Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB) Upcoming Shotokan Karate events

2012-03-03 : Central Region Championships

Central Region Championships

Queens Park Sports Centre
Boythorpe Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 2ND
01246 345559

Times:

Competition starts 10:00 am

2012-03-04 : Northern Region Course & AGM

Northern Region Course & Northern Region AGM

Instructors: Sensei Jimmy Brennan, 7th Dan, and Sensei Frank Brennan, 7th Dan

Venue:

'City Space'
University of Sunderland Sports Centre
Chester Road
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR1 3SD

Times:

10:30 am - 11:45 am and 12.00 noon - 1:15 pm

Price of training (1 or both sessions): £8

AGM to follow.

2012-03-11 : Central Region Kata Squad Training

Central Region All-grades course and Kata Squad Training

Instructor: Sensei Frank Brennan, 7th Dan

Venue:

King Edward VI Leisure Centre
Kings Hill Road
Lichfield
Staffs
WS14 9DE

Times:

All Grades Course - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Kata Squad Training - 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Costs:

Adults - £8.00
Children - £6.00
the price of training is for both sessions

The Central Region Kata Squad is open to all KUGB members holding a current KUGB Licence, who are 3rd Kyu and above, and at least 14 years of age. It is organised by and takes place within the Central Region but is open to KUGB members from all regions.

Members of the squad must attend, and successfully complete, the squad selection, which takes place prior to the start of the first training session each year in February.

Members must also make every effort to attend ALL squad training sessions through the year.

2012-03-17 : British Universities and Colleges Sports Championships

British Universities and Colleges Sports Championships

Venue:

Sheffield

More details to follow.

2012-03-24 : Free Black & Brown Belt Course and AGM - Egham

Instructors: Sensei A Sherry, 8th Dan, and another senior KUGB Sensei

Times:

Training for Brown Belts - 10.30am to 12.00pm
Training for Black Belts - 12.00pm to 1.30pm
Grading for 1st and 2nd Dan - 2.30pm onwards

IMPORTANT NOTES

All those training and grading must bring their current KUGB licence.
Those grading must bring a completed official permission form, signed by their Instructor, and a recent passport-size photograph.
Forms etc must be presented at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the grading.
Gumshields and KUGB approved white hand-mitts are compulsory for Jiyu Kumite.

The training course is free.

The grading fees are as follows; 1st Dan - £60 2nd Dan - £70
Re-take (Kata or Kumite only) 1st Dan - £50 2nd Dan - £55

Cheques & POs are payable to KUGB

The above fees include a KUGB Dan-grade certificate and registration for successful candidates. Certificates will be sent by post.

Those who fail a Dan-grading must wait a minimum of three months before a re-take, except when the Examiner specifically states otherwise. In such cases, the required period will be noted on the candidates grading form, and this must be retained by the candidate and produced at the re-take.

2012-03-25 : Free Referees & Judges Training Course and Examination

Free Referees & Judges Training Course and Examination

Venue:

King Edward VI Leisure Centre
Kings Hill Road
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS14 9DE

Tel: 01543 308000

Would all Club Secretaries please inform their Black Belts* of the above course, which will start at 10.30am and finish at approximately 5.00pm.

The only equipment required is a pen or pencil and a whistle.
Dress should be smart casual or uniform if available.

As there is a limit to the number of course places available, would all Black Belts who wish to attend please advise the KUGB Administrator as soon as possible either by email using the contact form or phone to 0151 652 6062.

Further information and a copy of the KUGB Competition Rules will be sent prior to the course.

* Those wishing to attend must be aged 18 or over and hold a current KUGB licence.
Those wishing to take the examination must be aged 21 and over.
Applicants must have attended at least one training course before attempting a Judge's examination.

There must be a period of at least one year between qualifying as a judge and attempting the referee's qualification.

