Sam Howlett (ESKA)
Bronze – Grace Twigge (HKS)
Gold – Janis Vilkajs (SKS)
Silver – Daniel Thurtell (ESKA)
Bronze – Steven Swanton (ESKA)
Gold – Sanita Rovica-Vilkaja (SKS)
Silver – Dawn Styles (SKS)
Bronze – Sabrina Gaff (ESKA)
Gold – Lee Norton (ESKA)
Silver – Sarah Chambers (ESKA)
Gold – Arwen Stewart (ESKA)
Silver – Mark Jarred (ESKA)
Bronze – Francis Karemo (ESKA)
Gold – Damang Ali (ESKA)
Silver – Oskar Piasecki (SKS)
Bronze – Kacper Lisaj (SKS) / Oscar Clarke (SKS)
Gold – Laura Vinnicenko (SKS)
Silver – Alexandra Olasz (ESKA)
Bronze – Akshika Ashokkumar (ESKA) / Midile Zulpyte (ESKA)
Gold – Bear Styles (SKS)
Silver – William Jenner-Ludbrook (ESKA)
Gold – Fred Gotts (ESKA)
Silver – James Cumberland (ESKA)
Bronze – Gilbert Scaiff (ESKA) / Arthur Perlman (ESKA)
Gold – Abigail Swiderek (SKS)
Silver – Edie Betts (ESKA)
Bronze – Annika Rovica-Vilkaja (SKS) / Lottie Bobbin (ESKA)
Gold – Tariq Turner (ESKA)
Silver – Patriks Rancans (SKS)
Bronze – Spike Fickling (ESKA)
Gold – Amelia Wilby (ESKA)
Silver – Inaaya Ziyan (ESKA)
Bronze – Rosie Brew (ESKA) / Vi Dutiro (ESKA)
Gold – Thomas Thrower (ESKA)
Silver – Henry Davies (ESKA)
Bronze – Edmund Reddington (ESKA)
Gold – Sharvin Arran Sutharsan (ESKA)
Silver – Ajay Ashokkumar (ESKA)
Gold – Rosie Nudd (ESKA)
Silver – Adela Rozanska (ESKA)
Gold – Eli Taylor-Windle (ESKA)
Silver – Rackan Alhassan (ESKA)
Bronze – Jazsvin Prasanthan (ESKA) / Chase Gregory (ESKA)
Gold – Eleanor Jenner-Ludbrook (ESKA)
Silver – Annabelle Hitchings (ESKA)
Bronze – Ria Hadome (ESKA) / Darcy Fowler (ESKA)
Gold – Jacob Allen (ESKA)
Silver – Ethan Drake (ESKA)
Bronze – Edward Tickner (ESKA)
Gold – Noah Jarred (ESKA)
Silver – William Fone (ESKA)
Bronze – Mateo Davila-Smith (ESKA) / Oliver Adams (ESKA)
Gold – Daisy Toone (ESKA)
Silver – Lily Nudd (ESKA)
Bronze – Beth Nesbitt-Clarke (ESKA) / Georgia Blanch (ESKA)
Gold – Tushan Prasanthan (ESKA)
Silver – Yanis Boulbadaoui (ESKA)
Bronze – Jackson Carver (SKS)
Gold – Lewis Barker (ESKA)
Silver – Ethan Applegate (ESKA)
Bronze – Tyler Paul (ESKA) / Joe Minnis (ESKA)
Gold – Nia Treavett (ESKA)
Silver – Alexandra Turner (ESKA)
Bronze – Jennifer Markellos (ESKA) / Ella Wright (ESKA)
Gold – Janis Vilkajs (SKS)
Silver – Martin Scaiff (ESKA)
Bronze – Daniel Thurtell (ESKA) / Steven Swanton (ESKA)
Gold – Dawn Styles (SKS)
Silver – Sanita Rovica-Vilkaja (SKS)
Bronze – Sabrina Gaff (ESKA)
Gold – Francis Karemo (ESKA)
Silver – Mark Jarred (ESKA)
Bronze – Joe Askew (ESKA) / Ian Munday (ESKA)
Gold – Francis Karemo (ESKA)
Silver – Mark Jarred (ESKA)
Bronze – Joe Askew (ESKA) / Ian Munday (ESKA)
Gold – Arwen Stewart (ESKA)
Silver – Sarah Chambers (SKS)
Well done to all those who took part.
Our next competition will be Individual Kata & Pairs Kata held at the Dojo Norwich on Sunday 14th April 2024.
We will be holding our Individual Kata & Individual Kumite Competition
on
Sunday 28th January 2024
at
The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Road, NR6 6AX
Competition Entry Fee:
1 Event £15.00
2 Events £25.00
The events will be split by age, gender, height and grade.
There will be awards presented for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Competition is open to:
Juniors (6 – 13yrs)
Cadets (14 – 17yrs)
Adults (18+)
Entries close 11.30pm Wednesday 24th January 2024
Please arrive 15 minutes before the competition start time.
If you have any questions about this competition, please call the ESKA Office on 01603 418751 or click here to email office@eska.co.uk
The JKA held their annual Open National Championships on Saturday 28th October. The championships were held at the K2 Sports Centre, Crawley.
The TSKUK Squad was made up from members of Eastern Shotokan Karate Association & Westwood Karate Academy.
Here is a breakdown of the results:
Female Individual Kumite 7-9 Years 3rd Kyu+
Silver – Rosie Nudd (ESKA)
Male 40+ Individual Kumite
Silver – Mark Jarred (ESKA)
Boys Individual Kumite 13-15
Silver – Lewis Barker (ESKA)
ESKA secured 3 Silver.
Congratulations to you all on this fantastic set of results.
The HDKI held their annual Open National Championships on Saturday 14th October. The championships were held at the Portway Lifestyle Centre, Oldbury.
The TSKUK Squad was made up from members of Eastern Shotokan Karate Association & Westwood Karate Academy.
Here is a breakdown of the results:
Individual Kata – 3rd Kyu & Above – 12 to 15 Years
Gold – Evey Fuller (ESKA)
Individual Kumite – All Grade – 10 to 11 Years- Male
Gold – Sam Cope (ESKA)
Silver – Toby Thackham (ESKA)
Individual Kumite – 10th to 4th Kyu – 20 Years & Above – Female
Gold – Leone Lynn (ESKA)
Individual Kumite – 3rd Kyu & Above – 16 to 19 Years – Male
Bronze – Alfie Hannent (ESKA)
Individual Kumite – 3rd Kyu & Above – 12 to 15 Years – Over 5’2″ – Male
Bronze – William Fone (ESKA)
Mixed Team Kumite – 3rd Kyu & Above
Bronze – Mac Oats (Westwood Karate Academy) / Alfie Hannent (ESKA) / Hannah Mitchell (Westwood Karate Academy)
ESKA secured 3 Gold, 1 Silver & 3 Bronze.
Congratulations to you all on this fantastic set of results.
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