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On Saturday 29th October, ESKA members represented the TSKUK at the JKA England Championships 2022. The championships were held at the K2 Arena, Crawley, England.

Here is a breakdown of the results:

Children’s Kata (13 – 15 yrs) Orange/Red/Yellow (9th – 7th Kyu)

Bronze – Jamie Plane

Boys Sanbon Kumite (8 – 9 yrs) Orange/Red/Yellow (9th – 7th Kyu)

Bronze – Toby Thackham

Boys Sanbon Kumite (13 – 15 yrs) Orange/Red/Yellow (9th – 7th Kyu)

Gold – Jamie Plane

Boys Kihon Ippon Kumite (6-9 yrs) Green/Purple/Purple-White (6th-4th Kyu)

Silver – Sam Cope

Girls Sanbon Kumite (6 – 7 yrs) Orange/Red/Yellow (9th – 7th Kyu)

Silver-  Rosie Nudd

Girls Individual Kata (7-12yrs) Brown & Black Belts (3rd Kyu+)

4th – Sidney Scott

Boys Individual Kata (10 – 12 yrs) Brown & Black Belts (3rd Kyu+)

Bronze – Noah Jarred

Boys Individual Kumite (10 – 12 yrs) Brown & Black Belts (3rd Kyu+)

Bronze – Noah Jarred

Girls Individual Kumite (7 – 12 yrs) Brown & Black Belts (3rd Kyu+)

Silver – Lena Gryczaniuk
Bronze – Sidney Scott

Male Individual Kumite (40+ yrs) Brown & Black Belts (3rd Kyu+)

Bronze – Mark Jarred

Female Individual Kumite (16 – 18 yrs) Brown & Black Belts (3rd Kyu+)

Gold – Reegan Green

A huge congratulations to you all.

ESKA proudly announces that we will be hosting Sensei Iain Abernethy

at The Dojo Norwich.

Course Details

UEA Sportspark, Norwich, Norfolk. NR4 7TJ

Saturday 21st January 2023

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+.

Limited Spaces Available


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.

Tuesday 25th October & Thursday 27th October

10.00am – 12.00pm

1 Day Only – £10

Both Days – £15

This is open to ESKA Junior Members, their siblings and friends aged 6 – 15 Years.

Please wear sports clothing and bring a drink & snack for the break.

GET TICKETS

On Sunday 9th October, ESKA held their Individual & Team Kumite event at The Dojo Norwich.

Here is a breakdown of the results:

Red (9th) to Yellow (7th) Belt – Female – Under 11yrs

Gold – Aline Morais

Silver – Rosie Nudd

Bronze – Maya Chaber & Matylda Chaber

Red (9th) to Yellow (7th) Belt – Male – Under 11yrs

Gold – Toby Thackham

Silver – Noel Zanati

Bronze – Sam Heath & William Cracknell

Red (9th) to Yellow (7th) Belt – Male –  11yrs+ – Under 5ft

Gold – Chase Gregory

Silver – Jacob Allen

Red (9th) to Yellow (7th) Belt – Female –  11yrs+ – Over 5ft

Gold – Bianca Antonescu

Silver – Sofija Krohmaluka

Red (9th) to Yellow (7th) Belt – Male –  11yrs+ – Over 5ft

Gold – Rickie Brown

Silver – Finley Blake

Green (6th) to Purple & White (4th) Belt – Female – Under 11yrs

Gold – Verity Randle

Silver – Adela Rozanska

Green (6th) to Purple & White (4th) Belt – Male – 11yrs & Under

Gold – Billy Kiddle

Silver – Sam Cope

Bronze – Frankie Walker & Thomas Randle

Brown (3rd) Belt & Above – Male – Under 11yrs

Gold – Eli Taylor-Windle

Silver – Cayden Pashley

Bronze – Brenin Allen

Brown (3rd) Belt & Above – Male – 11yrs & Under

Gold – Lily Nudd

Silver – Kaja Laskowska

Bronze – Lena Gryczaniuk

All Brown Belts (3rd – 1st) – Male – 12yrs +

Gold – Ethan Applegate

Silver – Omar Saadi

Bronze – Gabriel Dragan & Oliver Adams

Black Belt – Male – 11yrs +

Gold – Joseph Pereira

Silver – Joe Minnis

Bronze – William Fone & Lewis Barker

Black Belt – Female – 12yrs +

Gold – Martha Selby

Silver – Every Fuller

Bronze – Nia Treavett & Rumaisa Fareesa

Below Brown (3rd) Belt – Male – Cadet/Adult

Gold – Ionut Antonescu

Silver – Scott Prentice

Bronze – Eashvarrya Pradhan

Brown (3rd) Belt & Above– Male – Cadet

Gold – Alfie Hannent

Silver – Josh Wright

Bronze – Christos Rosis

Brown (3rd) Belt & Above– Male – Adult

Gold – Francis Karemo

Silver – Andrew Dye

Bronze – Dave Fuller & James Durrant

Team Kumite – Male – All Grades 5ft & Under

Gold -S.Cope / C.Gregory / B.Kiddle

Silver – B.Allen / E.Taylor-Windle / O.Adams

Team Kumite – Female – All Grades Over 5ft

Gold – L.Nudd / A.Winiarska / E.Fuller

Silver – K.Laskowska / N.Treavet / L.Gryczaniuk

Bronze. M.Selby / E.Wright / R.Fareesa

Team Kumite – Male – Cadet/Adult All Grades

Gold – A.Hannent / Josh Wright / C.Rosis

Silver – F.Karemo / D.Fuller / M. Jarred


Well done to all of the competitors, great work by you all.

 

 

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:

Sensei  Dave Lynskey

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

 

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The Dojo Norwich
3 Burton Road
Norwich, Norfolk
NR6 6AX

+44 (0)1603 418751

office@eska.co.uk

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