The 2025 TSKUK National Championships, held in Norwich, Norfolk, on 18th May 2025 was an outstanding event. With 140+ competitors, the level of skill and sportsmanship was truly impressive.
The organisation was smooth, ensuring a pleasant experience for everyone. The atmosphere was lively, with supporters adding to the day’s excitement.
Competitors demonstrated impressive technique and dedication, making each match and performance engaging. The judges and officials maintained fairness and professionalism throughout.
Overall, the 2025 TSKUK National Championships was a great success. Congratulations to all involved for making it so.
Here is a breakdown of the results:
Individual Kata
Under 11 Years – 9th Kyu (Red) to 7th Kyu (Yellow) – Mixed
Gold – Daren Bubleiko (TKA)
Silver – Bodhi Rolph (Westwood Karate Academy)
Bronze – Maxwell Borek (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
Under 11 Years – 6th Kyu (Green) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Male
Gold – Liam Rutledge (ESKA)
Silver – Enes Cakir (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
Bronze – Antoni Packowski (TKA – Lincoln)
Under 11 Years – 6th Kyu (Green) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Female
Gold – Malvina Rubina (TKA)
Silver – Margo Brew (ESKA)
Bronze – Alsu Gavrilenko (TKA – Lincoln)
Under 11 Years – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Mixed
Gold – Rosie Nudd (ESKA)
Silver – Lilia Venkat (Westwood Karate Academy)
Bronze – Edie Betts (ESKA)
11 to 14 Years – 9th Kyu (Red) to 7th Kyu (Yellow) – Mixed
Gold – Elisa Cakir (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
Silver – Viviana Vanago (TKA)
Bronze – Nathan Bils (TKA)
11 to 14 Years – 6th Kyu (Green) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Mixed
Gold – Oliwier Stec (TKA)
Silver – Aida Artemieva (TKA)
Bronze – Samuel Geogiev (TKA)
11 to 14 Years – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Female
Gold – Darcey Jones (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Olivia Borek (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
Bronze – Adela Rozanksa (ESKA)
11 to 14 Years – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Male
Gold – Evan Kamoshida-Gnapp (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
Silver – Daniel Sharp (TKA)
Bronze – Eric Munteanu (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
11 to 14 Years – Black Belt – Female
Gold – Lena Gryczaniuk (ESKA)
Silver – Daisy Toone (ESKA)
Bronze – Maya Wierzchon (Westwood Karate Academy)
11 to 14 Years – Black Belt – Male
Gold – Tommy Grigson (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Lewis Grigson (Westwood Karate Academy)
Bronze – Jacob Clement (Westwood Karate Academy)
15 to 17 Years – 9th Kyu (Red) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Male
Gold – James Rayner (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Evan Pitt (ESKA)
15 to 17 Years – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Female
Gold – Sophie Musial (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
Silver – Milana Rubina (TKA)
15 to 17 Years – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to Black Belt – Male
Gold – Jacob Allen (ESKA)
Silver – Yanis Boulbadaoui (ESKA)
Bronze – Douglas Aitchison (ESKA)
15 to 17 Years – Black Belt – Female
Gold – Scarlett Stead (Westwood)
Silver – Sofia Chaston (Westwood)
Bronze – Isabelle Stead (Westwood)
18 Years + – 9th Kyu (Red) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Male
Gold – Renars Farenhorsts (ESKA)
Silver – Artur Packowski (TKA)
18 Years + – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Male
Gold – Michael Stead (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Martin Scaiff (ESKA)
Bronze – Stuart Postoj (Westwood Karate Academy)
18 Years + – Black Belt – Female
Gold – Arwen Stewart (ESKA)
Silver – Alicia Taylor (ESKA)
Bronze – Yukie Sato (Westwood Karate Academy)
18 Years + – Black Belt – Male
Gold – Stuart James (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Francis Karemo (ESKA)
