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Competitive Karate

What are Karate Competitions?

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!

ESKA Squad Classes

Squad Coaches

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

Squad

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

SquadPlus

SquadPlus is a monthly, sport-specific strength and conditioning class at an additional cost of £5 per session.

This class is only available to Squad members and is designed to supplement existing Karate training, not replace it.

There is no need to wear your Gi to a SquadPlus session, simply arrive in comfortable sportswear and suitable training shoes.

Training Times

ESKA Squad Timetable

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. SquadPlus is a sport-specific strength and conditioning class at an additional cost of £5 per session.

Class Date Time
Closed Squad Training Friday 29th September 2023 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
Closed Squad Training Friday 13th October 2023 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
Closed Squad Training Friday 20th October 2023 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
Closed Squad Training Friday 10th November 2023 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
Open Squad Trials Friday 24th November 2023 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
Open Squad Trials Friday 8th December 2023 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm

ESKA Interclub Competition Rules & Regulations

You can download the ESKA Interclub Competition Rules and Regulations HERE.

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