On Sunday 27th November 2022, the TSKUK will be holding
a Free 1 Day Course and Dan grading at:
Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
The course will be run by:
Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan
Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
Sensei Nathan Bond 5th Dan
Sensei Charlie Tarr 4th Dan
Sensei Mary Hitchings 4th Dan
Sensei Dave Lynskey 4th Dan
Sensei Mason Gill 3rd Dan
Times
Registration from 10.30 am
Course 11.00 am – 1.00 pm
Shodan/Nidan Grading 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Sandan+ Grading – 6.00 pm
(The Sandan+ Grading will be held at The Dojo Norwich)
BOOK TICKETS HERE
Classes will be suitable for all ages and grades
Juniors 9th & 8th Kyu
Juniors 7th to 4th Kyu
Adults 9th Kyu to 4th Kyu
All 3rd & 2nd Kyus
All 1st Kyus
All Dan Grades
The course is FREE to all TSKUK members, and each attending member will receive an Official TSKUK Grading Stamp.
ESKA Gain 3 Shodan & 1 Yondan
On Sunday, 25th September 2022, the TSKUK held their bi-annual International 2-Day Course and Black Belt Grading in Canvey Island, Essex. The guest instructor for this event was Sensei Tom Kompier (7th Dan), a hugely successful event with over 250 members in attendance. The grading took place in front of a panel including Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan, Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan, Sensei Nathan Bond 5th Dan, Sensei Charlie Tarr 4th Dan, Sensei Mary Hitchings 4th Dan, Sensei Dave Lynskey 3rd Dan & Sensei Mason Gill 3rd Dan.
A very successful grading resulted in 3 students achieving their Shodan (1st Dan Black Belt) & 1 achieving Yondan (4th Dan Black Belt).
Congratulations to the following new 1st Dans:
Brenin Allen
Lily Nudd
Oliver Porter
Congratulations to the following new 4th Dans:
We will be holding our Individual & Team Kumite Competition
on Sunday 9th October 2022
at
The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Road, NR6 6AX
Competition Entry Fee:
Individual Kumite – £15
Team Kumite – £5 per Member**
**Entrants are responsible for organising their Teams. Teams can include members from the grade or height below but not above**
Click Here to view the Category List
The events will be split by age, height, gender and grade.
(Final category list to be announced once all entries have been received)
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 at 11.30 pm 5/10/2022
Junior Competition Start Times:
Red 9th Kyu to Yellow 7th Kyu Individual Kumite – 1.30 pm
Green 6th Kyu to Purple & White 4th Kyu Individual Kumite– 2.15 pm
All Grades Team Kumite – 2.30 pm
Brown 3rd Kyu+ Individual Kumite – 3.00 pm
Cadet & Adult Competition Starts at 4.00pm
Please arrive 15 minutes before the competition start time
Compulsory Protective Equipment
– PU Handpads (White or Red)
– Gum Shield
Optional Protective Equipment
– Groin Guard (Males)
– Chest Guard (Females)
If you have any questions about this competition, please call the ESKA Office on 01603 418751 or email office@eska.co.uk
On Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th July, ESKA members competed at the JSKA European Championships 2022. The championships were held at the Guildford Spectrum Sports Hall, Surrey, England.
The ESKA squad were very successful, with 24 members claiming European titles.