Bronze – David Swiech (TKA)
Individual Kumite
Under 11 Years – 9th Kyu (Red) to 7th Kyu (Yellow) – Female
Gold – Alyssia Stead (Westwood Karate Club)
Silver – Georgia Davis (ESKA)
Under 11 Years – 9th Kyu (Red) to 7th Kyu (Yellow) – Male
Gold – Daren Bubleiko (TKA)
Silver – Frank Perkins (Westwood Karate Academy)
Bronze – Paddy Holland (Westwood Karate Academy) / Maxwell Borek (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
Under 11 Years – 6th Kyu (Green) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Female
Gold – Malvina Rubina (TKA)
Silver – Scarlett Blyth (ESKA)
Bronze – Alsu Gavrilenko (TKA – Lincoln) / Isabelle Fagence (Westwood Karate Academy)
Under 11 Years – 6th Kyu (Green) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Male
Gold – Emils Izotovs (TKA)
Silver – Liam Rutledge (ESKA)
Bronze – Antoni Packowski (TKA – Lincoln) / Enes Cakir (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
Under 11 Years – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Female
Gold – Lilia Venkat (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Rosie Nudd (ESKA)
Bronze – Edie Betts (ESKA) / Ilyana Van der Pant (Westwood Karate Academy)
Under 11 Years – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Male
Gold – Fred Gotts (ESKA)
Silver – Louis Legg (Westwood Karate Academy)
Bronze – Arthur Perlman (ESKA) /Elliot Reed (Westwood Karate Academy)
11 to 14 Years – Under 5ft – 9th Kyu (Red) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Female
Gold – Roganaa Adikaram (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Aida Artemieva (TKA)
Bronze – Elisa Cakir (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
11 to 14 Years – 9th Kyu (Red) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Male
Gold – Samuel Georgiev (TKA)
Silver – Robert Rogelevic (TKA)
Bronze – Jan Franieczek (Karate Do London)
11 to 14 Years – Under 5ft – 3rd Kyu (Brown) & Above – Female
Gold – Darcey Jones (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Adela Rozanksa (ESKA)
11 to 14 Years – Under 5ft – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Male
Gold – Toby Thackham (ESKA)
Silver – Tariq Turner (ESKA)
Bronze – Evan Kamoshida-Gnapp (Traditional Karate Club Okami) / Albert Kaczmarek (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
11 to 14 Years – Under 5ft – Black Belt – Female
Gold – Lena Gryczaniuk (ESKA)
Silver – Maya Wierzchon (Westwood Karate Academy)
11 to 14 Years – Under 5ft – Black Belt – Male
Gold – Jacob Clement (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Alexander Marchant (Westwood Karate Academy)
11 to 14 Years – 5ft & Over – 9th Kyu (Red) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Female
Gold – Viviana Vanago (TKA)
Silver – Lena Sadej (Karate Do London)
11 to 14 Years – 5ft & Over – 9th Kyu (Red) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Male
Gold – Oliwier Stec (TKA)
Silver – Oliver Majewski (Karate Do London)
Bronze – Erik Daci (Karate Do London) / Morgan Turner (ESKA)
11 to 14 Years – 5ft & Over – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Female
Gold – Olivia Borek (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
Silver – Daisy Lainchbury (Westwood Karate Academy)
Bronze – Inaaya Ziyan (ESKA) / Yasemin Kher (ESKA)
11 to 14 Years – 5ft & Over – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Male
Gold – Chase Gregory (ESKA)
Silver – Daniel Sharp (TKA)
Bronze – Nikodem Swiech (TKA) / Rupert Dimoglou (ESKA)
11 to 14 Years – 5ft & Over – Black Belt – Female
Gold – Daisy Toone (ESKA)
Silver – Georgia Blanch (ESKA)
Bronze – Aisling Dodd (Westwood Karate Academy) / Caitlin Stead (Westwood Karate Academy)
11 to 14 Years – 5ft & Over – Black Belt – Male
Gold – Lewis Grigson (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Sebastian Marchant (Westwood Karate Academy)
Bronze – Tommy Grigson (Westwood Karate Academy) / Jude Holland (Westwood Karate Academy)
15 to 17 Years – 9th Kyu (Red) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Male