2012-03-31 : Free Black & Brown Belt Course and AGM - Cowdenbeath

Instructors: Sensei A Sherry, 8th Dan

Venue:

Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre
7 Pitt Road
Cowdenbeath
KY4 9NN
01383 602 305

Times:

Training for Brown Belts - 12.00pm to 1.30pm
Training for Black Belts - 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Grading for 1st and 2nd Dan - 4.00pm onwards

IMPORTANT NOTES

All those training and grading must bring their current KUGB licence.
Those grading must bring a completed official permission form, signed by their Instructor, and a recent passport-size photograph.
Forms etc must be presented at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the grading.
Gumshields and KUGB approved white hand-mitts are compulsory for Jiyu Kumite.

The training course is free.

The grading fees are as follows; 1st Dan - £60 2nd Dan - £70
Re-take (Kata or Kumite only) 1st Dan - £50 2nd Dan - £55

Cheques & POs are payable to KUGB

The above fees include a KUGB Dan-grade certificate and registration for successful candidates. Certificates will be sent by post.

Those who fail a Dan-grading must wait a minimum of three months before a re-take, except when the Examiner specifically states otherwise. In such cases, the required period will be noted on the candidates grading form, and this must be retained by the candidate and produced at the re-take.

2012-04-02 : The 2012 Spring Karate Course and Karate Kids' Spring Camp

The 2012 Spring Karate Course and Karate Kids' Spring Camp will take place from 2nd to 6th April.

Allocation of accommodation will take place on Sunday 1st April for those who have booked through the course organiser.

Venue:

Torbay Leisure Centre
Clennon Valley
Penwill Way
Paignton
Devon
TQ4 5JR

2012-04-14 : Free Special Dan Course & Grading - Chesterfield

Instructors: Sensei A Sherry, 8th Dan, and Sensei R Poynton, 7th Dan

Venue:

Queens Park Sports Centre
Boythorpe Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 2ND

Times:

Training 11.00am - 1.00pm

Grading for Sandan and above - 2.00pm onwards

IMPORTANT NOTES

This free training course is for KUGB Dan grades only. The grading is for those taking Sandan and above.

All those training and grading must bring their current KUGB licence. Those grading must bring a completed official permission form, signed by their Instructor, and a recent passport-size photograph. Candidates should also present their Special Course Record Slip.

Forms etc must be presented at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the grading.

Gumshield and approved hand-mitts are compulsory for Kumite.

The grading fees are as follows:

        3rd Dan - £80
        4th Dan - £90
        5th Dan - £100
        6th Dan - Free

Re-take (Kata or Kumite only):

        3rd Dan - £60
        4th Dan - £65
        5th Dan - £70
        6th Dan - Free

Cheques & POs should be payable to KUGB.

The above fees include a KUGB Dan-grade certificate and registration for successful candidates. Certificates will be sent by post.

Those taking 5th Dan and above must have provided a typed CV and thesis of 1500-2000 words to the secretary of the Technical Committee at the KUGB Administration Office at least one month prior to the course.

Those who fail a Dan-grading may re-take their grading at the next Special Dan Course.

2012-04-15 : Senior English Kumite Squad Training

Venue:

The Red Triangle Karate Club
57/61 Everton Road
Everton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L6 2EH

2012-04-21 : Free Black & Brown Belt Course - Rhyl

2012-04-21 : Junior English Kumite Squad Training

Venue:

The Red Triangle Karate Club
57/61 Everton Road
Everton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L6 2EH

2012-04-28 : Central Region Kata Squad Training

Central Region All-grades course and Kata Squad Training

Instructor: Sensei Frank Brennan, 7th Dan

Venue:

to be confirmed

Times:

All Grades Course - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Kata Squad Training - 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Costs:

Adults - £8.00
Children - £6.00
the price of training is for both sessions

The Central Region Kata Squad is open to all KUGB members holding a current KUGB Licence, who are 3rd Kyu and above, and at least 14 years of age. It is organised by and takes place within the Central Region but is open to KUGB members from all regions.

Members of the squad must attend, and successfully complete, the squad selection, which takes place prior to the start of the first training session each year in February.

Members must also make every effort to attend ALL squad training sessions through the year.