Here is a breakdown of the results:
Individual Events
Kyu Grade – Under 9 Years Mixed – Individual Kata
Bronze – Sidney Scott
Kyu Grade – Under 9 Years Mixed – Individual Kihon Ippon Kumite
Gold – Sidney Scott
Kyu Grade – 10 – 12 Years Female – Individual Kata
Gold – Lena Gryczaniuk
Silver – Lily Nudd
Kyu Grade – 10 – 12 Years Female – Individual Kihon Ippon Kumite
Gold – Lena Gryczaniuk
Silver – Lily Nudd
Kyu Grade – 10 – 12 Years Female – Individual Kumite
Gold – Lily Nudd
Bronze – Lena Gryczaniuk
Kyu Grade – 13 – 14 Years Male – Individual Kumite
Gold – Christos Rosis
Kyu Grade – 13 – 14 Years Female – Individual Kihon Ippon Kumite
Silver- Alexandra Turner
Kyu Grade – 40 – 59 Years Male – Individual Kata
Gold – Francis Karemo
Silver – Mark Jarred
Kyu Grade – 40 – 59 Years Male – Individual Kumite
Gold – Francis Karemo
Silver – Mark Jarred
Dan Grade – 10 – 12 Years Male – Individual Kata
Silver – Noah Jarred
Bronze – Louie Scott
Dan Grade – 10 – 12 Years Female – Individual Kumite
Silver – Kaja Laskowska
Dan Grade – 12 – 15 Years Male – Individual Kumite
Silver – Joseph Pereira
Bronze – William Fone
Dan Grade – 15 – 17 Years Male – Individual Kata
Gold – Joshua Wright
Dan Grade – 15 – 17 Years Male – Individual Kumite
Gold – Joshua Wright
Silver – Alfie Hannent
Dan Grade – 18 – 21 Years Male – Individual Kata
Gold – Max Threadwell
Dan Grade – 22 – 30 Years Male – Individual Kata
Gold – Elliot Dronfield
Team Events
4 – 12 Years Mixed – Team Kata
Silver – W. Fone / L. Nudd / J. Pereira
10 – 12 Years Male – Team Kata
Gold – W. Fone / N. Jarred / J. Pereira
10 – 12 Years Female – Team Kata
Silver – L. Nudd / D. Toone / E. Wright
Bronze – L. Gryczaniuk / K. Laskowska / S. Scott
10 – 12 Years Male – Team Kumite
Silver – W. Fone / N. Jarred / J. Pereira
10 – 12 Years Female – Team Kumite
Bronze – L. Gryczaniuk / K. Laskowska / S. Scott
13 – 14 Years Female – Team Kata
Bronze – J. Sargeant / M. Selby / A. Turner
13 – 14 Years Female – Team Kumite
Silver – J. Sargeant / M. Selby / A. Turner
15 – 21 Years Mixed – Team Kata
Gold – R. Green / M. Lambert / M. Threadwell
15 – 17 Years Male – Team Kumite
Gold – D. Allen (Westwood) / A. Hannent / J. Wright
18 – 30 Years Mixed – Team Kata
Gold – D. Allen (Westwood) / A. Hannent / J. Wright
18 – 30 Years Mixed – Team Kumite
Gold – E. Dronfield / M. Lambert / M. Threadwell
ESKA took a total of 24 Gold, 21 Silver & 13 Bronze.
A huge congratulations to you all.
Summer Holiday Club 2022
at
The Dojo Norwich
We will be running a holiday club at the Dojo Norwich on Tuesday and Thursday, 10 am – 12 pm.
Open to ESKA junior members, their siblings and friends aged 6 – 15 years.
Cost: £10 per session or £15 for two sessions a week.
You will need to wear sports clothing and bring a drink & snack for the break.
Click Here to Book Your Sessions
Tuesday 26th July
Warm Up: Mat Ball
Fitness Training: Strength Circuit
Skills: Knife Awareness
Game: Tug ‘o’ War
Thursday 28th July
Warm Up: Bull Dog
Fitness Training: HIIT Training Circuit
Skills: Pad Impact Training
Game: Tag Sparring
Tuesday 2nd August
Warm Up: Indoor Football
Fitness Training: Combat Circuit
Skills: Wrestling / Ground Techniques
Game: Stuck In The Mud
Thursday 4th August
Warm Up: Relays
Fitness Training: Endurance Circuit
Skills: Throws & Foot Sweeps
Game: Mat Ball
Tuesday 9th August
Warm Up: Bull Dog
Fitness Training: HIIT Training Circuit
Skills: Pad Impact Training
Game: Tag Sparring
Thursday 11th August
Warm Up: Stuck In The Mud
Fitness Training: Combat Circuit
Skills: Weapons Training Introduction
Game: Dodge Ball
Tuesday 16th August
Warm Up: Relays
Fitness Training: Endurance Circuit
Skills: Throws & Foot Sweeps
Game: Mat Ball
Thursday 18th August
Warm Up: Dodge Ball
Fitness Training: Strength Circuit
Skills: Self Defence
Game: Bull Dog
Tuesday 23rd August
Warm Up: Stuck In The Mud
Fitness Training: Combat Circuit
Skills: Weapons Training Introduction
Game: Dodge Ball
Thursday 25th August
Warm Up: Mat Ball
Fitness Training: Strength Circuit
Skills: Knife Awareness
Game: Tug ‘o’ War
Tuesday 30th August
Warm Up: Dodge Ball
Fitness Training: Endurance Circuit
Skills: Self Defence
Game: Bull Dog
Thursday 1st September
Warm Up: Indoor Football
Fitness Training: HIIT Training Circuit
Skills: Wrestling / Ground Techniques
Game: Stuck In The Mud
Summer Holiday Club 2022
at
The Dojo Norwich
We will be running a holiday club at the Dojo Norwich on Tuesday and Thursday, 10 am – 12 pm.