Gold – James Rayner (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Evan Pitt (ESKA)
15 to 17 Years – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Female
Gold – Sophie Musial (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
Silver – Milana Rubina (TKA)
15 to 17 Years – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to Black Belt – Male
Gold – Jacob Allen (ESKA)
Silver – Yanis Boulbadaoui (ESKA)
Bronze – Douglas Aitchison (ESKA)
15 to 17 Years – Black Belt – Female
Gold – Sofia Chaston (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Kristina Samsonova (TKA)
Bronze – Isabelle Stead (Westwood Karate Academy) / Ella Wright (ESKA)
18 Years + – 9th Kyu (Red) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Male
Gold – Artur Packowski (TKA)
Silver – Tomasz Orlowski (Karate Do London)
18 Years + – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Male
Gold – Michael Stead (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Ian Munday (ESKA)
Bronze – Kyran Turner (ESKA)
18 Years + – Black Belt – Female
Gold – Yukie Sato (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Alicia Taylor (ESKA)
18 Years + – Black Belt – Male
Gold – David Swiech (TKA)
Silver – Francis Karemo (ESKA)
Bronze – Stuart James (Westwood Karate Academy) / Ian Munday (ESKA)
Pairs Kata
Under 15 Years – 9th Kyu (Red) to 4th Kyu (Purple & White) – Mixed
Gold – Samuel Georgiev / Oliwier Stec – (TKA)
Silver – Aida Artiemieva / Malvina Rubina – (TKA)
Bronze – Antoni Packowski /Alsu Gavrilenko – (TKA – Lincoln)
Under 15 Years – 3rd Kyu (Brown) to 1st Kyu (Brown & Double White) – Mixed
Gold – Evan Kamoshida-Gnapp / Eric Munteanu – (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
Silver – Ilyana Van der Pant / Quinn Hill – (Westwood Karate Academy)
Bronze – Adela Rozanska / Sofija Krohmaluka – (ESKA)
Under 15 Years – Black Belt – Mixed
Gold – Lewis Grigson / Tommy Grigson – (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Lilia Venkat / Caitlin Stead – (Westwood Karate Academy)
Bronze – Jacob Clement / Maya Wierzchon – (Westwood Karate Academy)
15 to 17 Years – All Grades – Mixed
Gold – Isabelle Stead / Sofia Chaston – (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Alina Rubina / Kristina Samsonova – (TKA)
Bronze – Ella Wright / Beth Nesbitt-Clarke – (ESKA)
18 Years + – All Grades – Mixed
Gold – Timofej Kabak / David Swiech – (TKA)
Silver – Sylvia Roper / David Roper – (ESKA)
Bronze – Michael Stead / Scarlett Stead – (Westwood Karate Academy)
Team Kumite
Under 15 Years – Under 5ft – All Grades – Female
Gold – Lilia Venkat / Darcey Jones / Maya Wierzchon – (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Rosie Nudd / Edie Betts / Scarlett Blyth – (ESKA)
Under 15 Years – Under 5ft – All Grades – Male
Gold – Jacob Clement / Alexander Marchant / Ollie James – (Westwood Karate Academy)
Silver – Evan Kamoshida-Gnapp / Eric Munteanu / Albert Kaczmarek – (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
Bronze – Jared Kamoshida-Gnapp / Oscar Machtylski / Maxwell Borek – (Traditional Karate Club Okami)
Bronze – Rackan Alhassan / Toby Thackham / Fredd Gotts – (ESKA)
Under 15 Years – 5ft & Over – All Grades – Male
Gold – Tommy Grigson / Lewis Grigson /Jude Holland – (Weswood Karate Academy)
Silver – Nikodem Swiech / Oliwer Stec / Daniel Sharp – (TKA)
Bronze – Chase Gregory / Tristan Jakaj / Rupert Dimoglou – (ESKA)
15 to 17 Years – All Grades – Female
Gold – Georgia Blanch / Daisy Toone / Ella Wright – (ESKA)
Silver – Sofia Chaston / Aisling Dodd / Isabelle Stead – (Westwood Karate Academy)
Bronze – Alina Rubina / Milana Rubina / Kristina Samsonova – (TKA)
18 Years + – All Grades – Male
Gold – Timofej Kabak (TKA) / David Swiech (TKA) / Tomasz Orlowski (Karate Do London)
Silver – Michael Stead / Stuart James / Mark Wyles – (Westwood Karate Academy)
Bronze – Kyran Turner / Ian Munday / Francis Karemo – (ESKA)
Oliwier Stec from Traditional Karate Academy was awarded the coveted Competitor of the Day trophy, for winning 3 Gold & 1 Silver in his categories.
