Sunday 6th October 2024 saw ESKA hold their annual Individual & Team Kumite Competition. This event was the perfect opportunity for members to test their Kumite prowess against their peers. The event was a great success with over 70 entrants taking part, some for their first ever time. The competition was held at The Dojo Norwich. Well done to all those that entered.

The second leg of the 2024 GB Open International Karate Championships, held at the University of Sport & Fitness, Birmingham, on Sunday 15th September was a great event.

The ESKA Members attending with the TSKUK Team achieved 2 Gold, 4 Silver & 14 Bronze, helping the team secure 12th place overall.

A huge well done to the whole TSKUK squad. We are immensely proud of each and every one of you.

Here is a breakdown of the Medallists:

Adela Rozanska

Bronze – Team Rotational Kumite, Open Grade, Female, 11 – 12 Years

Chase Gregory

Bronze – Team Rotational Kumite, Open Grade, Male, 13 – 14 Years

Edie Betts

Bronze – Individual Kata, 6th – 4th Kyu, Mixed, 6 – 8 Years

Bronze – Individual Kumite, Nihon, Open Grade, Female, 7 – 8 Years

Francis Karemo

Gold– Individual Kumite, Open Grade, Male, Veterans B, 50 Years+

Silver – Individual Kata, Open Grade, Male, Veterans B, 50 Years+

Lena Gryczaniuk

Gold – Individual Kumite, Nihon, 3rd Kyu & Above, Female, 11 – 12 Years, Under 145cms

Silver – Individual Kata, 3rd Kyu & Above, Female, 11 – 12 Years

Bronze – Team Rotational Kumite, Open Grade, Female, 11 – 12 Years

Leone Lynn

Bronze – Individual Kumite, Ippon, Open Grade, Female, Veterans A, 36 Years+

Lily Nudd

Silver – Individual Kumite, Nihon, 3rd Kyu & Above, Female, 11 – 12 Years, Over 145cms

Bronze – Individual Kumite, Sanbon, 3rd Kyu & Above, Female, 13 – 14 Years, Under 150cms

Bronze – Team Rotational Kumite, Open Grade, Female, 11 – 12 Years

Mark Jarred

Silver– Individual Kumite, Open Grade, Male, Veterans B, 50 Years+

Bronze – Individual Kata, Open Grade, Male, Veterans B, 50 Years+

Martha Selby

Bronze – Team Rotational Kumite, Open Grade, Female, 15 – 17 Years

Nia Treavett

Bronze – Team Rotational Kumite, Open Grade, Female, 15 – 17 Years

Noah Jarred

Bronze – Team Rotational Kumite, Open Grade, Male, 13 – 14 Years

Oliver Adams

Bronze – Team Rotational Kumite, Open Grade, Male, 13 – 14 Years

Rosie Nudd

Bronze – Individual Kumite, Nihon, Open Grade, Female, 7 – 8 Years

We will be holding our Individual & Team Kumite Competition
on
Sunday 6th October 2024
at
The Dojo Norwich, 6 Burton Road, NR6 6AX

Competition Entry Fee:
1 Event £15

Team Event £5/person*

*If you do not have a team of 3 but would like to enter the Team Event, please enter your details and we will try and find you a Team.

The events will be split by age, gender, height and grade.

Category List

Kumite Rules

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 2nd October 2024

Competition Start Times

 Juniors (All Grades) – 1.30pm

 Cadets & Adults (All Grades) – 3.00pm

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

Sunday 7th July 2024 saw ESKA hold their annual Novice Kata & Kumite Competition. This event was the perfect opportunity for those with little or no previous competition experience to give competitive Karate a go. The event was a great success with over 70 entrants taking part, many for their first ever time. The competition was held at The Dojo Norwich. Well done to all those that entered.