Open to ESKA junior members, their siblings and friends aged 6 – 15 years.
Cost: £10 per session or £15 for two sessions a week.
You will need to wear sports clothing and bring a drink & snack for the break.
Click Here to Book Your Sessions
Tuesday 26th July
Warm Up: Mat Ball
Fitness Training: Strength Circuit
Skills: Knife Awareness
Game: Tug ‘o’ War
Thursday 28th July
Warm Up: Bull Dog
Fitness Training: HIIT Training Circuit
Skills: Pad Impact Training
Game: Tag Sparring
Tuesday 2nd August
Warm Up: Indoor Football
Fitness Training: Combat Circuit
Skills: Wrestling / Ground Techniques
Game: Stuck In The Mud
Thursday 4th August
Warm Up: Relays
Fitness Training: Endurance Circuit
Skills: Throws & Foot Sweeps
Game: Mat Ball
Tuesday 9th August
Warm Up: Bull Dog
Fitness Training: HIIT Training Circuit
Skills: Pad Impact Training
Game: Tag Sparring
Thursday 11th August
Warm Up: Stuck In The Mud
Fitness Training: Combat Circuit
Skills: Weapons Training Introduction
Game: Dodge Ball
Tuesday 16th August
Warm Up: Relays
Fitness Training: Endurance Circuit
Skills: Throws & Foot Sweeps
Game: Mat Ball
Thursday 18th August
Warm Up: Dodge Ball
Fitness Training: Strength Circuit
Skills: Self Defence
Game: Bull Dog
Tuesday 23rd August
Warm Up: Stuck In The Mud
Fitness Training: Combat Circuit
Skills: Weapons Training Introduction
Game: Dodge Ball
Thursday 25th August
Warm Up: Mat Ball
Fitness Training: Strength Circuit
Skills: Knife Awareness
Game: Tug ‘o’ War
Tuesday 30th August
Warm Up: Dodge Ball
Fitness Training: Endurance Circuit
Skills: Self Defence
Game: Bull Dog
Thursday 1st September
Warm Up: Indoor Football
Fitness Training: HIIT Training Circuit
Skills: Wrestling / Ground Techniques
Game: Stuck In The Mud
The course is open to all Junior and Adult TSKUK members.
1 Day – £30.00
2 Days – £45.00
And also to Non Members
1 Day – £40.00
2 Days – £60.00
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Saturday 24th September 2022
Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Registration – 10.30am – 11.00am
Training – 11.00am – 1.50pm
TSKUK Dan Certificate Presentation
1.50pm – 2.00pm
Sunday 25th September 2022
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Registration – 10.30am – 11.00am
Training course – 11.00am – 1.50pm
TSKUK Dan Certificate Presentation
1.50pm – 2.00pm
One official TSKUK Course stamp will be issued for each day.
Click HERE To Book Your Course Ticket
TSKUK Dan Gradings 25th September 2022
1st & 2nd Dan
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Grading – 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Spectators Welcome
3rd Dan & Above
963 London Rd, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 3LB
Grading – 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Closed Grading – No Spectators
Click HERE to Book Your Grading Ticket
ESKA Class Closures
All ESKA Classes will be closed on Saturday 24th September except for:
The Dojo Norwich
Beginners – 9.00am – 10.00am
Eileen Ash Sports Hall
Tiny Tigers – 9.00am – 9.45am
Sensei Tom Kompier 7th Dan
Sensei Tom Kompier entered the JKA Instructors Course in 1998 and lived and trained in Japan for many years. Following residing in Japan, Tom Sensei then taught professionally in Switzerland before returning to Japan to pursue a career as a diplomat. He now lives in The Hague and regularly teaches in Amsterdam. Tom Sensei teaches the Japanese style Shotokan with its strong emphasis on correct form and the typical Kihon-Kata-Kumite tradition. Although it’s Japanese style Shotokan that Tom Sensei Kompier favours, he still maintains his undeniable European or Western approach to ‘teaching’ the art. Tom Kompier is a very modest, humble guy with a great attitude and excellent technique and currently holds the rank of 7th Dan.
Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan
Sensei Alan Parrish started training Shotokan Karate in 1974 in Hadleigh, Essex, teaching professionally since 1994; and is the Chief Instructor of Westwood Karate Academy and is the Co-Founder of TSKUK. Sensei Alan is a former multiple Regional and National KUGB Champion and was a member of the ITKF National Squad for over ten years. Sensei Alan was awarded his 7th Dan (Nanadan) in Japan 2019 from Isaka Sensei.
Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
Sensei Jason Hitchings started training Shotokan Karate in 1981 in Norwich, Norfolk and is the Chief Instructor of Eastern Shotokan Karate Association, founded in 1995. He has won numerous national and international titles worldwide, including winning gold at the Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo, in April 2018. One of Jason’s proudest karate moments was passing his 6th Dan (Rokudan) grading in March 2017 at the WTKO Honbu Dojo, New York.
On Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th July, ESKA members competed at the JSKA European Championships 2022. The championships were held at the Guildford Spectrum Sports Hall, Surrey, England.
The ESKA squad were very successful, with 24 members claiming European titles.
Here is a breakdown of the results:
Individual Events
Kyu Grade – Under 9 Years Mixed – Individual Kata
Bronze – Sidney Scott
Kyu Grade – Under 9 Years Mixed – Individual Kihon Ippon Kumite
Gold – Sidney Scott
Kyu Grade – 10 – 12 Years Female – Individual Kata
Gold – Lena Gryczaniuk
Silver – Lily Nudd
Kyu Grade – 10 – 12 Years Female – Individual Kihon Ippon Kumite
Gold – Lena Gryczaniuk
Silver – Lily Nudd
Kyu Grade – 10 – 12 Years Female – Individual Kumite
Gold – Lily Nudd
Bronze – Lena Gryczaniuk
Kyu Grade – 13 – 14 Years Male – Individual Kumite
Gold – Christos Rosis
Kyu Grade – 13 – 14 Years Female – Individual Kihon Ippon Kumite
Silver- Alexandra Turner
Kyu Grade – 40 – 59 Years Male – Individual Kata
Gold – Francis Karemo
Silver – Mark Jarred
Kyu Grade – 40 – 59 Years Male – Individual Kumite
Gold – Francis Karemo
Silver – Mark Jarred
Dan Grade – 10 – 12 Years Male – Individual Kata
Silver – Noah Jarred
Bronze – Louie Scott
Dan Grade – 10 – 12 Years Female – Individual Kumite
Silver – Kaja Laskowska
Dan Grade – 12 – 15 Years Male – Individual Kumite
Silver – Joseph Pereira
Bronze – William Fone
Dan Grade – 15 – 17 Years Male – Individual Kata
Gold – Joshua Wright
Dan Grade – 15 – 17 Years Male – Individual Kumite
Gold – Joshua Wright
Silver – Alfie Hannent
Dan Grade – 18 – 21 Years Male – Individual Kata
Gold – Max Threadwell
Dan Grade – 22 – 30 Years Male – Individual Kata
Gold – Elliot Dronfield
Team Events
4 – 12 Years Mixed – Team Kata
Silver – W. Fone / L. Nudd / J. Pereira
10 – 12 Years Male – Team Kata
Gold – W. Fone / N. Jarred / J. Pereira
10 – 12 Years Female – Team Kata
Silver – L. Nudd / D. Toone / E. Wright
Bronze – L. Gryczaniuk / K. Laskowska / S. Scott
10 – 12 Years Male – Team Kumite
Silver – W. Fone / N. Jarred / J. Pereira
10 – 12 Years Female – Team Kumite
Bronze – L. Gryczaniuk / K. Laskowska / S. Scott
13 – 14 Years Female – Team Kata
Bronze – J. Sargeant / M. Selby / A. Turner
13 – 14 Years Female – Team Kumite
Silver – J. Sargeant / M. Selby / A. Turner
15 – 21 Years Mixed – Team Kata
Gold – R. Green / M. Lambert / M. Threadwell
15 – 17 Years Male – Team Kumite
Gold – D. Allen (Westwood) / A. Hannent / J. Wright
18 – 30 Years Mixed – Team Kata
Gold – D. Allen (Westwood) / A. Hannent / J. Wright
18 – 30 Years Mixed – Team Kumite
Gold – E. Dronfield / M. Lambert / M. Threadwell
ESKA took a total of 24 Gold, 21 Silver & 13 Bronze.
