TSKUK

TSKUK Free Course - November 2021
2021-11-27 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ
On Saturday 27th November 2021 the TSKUK will be holding
a Free 1 Day Course and Dan grading at:
UEA Sportspark, Norwich, Norfolk. NR4 7TJ
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
The course will be run by:
Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan
Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
Sensei Nathan Bond 5th Dan
Sensei Charlie Tarr 4th Dan
Sensei Mary Hitchings 4th Dan
Sensei Dave Lynskey 3rd Dan
Sensei Mason Gill 3rd Dan
Times
Registration from 10.30am
Course 11.00am – 1.00pm
Shodan/Nidan Grading 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Sandan+ Grading – 6.00pm
(The Sandan+ Grading will be held at The Dojo Norwich)
Classes will be suitable for all ages and grades
The course is FREE to all TSKUK members and each attending member will receive an Official TSKUK Grading Stamp.

TSKUK International 2 Day Course & Grading
2022-02-13 11:00 - 2022-02-14 14:00 UTC | Essex
TSKUK Open International Course 12th & 13th February 2022
The course is open to all Junior and Adult TSKUK members.
1 Day – £30.00
2 Days – £45.00
And also to Non Members
1 Day – £40.00
2 Days – £60.00
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Saturday 12th February 2022
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Registration – 10.30am – 11.00am
Training course – 11.00am – 1.45pm
TSKUK Dan Certificate Presentation
1.45pm – 2.00pm
Sunday 13th February 2022
Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Registration – 10.30am – 11.00am
Training – 11.00am – 1.45pm
TSKUK Dan Certificate Presentation
1.45pm – 2.00pm

One official TSKUK Course stamp will be issued for each day. Please review your training history on your online portal, for how many TSKUK Course stamps you require to be eligible to grade for certain grades.

TSKUK Dan Gradings 13th February 2022
1st & 2nd Dan
Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Grading – 2.30pm. – 5.30pm
Spectators Welcome
3rd Dan & Above
The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Road, Norwich. NR6 6AX
Grading – 6.00pm. – 8.00pm
Closed Grading – No Spectators

Please Note
If you are grading/regrading you must attend the Norwich course. Graders should purchase both their grading ticket and their course tickets.

Sensei George Best 8th Dan

George first started training in Shotokan Karate at the age of 11 under the instruction of his father Sensei John Best, George’s Chief Instructor and mentor. He soon showed his potential in Karate as he progressed through his Kyu grades reaching his black belt 1st Dan at the age of 13. During this time he trained hard under the guidance of his father Sensei John Best winning many competitions which led to him being selected for the Karate Union of Great Britain England squad (KUGB). He reflects about these very hard training sessions.
These sessions were a test of physical and mental endurance, Sensei Keinosuke Enoeda 9th Dan and Sensei Andy Sherry 9th Dan would put us through our paces. It was essential to train with the correct martial attitude spirit and technique nothing but your best would do.
His first international event was in Ireland where he competed in a team friendly winning all of his fights. This led to a squad selection in which he was picked to compete in the European Championships held in Turkey 1984. George went to these Championships with the will to win. This was not over looked by squad coach Sensei Andy Sherry as George was asked to line up and fight in the senior team kumite squad the very next day.
It was an honour to be in the starting line up for the England senior team at the age of 16.
This was the start of things to come he trained harder in order to develop his Kata and Kumite. This earned him the prestigious title of under 21 British Shotokan Cup Individual Kata & Kumite Grand Champion 1985. George went on to dominate the category winning the Kumite event another two consecutive years 1987/1988.
George is renowned for his fast kicking techniques. Anyone who has seen him in competition or trained with him on courses can appreciate the speed and power in which he can deliver a multitude of techniques. His distancing timing and body movement are phenomenal making him one of the best Karate exponents England has produced.
With this unstoppable attitude George competed in the European Championships held in Sunderland England, taking the European Kumite title in 1986 and again in 1987 for the second consecutive time. Sensei Keinosuke Enoeda presented George with the most outstanding competitor award.
George has also competed in open style tournaments winning the Senior Individual English Karate Governing Board British All Styles Kumite Championships, (EKGB) no more than three times beating all comers from a multitude of styles.
This led to the build up of the World Shotokan Cup held in Brisbane, Australia 1988 where George competed against the World’s best.
George fought Japans Masao Kagawa twice in these championships. The former Japan Karate Association Grand Champion was beaten convincingly by George both times. The first confrontation was in the individual Kumite and the second time in the team Kumite event.
George was to take the bronze medal at these championships and the British team came second to Japan. England were to regain the title from Japan again in the 1990 World Shotokan Cup.
With George’s dedication commitment and hard training, England have won the European Team Kumite Championships no more than five times and the World Championships twice making England one of the most successful Karate nations in the World.
George has a new organisation called Hasha International Karate, Hasha Karate England has made its mark competing on the world circuit along with senior Hasha Instructors.

Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan

Sensei Alan Parrish started training Shotokan Karate in 1974 in Hadleigh, Essex and has been teaching professionally since 1994. Sensei Alan is a former multiple Regional and National KUGB Champion and was a member of the ITKF National Squad for over 10 years. Sensei Alan is the Chief Instructor of Westwood Karate Academy and is the Co-Founder of TSKUK. Sensei Alan was awarded his 7th Dan (Nanadan) in Japan 2019 from Isaka Sensei

Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan

Sensei Jason Hitchings started training Shotokan Karate in 1981 Norwich, Norfolk and is the Chief Instructor of Eastern Shotokan Karate Association which he founded in 1995. He has won numerous national and international titles all over the world including winning gold at the Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo in April 2018. One of Jason’s proudest karate moments was passing his 6th Dan (Rokudan) grading in March 2017 at the WTKO Honbu Dojo, New York.

TSKUK Free One Day Course - April 2022
2022-04-24 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Essex
On Sunday 23rd April 202 the TSKUK will be holding
a Free 1 Day Course and Dan grading at:
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
The course will be run by:
Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan
Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
Sensei Nathan Bond 5th Dan
Sensei Charlie Tarr 4th Dan
Sensei Mary Hitchings 4th Dan
Sensei Dave Lynskey 3rd Dan
Sensei Mason Gill 3rd Dan
Times
Registration from 10.30am
Course 11.00am – 1.00pm
Shodan/Nidan Grading 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Sandan+ Grading – 6.00pm
(The Sandan+ Grading will be held at Westwood Karate Academy Honbu)
Classes will be suitable for all ages and grades
Juniors 9th & 8th Kyu
Juniors 7th to 4th Kyu
Adults 9th Kyu to 4th Kyu
All 3rd & 2nd Kyus
All 1st Kyus
All Dan Grades
The course is FREE to all TSKUK members and each attending member will receive an Official TSKUK Grading Stamp.

TSKUK National Championships 2022
2022-05-22 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Essex
TSKUK National Championships – Sunday 22nd May 2022

We are pleased to announce the TSKUK National Championships will be held on Sunday 22nd May 2022 at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8, 9RA
Entrants will receive one official TSKUK grading stamp for entering the competition.
Junior Registration 8am – 9am / Competition Starting 9am
Cadet/Adult Registration 1pm – 2pm / Competition Starting 2pm
All entries must be submitted by 11.30pm Sunday 8th May 2022
INDIVIDUAL KATA
Elimination kata will be Heian Kata 1 – 5 & Tekki Shodan through to the final. The final kata is competitors choice.
INDIVIDUAL KUMITE
Shobu Ippon Rules
TEAM KATA*
Teams can be single or mixed gender. Just one kata is needed for eliminations and final.
TEAM KUMITE*
3 Person teams of same gender split by age / grade
*Competitors are responsible for organising their own teams.
Click Here for Category List
Categories may be merged or cancelled in the case of insufficient entries.

