ESKA Competitive Karate
Represent ESKA and the TSKUK Nationally and Internationally as part of the ESKA Squad
ESKA Competitive Karate
Represent ESKA and the TSKUK Nationally and Internationally as part of the ESKA Squad
Karate competitions focus on the two disciplines of Kata and Kumite. These can be done as individuals, teams and can even alternate in some events.
ESKA runs our own interclub competitions as a way to introduce our members to competitive Karate. We also give our students the opportunity to compete and National and International Competitions throughout the year, both representing ESKA and Great Britain through the TSKUK.
To help our students prepare for competitions, we hold Squad classes at The Dojo Norwich twice a month. It is from these classes ESKA has produced National and International medallists – many of which you can find on our teaching team!
Jason Hitchings
(6th Dan)
Head Coach
Ethan Dye
(3rd Dan)
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Max Threadwell
(2nd Dan)
Squad Coach
Darren Potter
(1st Dan)
Chief Referee
Squad classes are free to attend for all Squad members but do not count as a lesson towards the minimum grading requirements.
Squad members are selected by invite only. All ESKA members aged 6+ and Red Belt (9th Kyu) or above are able to attend tryouts for Squad at the Open Squad Sessions. If successful, they will be invited to join the Squad.
The full Squad timetable can be found below
Training Times
Squad classes are by invite only. Prospective Squad members are able to attend tryouts for ESKA’s Competition Squad at the Open Squad Trials that are included below.
| Class | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Closed Squad Training | Friday 10th January 2025 | 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm |
| Closed Squad Training | Friday 24th January 2025 | 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm |
| Closed Squad Training | Friday 7th February 2025 | 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm |
| Closed Squad Training | Friday 21st February 2025 | 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm |
| Closed Squad Training | Friday 7th March 2025 | 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm |
| Closed Squad Training | Friday 14th March 2025 | 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm |
| Closed Squad Training | Friday 11th April 2025 | 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm |
| Open Squad Trials | Friday 25th April 2025 | 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm |
| Closed Squad Training | Friday 9th May 2025 | 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm |
| Closed Squad Training | Friday 23rd May 2025 | 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm |
| Closed Squad Training | Friday 13th June 2025 | 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm |
| Closed Squad Training | Friday 20th June 2025 | 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm |
| Closed Squad Training | Friday 4th July 2025 | 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm |
| Closed Squad Training | Friday 25th July 2025 | 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm |
Please see the full list of our upcoming competitions below. All competitions are for Squad members only, other than those marked as ‘open to all’.
| Competition | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| ESKA Interclub Individual Competition – Individual Kata and Individual Kumite (open to all) | Sunday 26th January 2025 | The Dojo Norwich (NR6 6AX) |
| Official WUKF British Open Karate Championships (open to all ESKA Squad Members) | 22nd and 23rd March 2025 | K2 Arena , Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley RH11 9BQ |
| ESKA Interclub Kata Competition – Individual Kata, Team Kata and Pairs Kata (open to all) | Sunday 13th April 2025 | The Dojo Norwich (NR6 6AX) |
| TSKUK National Competition (open to all) | Sunday 18th May 2025 | Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ |
| ESKA Novice Competition – Individual Kata and Individual Kumite (open to all, 4th Kyu or below) | Sunday 6th July 2025 | The Dojo Norwich (NR6 6AX) |
| WUKF 13th World Championships (select squad only) | Thursday 9th to Sunday 13th July 2025 | Malmo Arena, Sweden |
ESKA Interclub Competition Rules & Regulations
You can download the ESKA Interclub Competition Rules and Regulations HERE.
We work hard to ensure all students enjoy their experiences with ESKA, which is why we offer a Free First Lesson at all our venues. Just complete a sign up sheet and turn up for your free trial.
Find out about all our upcoming gradings, competitions, classes and social events with our online events calendar.
Find out about what ESKA and our members have been up to and any exciting announcements for upcoming events.
A professional karate club based in East Anglia, headed by Chief Instructor Jason Hitchings, 6th Dan. We are dedicated to teaching traditional Shotokan Karate to the very highest standard.
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