2012-04-29 : Kyu Grades Competition - Prestatyn

Kyu Grades Competition

Venue:

Sports Centre
Princes Avenue
Prestatyn
Denbighshire
Wales

2012-04-29 : English Kata Squad Training

Venue:

The Red Triangle Karate Club
57/61 Everton Road
Everton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L6 2EH

2012-05-05 : 46th KUGB National Championships

KUGB National Championships

Venue:

NIA
Birmingham
B1 2AA

Dress Code:

This is a prestigious event at a prestigious venue and the standard of dress for all involved must reflect this. Karate is an art where etiquette and respect are paramount and this must be reflected in the appearance of all those involved. Please note that a strict dress code will be enforced at this year's event, ie:

Competitor's Gis must be clean and undamaged and only the KUGB or the club badge will be allowed on the left chest. Manufacturer's badges will only be allowed on the bottom of the jacket lapel and adjacent to the trouser waistband.
Manufacturer's labels will only be allowed on the wrist band of mitts, which must be white and KUGB approved.
Manufacturer's labels will be allowed at one end only of belts, close to the tip.
Coaches must wear a smart tracksuit or gi.
LSM's must wear smart clothing, ie, trousers or skirts, shirts or blouses - jeans, tracksuits, shorts, trainers etc will not be allowed.

2012 KUGB National Championships Competitor Entry Form

The 2012 KUGB National Championships Competitor Entry Form will be made available in due course.

Long Standing Member Nomination Form

The 2012 Long Standing Member nomination form will be made available for download in due course.

We now have an alternative supplier for the leather LSM licence holders as well as the capability to produce replacement certificates and any LSM's who have not received these or require replacements should contact the administration office and we will be pleased to sort this out - please bring this to the attention of any LSM's in your club.

We look forward to seeing your club represented at the event.

You can now follow us on Facebook to be automatically notified when the Competition Entry and LSM Nomination forms have been added - you must click the 'Like' button at the top of the Facebook page to receive automatic updates.

2012-05-12 : National AGM & Kata Standardisation Course - Shobnall

Free Instructors' Kata Standardisation Course & National AGM

Shobnall Leisure Complex
Shobnall Road
Burton upon Trent
Staffs
DE14 2BB

Tel: 01283 516180

Instructor: Sensei A. Sherry, 8th Dan

Times: 11:00am - 1:00pm

This course is open to all KUGB Club Instructors.

The training is free, but all those training MUST bring their current KUGB Licence.

National AGM to follow:

The KUGB National AGM will follow the training.

The following links can be used by club instructors to download the AGM agenda and corresponding documents.

Agenda & Documents Pending

Minutes from the 2011 National AGM have been previously circulated to clubs. Further copies can be obtained by clicking here to contact the KUGB Administration.

We hope your club will be represented on the course and at the AGM.

Further details from:

KUGB Administration,
PO Box 3,
Wirral,
CH43 6XX

Tel: 0151 652 6062

Email: click here to email KUGB Admin

2012-05-19 : Scottish Kata Squad Training

Scottish Region Kata Squad Training

Venue:

Bannatynes Health Club
Fife Leisure Park
Halbeath
Dunfermline
Fife
KY11 8EX

Training will commence at 1 pm

The training is open to all KUGB Scottish Brown and Black Belts over 12 year of age.

All those training must hold a current KUGB licence.

2012-05-26 : Central Region Kata Squad Training

Central Region All-grades course and Kata Squad Training

Instructor: Sensei Frank Brennan, 7th Dan

Venue:

National Water Sports Centre
Adbolton Lane
Holme Pierrepont
Nottingham
NG12 2LU

Times:

All Grades Course - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Kata Squad Training - 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Costs:

Adults - £8.00
Children - £6.00
the price of training is for both sessions

The Central Region Kata Squad is open to all KUGB members holding a current KUGB Licence, who are 3rd Kyu and above, and at least 14 years of age. It is organised by and takes place within the Central Region but is open to KUGB members from all regions.

Members of the squad must attend, and successfully complete, the squad selection, which takes place prior to the start of the first training session each year in February.

Members must also make every effort to attend ALL squad training sessions through the year.