TSKUK Open International Course 24th & 25th September 2022
2022-09-24 - 2022-09-25 | Essex
TSKUK Open International Course 24th & 25th September 2022
The course is open to all Junior and Adult TSKUK members.
1 Day – £30.00
2 Days – £45.00
And also to Non Members
1 Day – £40.00
2 Days – £60.00
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Saturday 24th September 2022
Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Registration – 10.30am – 11.00am
Training – 11.00am – 1.50pm
TSKUK Dan Certificate Presentation
1.50pm – 2.00pm
Sunday 25th September 2022
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Registration – 10.30am – 11.00am
Training course – 11.00am – 1.50pm
TSKUK Dan Certificate Presentation
1.50pm – 2.00pm
One official TSKUK Course stamp will be issued for each day.
Book Your Course Ticket Below

TSKUK Dan Gradings 25th September 2022
1st & 2nd Dan
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Grading – 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Spectators Welcome
3rd Dan & Above
963 London Rd, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 3LB
Grading – 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Closed Grading – No Spectators
Book Your Grading Ticket Below

Sensei Tom Kompier 7th Dan
Sensei Tom Kompier entered the JKA Instructors Course in 1998 and lived and trained in Japan for many years. Following residing in Japan, Tom Sensei then taught professionally in Switzerland before returning to Japan to pursue a career as a diplomat. He now lives in The Hague and regularly teaches in Amsterdam. Tom Sensei teaches the Japanese style Shotokan with its strong emphasis on correct form and the typical Kihon-Kata-Kumite tradition. Although it’s Japanese style Shotokan that Tom Sensei Kompier favours, he still maintains his undeniable European or Western approach to ‘teaching’ the art. Tom Kompier is a very modest, humble guy with a great attitude and excellent technique and currently holds the rank of 7th Dan.

Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan
Sensei Alan Parrish started training Shotokan Karate in 1974 in Hadleigh, Essex, teaching professionally since 1994; and is the Chief Instructor of Westwood Karate Academy and is the Co-Founder of TSKUK. Sensei Alan is a former multiple Regional and National KUGB Champion and was a member of the ITKF National Squad for over ten years. Sensei Alan was awarded his 7th Dan (Nanadan) in Japan 2019 from Isaka Sensei.

Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
Sensei Jason Hitchings started training Shotokan Karate in 1981 in Norwich, Norfolk and is the Chief Instructor of Eastern Shotokan Karate Association, founded in 1995. He has won numerous national and international titles worldwide, including winning gold at the Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo, in April 2018. One of Jason’s proudest karate moments was passing his 6th Dan (Rokudan) grading in March 2017 at the WTKO Honbu Dojo, New York.

TSKUK National Free Course & Dan Grading
2022-11-27 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ
On Sunday 27th November 2022, the TSKUK will be holding
a Free 1 Day Course and Dan grading at:
Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
The course will be run by:
Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan
Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
Sensei Nathan Bond 5th Dan
Sensei Charlie Tarr 4th Dan
Sensei Mary Hitchings 4th Dan
Sensei Dave Lynskey 4th Dan
Sensei Mason Gill 3rd Dan
Times
Registration from 10.30 am
Course 11.00 am – 1.00 pm
Shodan/Nidan Grading 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Sandan+ Grading – 6.00 pm
(The Sandan+ Grading will be held at The Dojo Norwich)
BOOK TICKETS BELOW
Classes will be suitable for all ages and grades
Juniors 9th & 8th Kyu
Juniors 7th to 4th Kyu
Adults 9th Kyu to 4th Kyu
All 3rd & 2nd Kyus
All 1st Kyus
All Dan Grades
The course is FREE to all TSKUK members, and each attending member will receive an Official TSKUK Grading Stamp.

TSKUK Open International Course 25th & 26th February 2023
2023-02-25 12:00 - 2023-02-26 16:30 UTC | Essex
The TSKUK are proud to host:

JTKA President Sensei Yuko Takahashi
&
JTKA Headquarters Instructor Sensei Asuka Sasa
After the huge success of our Online Zoom Course in February 2021 with the JTKA.
We have the privilege of hosting Sensei Takahashi & Sensei Sasa in person for their first time teaching in the UK.

