The 2024 GB Open International Karate Championships, held at the University of Sport & Fitness, Birmingham, on the 29th & 30th June was a great event. With over 70 clubs and associations in attendance it was a busy weekend of Kata & Kumite action.

Out of 50 clubs, our members helped the TSKUK secure an impressive 13th place, obtaining:

3 Gold, 4 Silver & 4 Bronze.

A huge well done to all of the ESKA members who attended with the TSKUK squad. We are immensely proud of each and every one of you.

Here is a breakdown of the Medalists:

Daisy Toone (ESKA)

Silver – Individual Kumite, Ippon, Open Grade, Female, 13 years

Fred Gotts (ESKA)

Bronze – Individual Kumite, Nihon, Novice to 4th Kyu, Male, 9-10 years

Joe Minnis (ESKA)

Silver – Individual Kumite, Ippon, Open Grade, Male, 14-15 years, >55kg

Lena Gryczaniuk (ESKA)

Gold – Individual Kumite, Nihon, 3rd Kyu & Above, Female, 11-12 years, <145cm

Silver – Individual Kumite, Sanbon, 3rd Kyu & Above, Female, 13 years, <150cm

Silver – Individual Kata, Shotokan, 3rd Kyu & Above, Female, 11-12 years

Bronze – Individual Kata, Open Grade Shotokan, Female, 13-14 years

Lily Nudd (ESKA)

Gold – Individual Kumite, Nihon, 3rd Kyu & Above, Female, 11-12 years, >145cm

Bronze – Individual Kumite, Sanbon, 3rd Kyu & Above, Female, 13 years

Mark Jarred (ESKA)

Gold – Individual Kumite, Sanbon, Open Grade, Male, 50 years+

Martha Selby (ESKA)

Bronze – Individual Kumite, Sanbon, 3rd Kyu & Above, Female, 14-15 years, >50kg