2012-05-27 : Free Black & Brown Belt Course - Kendal

Instructors: Sensei A Sherry, 8th Dan, and another senior KUGB Sensei

Venue:

Lakes Leisure Kendal
Burton Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7HX

Times:

Training for Brown Belts - 10.30am to 12.00pm
Training for Black Belts - 12.00pm to 1.30pm
Grading for 1st and 2nd Dan - 2.30pm onwards

IMPORTANT NOTES

All those training and grading must bring their current KUGB licence.
Those grading must bring a completed official permission form, signed by their Instructor, and a recent passport-size photograph.
Forms etc must be presented at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the grading.
Gumshields and KUGB approved white hand-mitts are compulsory for Jiyu Kumite.

The training course is free.

The grading fees are as follows; 1st Dan - £60 2nd Dan - £70
Re-take (Kata or Kumite only) 1st Dan - £50 2nd Dan - £55

Cheques & POs are payable to KUGB

The above fees include a KUGB Dan-grade certificate and registration for successful candidates. Certificates will be sent by post.

Those who fail a Dan-grading must wait a minimum of three months before a re-take, except when the Examiner specifically states otherwise. In such cases, the required period will be noted on the candidates grading form, and this must be retained by the candidate and produced at the re-take.

2012-06-02 : Junior English Kumite Squad Training

Venue:

The Red Triangle Karate Club
57/61 Everton Road
Everton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L6 2EH

2012-06-03 : Senior English Kumite Squad Training

Venue:

The Red Triangle Karate Club
57/61 Everton Road
Everton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L6 2EH

2012-06-16 : Welsh Region Championships

Welsh Region Championships

2012-06-23 : Southern Region Championships

Southern Region Championships

2012-07-07 : KUGB National Youth Championships

KUGB National Youth Championships

Queen's Park Sports Centre
Boythorpe Road
Chesterfield
S40 2ND

Eliminations 10.00 am followed by a short break, then the finals.

All entry forms must be returned by [tbc] to:

KUGB National Youth Championships
73 Sharpe Street
Amington
Tamworth
B77 3HZ

PLEASE NOTE:
Forms received without a 2012 Affiliation number or Competitors current Licence details will be returned.

Club Instructors/Secretaries can download the competition entry form by clicking the link below.

The link will be made available when the entry form is ready. Please bookmark this page, sign up to our RSS event feeds and/or follow us on Facebook to be kept uptodate.

2012-07-08 : Central Region Kata Squad Training

2012-07-21 : Free Black & Brown Belt Course - Bath

Instructors: Sensei A Sherry, 8th Dan, and another senior KUGB Sensei

The Founders Hall (building 5)
University of Bath
Claverton Down Road
Bath
BA2 7AY

Parking - East Car Park; £1 per day - Pay & Display

Times:

Training for Brown Belts - 10.30am to 12.00pm
Training for Black Belts - 12.00pm to 1.30pm
Grading for 1st and 2nd Dan - 2.30pm onwards

IMPORTANT NOTES

All those training and grading must bring their current KUGB licence.
Those grading must bring a completed official permission form, signed by their Instructor, and a recent passport-size photograph.
Forms etc must be presented at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the grading.
Gumshields and KUGB approved white hand-mitts are compulsory for Jiyu Kumite.

The training course is free.

The grading fees are as follows; 1st Dan - £60 2nd Dan - £70
Re-take (Kata or Kumite only) 1st Dan - £50 2nd Dan - £55

Cheques & POs are payable to KUGB

The above fees include a KUGB Dan-grade certificate and registration for successful candidates. Certificates will be sent by post.

Those who fail a Dan-grading must wait a minimum of three months before a re-take, except when the Examiner specifically states otherwise. In such cases, the required period will be noted on the candidates grading form, and this must be retained by the candidate and produced at the re-take.

Please Note: prices and times are subject to change, any changes will be reported here. Please bookmark this page, sign up to our RSS event feeds and/or follow us on Facebook to be kept uptodate.

2012-07-22 : KUGB Northern Region Kata Masterclass

KUGB Northern Region Kata Masterclass

Instructor: Sensei Andy Sherry, 8th Dan

Kata: Nijushiho [to be confirmed]

Times: 1.00-3.00pm [to be confirmed]

Sports Centre
Barnsley College
Honeywell Site
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 1BP

Two hours of in-depth teaching concentrating on one Kata.