The course is open to all Junior and Adult TSKUK members.
1 Day – £30.00
2 Days – £45.00
And also to Non Members
1 Day – £40.00
2 Days – £60.00

Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend. Tickets Available Below
Saturday 25th February 2023
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
White Belt (10th Kyu) to Brown & White Belt (2nd Kyu)
Registration – 11.30am – 12noon
Course – 12noon – 2.00pm
Brown & Double White Belt (1st Kyu) & Dan Grades
Registration – 2.00pm – 2.30pm
Course – 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Sunday 26th February 2023
Wymondham Leisure Centre, Norwich Road, Wymondham, Norfolk NR18 0NT

White Belt (10th Kyu) to Brown & White Belt (2nd Kyu)
Registration – 11.30am – 12noon
Course – 12noon – 2.00pm

Brown & Double White Belt (1st Kyu) & Dan Grades
Registration – 2.00pm – 2.30pm
Course – 2.30pm – 4.30pm

JTKA President Sensei Yuko Takahashi

All Japan National Karate Team Player from 2002 to 2008
2003/2005 Asian Karatedo Championships
Middleweight Championships Winner
2006/2012 Winner of the Prime Minister’s Cup
National Karatedo Championships Winner
2006 Gichin Funakoshi Cup World Karate Championships
Winner
JTKA Headquarters Instructor Sensei Asuka Sasa

Tokyo Karatedo Federation Player Strengthening Committee
Japan Sports Association Karatedo Coach 1
General Manager, General Affairs Department JTKA
SKIF World Karatedo Championships
Individual Kumite Championships
Interscholastic Individual Kumite 3rd Place
All Japan Business Group Karatedo Championships
Individual Kumite 3rd Place

TSKUK Free Course - April 2023
2023-04-23 | Essex
Free 1 Day TSKUK Members Course
On Sunday 23rd April 2023 the TSKUK will be holding
a Free 1 Day Course and Dan grading at:
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend. Any gradings must be booked by 11.30pm Sunday 16 April 2023.
The course will be run by:
Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan
Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
Sensei Nathan Bond 5th Dan
Sensei Charlie Tarr 4th Dan
Sensei Mary Hitchings 4th Dan
Sensei Dave Lynskey 4th Dan
Sensei Mason Gill 3rd Dan
Times
Registration from 10.30am
Course 11.00am – 1.00pm
Shodan/Nidan Grading 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Sandan+ Grading – 6.00pm
(The Sandan+ Grading will be held at Westwood Karate Academy Honbu)
The classes will be split by age and grades
The course is FREE to all TSKUK members and each attending member will receive an Official TSKUK Grading Stamp.

TSKUK National Championships 2023
2023-05-21 | University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ
TSKUK National Championships – Sunday 21st May 2023

We are pleased to announce the TSKUK National Championships will be held on Sunday 21st May 2023 at UEA Sportspark, University Drive, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ.
Entrants will receive one official TSKUK grading stamp for entering the competition.
Registration 9.00am / Competition Starting 9.30am
All entries must be submitted by 11.30pm Sunday 7th May 2023
INDIVIDUAL KATA
Kata will be Candidates choice from approved list.
INDIVIDUAL KUMITE
Shobu Ippon Rules
TEAM KATA*
Teams can be single or mixed gender. Just one kata is needed for eliminations and final.
TEAM KUMITE*
3 Person teams of same gender split by age / grade.
*Competitors are responsible for organising their own teams.
Click Here for Category List
Categories may be merged or cancelled in the case of insufficient entries.
COMPETITION RULES
Please ensure you have read the rules before entering.
Kata Rules / Kumite Rules
It is the competitors responsibility to know the rules of their events.

TSKUK International Course 23rd & 24th September 2023
2023-09-23 - 2023-09-24 | Essex
The TSKUK are proud to host:
Sensei Aidan Trimble 8th Dan
Alongside Resident TSKUK Senior Instructors
Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan & Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan

The course is open to all Junior and Adult TSKUK members
1 Day – £30.00
2 Days – £45.00
and also to Non- Members
1 Day – £40.00
2 Days – £60.00

Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Saturday 23rd September 2023
Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Registration – 10.30am – 11.00am
Training – 11.00am – 2.00pm
Sunday 24th September 2023
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Registration – 10.30am – 11.00am
Training course – 11.00am – 2.00pm

One official TSKUK Course stamp will be issued for each day. Please review your training history on your online portal, for how many TSKUK Course stamps you require to be eligible to grade for certain grades.