A huge congratulations to you all.
On Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th July, ESKA members competed at the JSKA European Championships 2022. The championships were held at the Guildford Spectrum Sports Hall, Surrey, England.
The ESKA squad were very successful, with 24 members claiming European titles.
Here is a breakdown of the results:
Individual Events
Kyu Grade – Under 9 Years Mixed – Individual Kata
Bronze – Sidney Scott
Kyu Grade – Under 9 Years Mixed – Individual Kihon Ippon Kumite
Gold – Sidney Scott
Kyu Grade – 10 – 12 Years Female – Individual Kata
Gold – Lena Gryczaniuk
Silver – Lily Nudd
Kyu Grade – 10 – 12 Years Female – Individual Kihon Ippon Kumite
Gold – Lena Gryczaniuk
Silver – Lily Nudd
Kyu Grade – 10 – 12 Years Female – Individual Kumite
Gold – Lily Nudd
Bronze – Lena Gryczaniuk
Kyu Grade – 13 – 14 Years Male – Individual Kumite
Gold – Christos Rosis
Kyu Grade – 13 – 14 Years Female – Individual Kihon Ippon Kumite
Silver- Alexandra Turner
Kyu Grade – 40 – 59 Years Male – Individual Kata
Gold – Francis Karemo
Silver – Mark Jarred
Kyu Grade – 40 – 59 Years Male – Individual Kumite
Gold – Francis Karemo
Silver – Mark Jarred
Dan Grade – 10 – 12 Years Male – Individual Kata
Silver – Noah Jarred
Bronze – Louie Scott
Dan Grade – 10 – 12 Years Female – Individual Kumite
Silver – Kaja Laskowska
Dan Grade – 12 – 15 Years Male – Individual Kumite
Silver – Joseph Pereira
Bronze – William Fone
Dan Grade – 15 – 17 Years Male – Individual Kata
Gold – Joshua Wright
Dan Grade – 15 – 17 Years Male – Individual Kumite
Gold – Joshua Wright
Silver – Alfie Hannent
Dan Grade – 18 – 21 Years Male – Individual Kata
Gold – Max Threadwell
Dan Grade – 22 – 30 Years Male – Individual Kata
Gold – Elliot Dronfield
Team Events
4 – 12 Years Mixed – Team Kata
Silver – W. Fone / L. Nudd / J. Pereira
10 – 12 Years Male – Team Kata
Gold – W. Fone / N. Jarred / J. Pereira
10 – 12 Years Female – Team Kata
Silver – L. Nudd / D. Toone / E. Wright
Bronze – L. Gryczaniuk / K. Laskowska / S. Scott
10 – 12 Years Male – Team Kumite
Silver – W. Fone / N. Jarred / J. Pereira
10 – 12 Years Female – Team Kumite
Bronze – L. Gryczaniuk / K. Laskowska / S. Scott
13 – 14 Years Female – Team Kata
Bronze – J. Sargeant / M. Selby / A. Turner
13 – 14 Years Female – Team Kumite
Silver – J. Sargeant / M. Selby / A. Turner
15 – 21 Years Mixed – Team Kata
Gold – R. Green / M. Lambert / M. Threadwell
15 – 17 Years Male – Team Kumite
Gold – D. Allen (Westwood) / A. Hannent / J. Wright
18 – 30 Years Mixed – Team Kata
Gold – D. Allen (Westwood) / A. Hannent / J. Wright
18 – 30 Years Mixed – Team Kumite
Gold – E. Dronfield / M. Lambert / M. Threadwell
ESKA took a total of 24 Gold, 21 Silver & 13 Bronze.
A huge congratulations to you all.
On Sunday 24th April 2022, ESKA members attended the TSKUK Members Course and Black Belt Grading in Canvey Island, Essex. The grading took place in front of a panel including Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan, Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th, Sensei Nathan Bond 5th Dan, Sensei Charlie Tarr 4th Dan, Sensei Mary Hitchings 4th Dan, Sensei Dave Lynskey 3rd Dan & Sensei Mason Gill 3rd Dan.
A very successful grading resulted in 6 students achieving their Shodan (1st Dan Black Belt).
Congratulations to the following new 1st Dans:
- Ameera Olaonipekun
- Hannah-May Eastick
- Hugh Nottingham
- Kaja Laskowska
- Nia Treavett
- Sidney Scott
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