The course is free to KUGB Members. Dan grades only.

2012-07-28 : Scottish Region Squad Training

Scottish Region Squad Training

Venue: tbc

2012-08-04 : Free Black & Brown Belt Course - Northern Ireland

2012-08-06 : 2012 Karate Summer School and Karate Kids' Summer Camp

The 2012 Karate Summer School and Karate Kids' Summer Camp will take place from 6th to 10th August.

Allocation of accommodation will take place on Sunday 5th August for those who have booked through the course organiser.

Venue:

The Sports Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 4YN

See the 'Train With The Champions' leaflet for more details.

2012-08-11 : Scottish Kata Squad Training

2012-08-12 : English Kata Squad Training

Venue:

The Red Triangle Karate Club
57/61 Everton Road
Everton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L6 2EH

2012-08-18 : Grand Slam Competition

Grand Slam Competition

England v Scotland v Wales v N Ireland v Eire

Queens Park Sports Centre
Boythorpe Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 2ND
01246 345559

Times:

Squad Training 12.00 noon - 1.00 pm
Competition 2.00 pm - 6.00 pm

The Grand Slam is a competition between teams and individuals from the KUGB English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish Squads, and is intended to provide an opportunity for the Squad members to compete and gain experience at International level, and help them in their preparation for European and World Championships.

Spectators will be welcome to watch the competition from 2.00 pm.

The cost for spectators will be £5.00, payable at the door.

2012-09-01 : Scottish Kumite Squad Training

Scottish Region Kumite Squad Training

Venue:

Bannatynes Health Club
Fife Leisure Park
Halbeath
Dunfermline
Fife
KY11 8EX

Training will commence at 1 pm

The training is open to all KUGB Scottish Brown and Black Belts over 12 year of age.

All those training must hold a current KUGB licence.

2012-09-08 : Scottish Kata Squad Training

2012-09-15 : KUGB Shotokan Cup

National Individual Championships for Black & Brown Belts

Queens Park Sports Centre
Boythorpe Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 2ND
01246 345559

Eliminations 10.00am. Finals 4.00pm approx.

Spectators: £6

2012-09-16 : KUGB National Executive Meeting

KUGB National Executive Meeting

2012-09-22 : Free Black & Brown Belt Course - Barnsley

Instructors: Sensei A Sherry, 8th Dan, and another senior KUGB Sensei

Honeywell Sports Centre
Barnsley Sports Academy
Barnsley College
Honeywell Site
Honeywell Lane
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 1BP

Tel: 01226 216 347

Times:

Training for Brown Belts - 10.30am to 12.00pm
Training for Black Belts - 12.00pm to 1.30pm
Grading for 1st and 2nd Dan - 2.30pm onwards

IMPORTANT NOTES

All those training and grading must bring their current KUGB licence.
Those grading must bring a completed official permission form, signed by their Instructor, and a recent passport-size photograph.
Forms etc must be presented at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the grading.
Gumshields and KUGB approved white hand-mitts are compulsory for Jiyu Kumite.

The training course is free.

The grading fees are as follows; 1st Dan - �60 2nd Dan - �70
Re-take (Kata or Kumite only) 1st Dan - �50 2nd Dan - �55

Cheques & POs are payable to KUGB

The above fees include a KUGB Dan-grade certificate and registration for successful candidates. Certificates will be sent by post.

Those who fail a Dan-grading must wait a minimum of three months before a re-take, except when the Examiner specifically states otherwise. In such cases, the required period will be noted on the candidates grading form, and this must be retained by the candidate and produced at the re-take.

Please Note: prices and times are subject to change, any changes will be reported here. Please bookmark this page, sign up to our RSS event feeds and/or follow us on Facebook to be kept uptodate.

2012-09-29 : English Kata Squad Training

Venue:

The Red Triangle Karate Club
57/61 Everton Road
Everton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L6 2EH

2012-09-30 : Central Region Kata Squad Training

2012-10-06 : Free Special Dan Course - Bath

Instructors: Sensei A Sherry, 8th Dan, and Sensei R Poynton, 7th Dan

Venue details to be confirmed

Times:

Training 11.00am - 1.00pm

Grading for Sandan and above - 2.00pm onwards

IMPORTANT NOTES

This free training course is for KUGB Dan grades only. The grading is for those taking Sandan and above.