Sensei Aidan Trimble 8th Dan

Aidan Trimble began training in the martial arts in 1972 and achieved Black belt 1st Dan in 1977 and is currently a 8th Dan.
A member of the British Karate team from 1978 to 1994 he was four times British champion, four times European Team Champion, and in 1983 he won the In Individual World Championships title in Tokyo, Japan.
He became a professional instructor in 1984 and in that time has coached throughout Great Britain, Ireland, Europe, Scandinavia, United States, South Africa and Japan.
Following his highly successful competition career Aidan worked in sports development. Worked as a professional body guard and also worked as an Actor securing many roles on TV but it is his work as an instructor that he has really excelled.
In 1986 he formed The Federation of Shotokan Karate. As Chairman and Chief Instructor he has developed clubs both nationally and internationally.
A member of the Writer’s guild of Great Britain Aidan has written eight books and produced a series of DVD’s on the martial arts with worldwide sales, the books having been translated into several languages. He has also written articles for several martial arts magazines.
He has received awards for his contribution to the development of Karate and sport from American, Norwegian, Italian, South African, Iranian, and Japanese sporting Governing Bodies.
Aidan now runs one of the most prestigious Karate centres in the Country and has produced many International competitors both junior and senior.
Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan

Sensei Alan Parrish started training Shotokan Karate in 1974 in Hadleigh, Essex and has been teaching professionally since 1994.
Sensei Alan is a former multiply Regional and National KUGB Champion and was a member of the ITKF National Squad for over 10 years.
Sensei Alan is the Chief Instructor of Westwood Karate Academy and is the Co-Founder of TSKUK.
Sensei Alan was awarded his 7th Dan (Nanadan) in Japan 2019 from Isaka Sensei.
Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan

Sensei Jason Hitchings started training Shotokan Karate in 1981 Norwich, Norfolk and is the Chief Instructor of Eastern Shotokan Karate Association which he founded in 1995.
He has won numerous national and international titles all over the world including winning gold at the Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo in April 2018.
One of Jason’s proudest karate moments was passing his 6th Dan (Rokudan) grading in March 2017 at the WTKO Honbu Dojo, New York.

TSKUK Free Course - November 2023
2023-11-26 11:00 - 17:30 UTC | University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ
Free 1 Day TSKUK Members Course
On Sunday 26th November 2023 the TSKUK will be holding
a Free 1 Day Course and Dan grading at:
UEA Sportspark, Norwich, Norfolk. NR4 7TJ
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend. Any gradings must be booked by 11.30pm Sunday 19th November 2023.
The course will be run by:
Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan
Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
Sensei Nathan Bond 5th Dan
Sensei Charlie Tarr 4th Dan
Sensei Dave Lynskey 4th Dan
Sensei Mason Gill 4th Dan
Times
Registration from 10.30am
Course 11.00am – 1.00pm
Shodan/Nidan Grading 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Sandan+ Grading – 6.00pm
(The Sandan+ Grading will be held at the Dojo Norwich)
The classes will be split by age and grades
The course is FREE to all TSKUK members and each attending member will receive an Official TSKUK Grading Stamp.

TSKUK International Course - 11th February 2024
2024-02-11 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Essex
TSKUK International Course 10th & 11th February 2024

The TSKUK are proud to host:
Sensei Rick Hotton 5th Dan
Alongside Resident TSKUK Senior Instructors
Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan & Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
The course is open to all Junior and Adult TSKUK members
1 Day – £35.00
2 Days – £52.50
and also to Non- Members
1 Day – £45.00
2 Days – £67.50
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Saturday 10th February 2024
Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Registration – 10.30am – 11.00am
Training – 11.00am – 2.00pm
Sunday 11th February 2024
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Registration – 10.30am – 11.00am
Training course – 11.00am – 2.00pm

One official TSKUK Course stamp will be issued for each day. Please review your training history on your online portal, for how many TSKUK Course stamps you require to be eligible to grade for certain grades.