Here is a breakdown of the results:

Individual Kata

1 – Under 10 Years – Red & Orange Belt – Male

Gold – Arthur Stephenson

Silver – Timmy Wegg

Bronze – Aldo Falanga

2 – Under 10 Years – Yellow & Green Belt – Male

Gold – Liam Rutledge

Silver – Caleb Bailey

Bronze – Daniel Shearstone

3 – Under 10 Years – Purple & Purple and White Belt – Male

Gold – Khadri Srivatsav Reddy

Silver – Gilbert Scaiff

Bronze – Damang Ali

4 – Under 10 Years – Red & Orange Belt – Female

Gold – Laurel Walker

Silver – Kanihashri Radhakrishnan

Bronze – Ariana Wrighthardt

5 – Under 10 Years – Yellow & Green Belt – Female

Gold – Marnie Perfect

Silver – Akshika Ashokkumar

Bronze – Beth Swanton

6 – Under 10 Years – Purple & Purple and White Belt – Female

Gold – Edie Betts

Silver – Scarlett Blyth

Bronze – Harriet Proctor

7 – 10 to 13 Years – White, Red & Orange Belt – Male

Gold – Zachary Youngs

Silver – Dakshan Rashankrishnan

Bronze – Geol Kaithakottil

8 – 10 to 13 Years – Yellow & Green Belt – Male

Gold – Morgan Turner

Silver – Isaac Grist

Bronze – Pradhan Tejasvi Basavaraj

9 – 10 to 13 Years – Purple & Purple and White Belt – Male

Gold – Oliver Clack

Silver – Ayaan Ahrar

Bronze – Noah Calver

10 – 10 to 13 Years – Red & Orange Belt – Female

Gold – Holly-Rose Hart

Silver – Iulia Bala

Bronze – Freya Barclay

11 – 10 to 13 Years – Yellow & Green Belt – Female

Gold – Daisy Blagrove

Silver – Isabella-Rose Hackett

Bronze – Ashlie Miller

12 – 10 to 13 Years – Purple & Purple and White Belt – Female

Gold – Rosa Mailey

Silver – Inaaya Ziyan

13 – 15 Years+ – All Grades – Mixed

Gold – George Squires

Silver – Martin Scaiff

Bronze – Daniel Clack

Individual Kumite

14 – Under 10 Years – White, Red & Orange Belt – Male

Gold – Arthur Stephenson

Silver – Aldo Falanga

Bronze – Milo Borrett / Adam Irhamna

15 – Under 10 Years – Yellow & Green Belt – Male

Gold – Caleb Bailey

Silver – Jake Cocks

Bronze – Rowan Hill / Liam Rutledge

16 – Under 10 Years – Purple & Purple/White Belt – Male

Gold – Gilbert Scaiff

Silver – Damang Ali

Bronze – Corben Burton Ward / Khadri Srivatsav Reddy

17 – Under 10 Years – Red & Orange Belt – Female

Gold – Laurel Walker

Silver – Roza Dopart

Bronze – Ariana Wrighthardt

18 – Under 10 Years – Yellow & Green Belt – Female

Gold – Alexandra Olasz

Silver – Sara Kot

Bronze – Marnie Perfect / Akshika Ashokkumar

19 – Under 10 Years – Purple & Purple and White Belt – Female

Gold – Edie Betts

Silver – Harriet Proctor

20 – 10 to 13 Years – Red & Orange Belt – Female

Gold – Iulia Bala

Silver – Freya Barclay

21 – 10 to 13 Years – Green & Purple Belt – Female

Gold – Inaaya Ziyan

Silver – Ashlie Miller

Bronze – Isabella-Rose Hackett

22 – 10 to 13 Years – White, Red & Orange Belt – Male

Gold – Zachary Youngs

Silver – Geol Kaithakottil

Bronze – Jaroslav Novoselovs / Max Hernandez Brandon

23 – 10 to 13 Years – Yellow & Green Belt – Male

Gold – Morgan Turner

Silver – Pradhan Basavaraj

Bronze – Isaac Grist

24 – 10 to 13 Years – Purple & Purple and White Belt – Male – <5ft

Gold – Ryan Pirie

Silver – Benjamin Sharples

25 – 10 to 13 Years – Purple & Purple and White Belt – Male – 5ft<

Gold – Ayaan Ahrar

Silver – Oliver Clack

Bronze – James Cumberland

26 – Adult – All Grades – Male

Gold – Martin Scaiff

Silver – George Squires

Bronze – Leo Bugden

Well done to all those who entered.