All those training and grading must bring their current KUGB licence. Those grading must bring a completed official permission form, signed by their Instructor, and a recent passport-size photograph. Candidates should also present their Special Course Record Slip.

Forms etc must be presented at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the grading.

Gumshield and approved hand-mitts are compulsory for Kumite.

The grading fees are as follows:

        3rd Dan - £80
        4th Dan - £90
        5th Dan - £100
        6th Dan - Free

Re-take (Kata or Kumite only):

        3rd Dan - £60
        4th Dan - £65
        5th Dan - £70
        6th Dan - Free

Cheques & POs should be payable to KUGB.

The above fees include a KUGB Dan-grade certificate and registration for successful candidates. Certificates will be sent by post.

Those taking 5th Dan and above must have provided a typed CV and thesis of 1500-2000 words to the secretary of the Technical Committee at the KUGB Administration Office at least one month prior to the course.

Those who fail a Dan-grading may re-take their grading at the next Special Dan Course.

2012-10-07 : Referees & Judges Course and Exam - Lichfield

Free Referees & Judges Training Course and Examination

Venue:

King Edward VI Leisure Centre
Kings Hill Road
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS14 9DE

Tel: 01543 308000

Would all Club Secretaries please inform their Black Belts* of the above course, which will start at 10.30am and finish at approximately 5.00pm.

The only equipment required is a pen or pencil and a whistle.
Dress should be smart casual or uniform if available.

As there is a limit to the number of course places available, would all Black Belts who wish to attend please advise the KUGB Administrator as soon as possible either by email using the contact form or phone to 0151 652 6062.

Further information and a copy of the KUGB Competition Rules will be sent prior to the course. The Competition Rules are also available for download in the Rules & Policies section of the KUGB website.

* Those wishing to attend must be aged 18 or over and hold a current KUGB licence.
Those wishing to take the examination must be aged 21 and over.
Applicants must have attended at least one training course before attempting a Judge's examination.

There must be a period of at least one year between qualifying as a judge and attempting the referee's qualification.

2012-10-07 : Junior English Kumite Squad Training

Venue:

The Red Triangle Karate Club
57/61 Everton Road
Everton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L6 2EH

2012-10-13 : Free Black & Brown Belt Course - Alnwick

Instructors: Sensei A Sherry, 8th Dan, and another senior KUGB Sensei

Willowburn Sports & Leisure Centre
Willowburn Avenue
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 2JH

Tel: 01665 605 030

Times:

Training for Brown Belts - 10.30am to 12.00pm
Training for Black Belts - 12.00pm to 1.30pm
Grading for 1st and 2nd Dan - 2.30pm onwards

IMPORTANT NOTES

All those training and grading must bring their current KUGB licence.
Those grading must bring a completed official permission form, signed by their Instructor, and a recent passport-size photograph.
Forms etc must be presented at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the grading.
Gumshields and KUGB approved white hand-mitts are compulsory for Jiyu Kumite.

The training course is free.

The grading fees are as follows; 1st Dan - £60 2nd Dan - £70
Re-take (Kata or Kumite only) 1st Dan - £50 2nd Dan - £55

Cheques & POs are payable to KUGB

The above fees include a KUGB Dan-grade certificate and registration for successful candidates. Certificates will be sent by post.

Those who fail a Dan-grading must wait a minimum of three months before a re-take, except when the Examiner specifically states otherwise. In such cases, the required period will be noted on the candidates grading form, and this must be retained by the candidate and produced at the re-take.