TSKUK Free Course & Black Belt Grading
2024-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9RA, United Kingdom
Free 1 Day TSKUK Members Course
On Sunday 21st April 2024 the TSKUK will be holding
a Free 1 Day Course and Dan grading at:
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Any gradings must be booked by 11.30pm Sunday 14th April 2024.
The course will be run by:
Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan
Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
Sensei Nathan Bond 6th Dan
Sensei Charlie Tarr 4th Dan
Sensei Dave Lynskey 4th Dan
Sensei Mason Gill 4th Dan
Times
Registration from 10.30am
Course 11.00am – 1.00pm
Shodan/Nidan Grading 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Sandan+ Grading – 6.00pm
(The Sandan+ Grading will be held at Westwood Karate Academy Honbu)
The classes will be split by age and grades
The course is FREE to all TSKUK members and each attending member will receive an Official TSKUK Grading Stamp.

TSKUK National Championships 24
2024-05-19 | Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9RA, United Kingdom
We are pleased to announce the TSKUK National Championships will be held on Sunday 19th May 2024 at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island. SS8 9RA.
Entrants will receive one official TSKUK grading stamp for entering the competition.
Registration 9.00am / Competition Starting 9.30am
All entries must be submitted by 11.30pm Sunday 12th May 2024
INDIVIDUAL KATA
Kata will be Candidates choice from approved list.
INDIVIDUAL KUMITE
Shobu Ippon Rules
PAIRS KATA*
Pairs can be single or mixed gender. Just one kata is needed for eliminations and final.
TEAM KUMITE*
3 Person teams of same gender split by age / grade.
*Competitors are responsible for organising their own teams.
Click Here for Category List
Categories may be merged or cancelled in the case of insufficient entries.
COMPETITION RULES
Please ensure you have read the rules before entering.
Kata Rules/ Kumite Rules
It is the competitors responsibility to know the rules of their events.

TSKUK International Course - Day 1 (Essex)
2024-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9RA, United Kingdom
TSKUK International Course 21st & 22nd September 2024

The TSKUK are proud to host:
Sensei Junior Lefevre 6th Dan
The course is open to all Junior and Adult TSKUK members
1 Day – £35.00
2 Days – £52.50
and also to Non- Members
1 Day – £45.00
2 Days – £67.50
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Saturday 21st September 2024
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Registration – 12.30pm – 1.00pm
Training – 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Sunday 22nd September 2024
Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Registration – 12.30pm – 1.00pm
Training – 1.00pm – 4.00pm

One official TSKUK Course stamp will be issued for each day. Please review your training history on your online portal, for how many TSKUK Course stamps you require to be eligible to grade for certain grades.

TSKUK International Course - Day 2 (Norfolk)
2024-09-22 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ
TSKUK International Course 21st & 22nd September 2024

The TSKUK are proud to host:
Sensei Junior Lefevre 6th Dan
The course is open to all Junior and Adult TSKUK members
1 Day – £35.00
2 Days – £52.50
and also to Non- Members
1 Day – £45.00
2 Days – £67.50
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Saturday 21st September 2024
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Registration – 12.30pm – 1.00pm
Training – 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Sunday 22nd September 2024
Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Registration – 12.30pm – 1.00pm
Training – 1.00pm – 4.00pm

One official TSKUK Course stamp will be issued for each day. Please review your training history on your online portal, for how many TSKUK Course stamps you require to be eligible to grade for certain grades.

Junior Lefevre is widely celebrated as one of the most influential figures in modern karate. Born with an innate passion for martial arts, Lefevre quickly ascended through the ranks to become a revered competitor and a respected coach. Known for his dynamic fighting style and strategic acumen, he has won numerous international titles and has been a consistent presence on the global stage. Beyond his achievements in competition, Lefevre is also recognized for his dedication to teaching, where he emphasizes the importance of discipline, technique, and the philosophical aspects of karate. His commitment to the development of karate as a sport and lifestyle continues to inspire a new generation of martial artists around the world.