The next ESKA Open Squad Trials will be on Friday 19th July 2024.

Also, please keep an eye out for more information about the ESKA Individual & Team Kumite competition on October 6th 2024.

GB Open International Karate Championships 2024 – Results

ESKA Beach Day 2024

MUNDESLEY BEACH – NR11 8BG

Sunday 11th August 2024

1.30pm – 5.00pm

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.

Course Details

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:

Individual Kata

Under 11 Years – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White)- Male

Bronze – Sam Cope (ESKA)

Under 11 Years – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White)- Female

Silver – Rosie Nudd (ESKA)

11 to 14 Years – 9th Kyu (Red) to 7th Kyu (Yellow) – Male

Bronze – Morgan Turner (ESKA)

11 to 14 Years – 6th Kyu (Green) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Female

Gold – Amelia Wilby (ESKA)

Silver – Rosie Brew (ESKA)

11 to 14 Years – 6th Kyu (Green) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Male

Gold – Josh Neep (ESKA)

11 to 14 Years – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Male

Gold – Toby Thackham (ESKA)

Silver – Frankie Walker (ESKA)

11 to 14 Years – Black Belt – Female

Gold – Daisy Toone (ESKA)

Bronze – Evey Fuller (ESKA)

11 to 14 Years – Black Belt – Male

Bronze – Noah Jarred (ESKA)

15 to 17 Years – Black Belt – Female

Silver – Martha Selby (ESKA)

18 Years + – 9th Kyu (Red) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Male

Gold – Steven Swanton (ESKA)

18 Years + – Black Belt – Female

Gold – Arwen Stewart (ESKA)

18 Years + – Black Belt – Male

Bronze –  Francis Karemo (ESKA)

Individual Kumite

Under 11 Years – 6th Kyu (Green) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Male

Gold – Fred Gotts (ESKA)

Silver – Tariq Turner (ESKA)

Under 11 Years – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Female

Bronze – Rosie Nudd (ESKA)

Under 11 Years – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Male

Silver – Eli Taylor-Windle (ESKA)

Bronze – Sam Cope (ESKA)

11 to 14 Years – Under 5ft – 7th Kyu (Yellow) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Female

Gold – Amelia Wilby (ESKA)

Bronze – Rosie Brew (ESKA)

11 to 14 Years – Under 5ft – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Male

Silver – Toby Thackham (ESKA)

11 to 14 Years – 5ft & Over – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Male

Silver – Jacob Allen (ESKA)

11 to 14 Years – 5ft & Over – Black Belt – Female

Silver – Lily Nudd (ESKA)

11 to 14 Years – 5ft & Over – Black Belt – Male

Bronze – Mateo Davila-Smith (ESKA)

15 to 17 Years – Black Belt – Female

Gold – Martha Selby (ESKA)

18 Years + – 6th Kyu (Green) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Male

Silver – Steven Swanton (ESKA)

18 Years + – Black Belt – Male

Silver – Francis Karemo (ESKA)

Bronze – Mark Jarred (ESKA)

Pairs Kata

15 to 17 Years – All Grades – Mixed

Bronze – Martha Selby / Noah Jarred – (ESKA)

Team Kumite

Under 15 Years – Under 5ft – All Grades – Female

Bronze – Rosie Nudd / Amelia Wilby / Adela Rozanska – (ESKA)

Under 15 Years – 5ft & Over – All Grades – Female

Silver – Nia Treavett / Daisy Toone / Lily Nudd – (ESKA)

Bronze – Beth Nesbitt-Clarke / Evey Fuller / Georgia Blanch – (ESKA)

18 Years + – All Grades – Male

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

ENTER HERE