2012-10-13 : Central Region Kata Squad Training

2012-10-14 : Senior English Kumite Squad Training

Venue:

The Red Triangle Karate Club
57/61 Everton Road
Everton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L6 2EH

2012-10-20 : KUGB Scottish Region Championships

KUGB Scottish Region Championships

Venue:

Cowdenbeath

Details to follow

2012-10-21 : KUGB Northern Region Kata Masterclass

KUGB Northern Region Kata Masterclass

Instructor: Sensei Frank Brennan, 7th Dan

Kata: Gojushiho Dai [to be confirmed]

Times: 1.00-3.00pm [to be confirmed]

'City Space'
University of Sunderland Sports Centre
Chester Road
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR1 3SD

Two hours of in-depth teaching concentrating on one Kata.

The course is free to KUGB Members. Dan grades only.

2012-10-27 : KUGB Northern Region Championships

KUGB Northern Region Championships

Venue:

'City Space'
University of Sunderland Sports Centre
Chester Road
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR1 3SD

Doors Open: 9.00am

Competition Starts: 10.00am

Spectator Tickets will be available at the door. Price: £7.00 Adults - £4.00 for Children under 10.

2012-11-03 : Scottish Kumite Squad Training

2012-11-04 : Free Black & Brown Belt Course - Lichfield

Instructors: Sensei A Sherry, 8th Dan, and another senior KUGB Sensei

King Edward VI Leisure Centre
King Hill Road
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS14 9DE

Tel: 01543 308 782

Times:

Training for Brown Belts - 10.30am to 12.00pm
Training for Black Belts - 12.00pm to 1.30pm
Grading for 1st and 2nd Dan - 2.30pm onwards

IMPORTANT NOTES

All those training and grading must bring their current KUGB licence.
Those grading must bring a completed official permission form, signed by their Instructor, and a recent passport-size photograph.
Forms etc must be presented at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the grading.
Gumshields and KUGB approved white hand-mitts are compulsory for Jiyu Kumite.

The training course is free.

The grading fees are as follows; 1st Dan - £60 2nd Dan - £70
Re-take (Kata or Kumite only) 1st Dan - £50 2nd Dan - £55

Cheques & POs are payable to KUGB

The above fees include a KUGB Dan-grade certificate and registration for successful candidates. Certificates will be sent by post.

Those who fail a Dan-grading must wait a minimum of three months before a re-take, except when the Examiner specifically states otherwise. In such cases, the required period will be noted on the candidates grading form, and this must be retained by the candidate and produced at the re-take.

2012-11-11 : English Kata Squad Training

Venue:

The Red Triangle Karate Club
57/61 Everton Road
Everton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L6 2EH

2012-11-17 : Students Championships

Students Championships

Venue:

Queens Park Sports Centre
Boythorpe Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 2ND

2012-11-17 : Scottish Region Kata Squad Training

2012-11-18 : KUGB National Executive Meeting

KUGB National Executive Meeting

2012-11-24 : ESKA Championships, Belgrade, Serbia

European Shotokan Karate-do Association Championships (ESKA)

Venue: Belgrade, Serbia

2012-12-01 : Free Black & Brown Belt Course - Abingdon

Instructors: Sensei A Sherry, 8th Dan, and another senior KUGB Sensei

White Horse Leisure Centre
Abingdon
Oxon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3PJ

Tel: 01235 540 700

Times:

Training for Brown Belts - 10.30am to 12.00pm
Training for Black Belts - 12.00pm to 1.30pm
Grading for 1st and 2nd Dan - 2.30pm onwards

IMPORTANT NOTES

All those training and grading must bring their current KUGB licence.
Those grading must bring a completed official permission form, signed by their Instructor, and a recent passport-size photograph.
Forms etc must be presented at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the grading.
Gumshields and KUGB approved white hand-mitts are compulsory for Jiyu Kumite.

The training course is free.

The grading fees are as follows; 1st Dan - £60 2nd Dan - £70
Re-take (Kata or Kumite only) 1st Dan - £50 2nd Dan - £55

Cheques & POs are payable to KUGB

The above fees include a KUGB Dan-grade certificate and registration for successful candidates. Certificates will be sent by post.

Those who fail a Dan-grading must wait a minimum of three months before a re-take, except when the Examiner specifically states otherwise. In such cases, the required period will be noted on the candidates grading form, and this must be retained by the candidate and produced at the re-take.

2012-12-02 : Central Region Kata Squad Training