TSKUK Free Course & Black Belt Grading
2024-11-24 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ
Free 1 Day TSKUK Members Course
On Sunday 24th November 2024 the TSKUK will be holding
a Free 1 Day Course and Dan grading at:
Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Any gradings must be booked by 11.30pm Sunday 17th November 2024.
The course will be run by:
Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
Sensei Nathan Bond 6th Dan
Sensei Charlie Tarr 5th Dan
Sensei Dave Lynskey 4th Dan
Sensei Mason Gill 4th Dan
Sensei Matthew Potter 3rd Dan
Sensei Ethan Dye 3rd Dan
Times
Registration from 10.30am
Course 11.00am – 1.00pm
Shodan/Nidan Grading 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Sandan+ Grading – 6.00pm
(The Sandan+ Grading will be held at The Dojo Norwich)
The classes will be split by age and grades
The course is FREE to all TSKUK members and each attending member will receive an Official TSKUK Grading Stamp.

TSKUK International Course - Day 1 (Essex)
2025-02-08 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Clements Hall Leisure Centre, Clements Hall Way, Hawkwell, Essex, SS54LN
TSKUK International Course 8th & 9th February 2025

The TSKUK are proud to host:
Sensei Shinji Akita 6th Dan
The course is open to all Junior and Adult TSKUK members
1 Day – £35.00
2 Days – £52.50
and also to Non- Members
1 Day – £45.00
2 Days – £67.50
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Saturday 8th February 2025
Clements Hall Leisure Centre, Clements Hall Way, Hawkwell SS5 4LN
Registration – 12.30pm – 1.00pm
Training – 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Sunday 9th February 2025
Wymondham Leisure Centre, Norwich Road, Wymondham, NR18 0NT
Registration – 12.30pm – 1.00pm
Training – 1.00pm – 4.00pm

One official TSKUK Course stamp will be issued for each day. Please review your training history on your online portal, for how many TSKUK Course stamps you require to be eligible to grade for certain grades.

Born in Gifu, Japan in 1965, Sensei Shinji Akita began martial arts training in primary school, studying Sumo, Kendo, and Judo. At twelve, he started karate under Matsuda Sensei in Gifu and later joined the renowned Takushoku University Karate Club, training under Tsuyama Sensei and competing in JKA and JKF tournaments. After graduating, he moved to the UK to train under Kawasoe Sensei, eventually becoming his assistant. In 1994, he founded his dojo “Takushinjuku” in West London, later establishing the Shotokan Karate-Do Alliance International (SKAI) in 2005. Now based in Germany, Sensei Akita continues teaching globally, passing on his knowledge to all dedicated practitioners.

TSKUK International Course - Day 2 (Norfolk)
2025-02-09 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Wymondham Leisure Centre, Norwich Road, Wymondham, NR18 0NT, United Kingdom

TSKUK Free Course & Black Belt Grading
2025-04-27 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9RA, United Kingdom
Free 1 Day TSKUK Members Course
On Sunday 27th April 2025 the TSKUK will be holding
a Free 1 Day Course and Dan grading at:
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Any gradings must be booked by 11.30pm Sunday 20th April 2025.
The course will be run by:
Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
Sensei Nathan Bond 6th Dan
Sensei Charlie Tarr 5th Dan
Sensei Dave Lynskey 4th Dan
Sensei Mason Gill 4th Dan
Sensei Matthew Potter 3rd Dan
Sensei Ethan Dye 3rd Dan
Times
Registration from 10.30am
Course 11.00am – 1.00pm
Shodan/Nidan Grading 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Sandan+ Grading – 6.00pm
(The Sandan+ Grading will be held at Westwood Karate Academy Honbu)
The classes will be split by age and grades
The course is FREE to all TSKUK members and each attending member will receive an Official TSKUK Grading Stamp.

TSKUK National Championships 2025
2025-05-18 | University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ
We are pleased to announce the TSKUK National Championships will be held on Sunday 18th May 2025 at Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Entrants will receive one official TSKUK grading stamp for entering the competition.
Registration 9.00am / Competition Starting 9.30am
All entries must be submitted by 11.30pm Sunday 11th May 2025
INDIVIDUAL KATA
Kata will be Candidates choice from approved list.
INDIVIDUAL KUMITE
Shobu Ippon Rules
PAIRS KATA*
Pairs can be single or mixed gender. Just one kata is needed for eliminations and final.
TEAM KUMITE*
3 Person teams of same gender split by age / grade.
*Competitors are responsible for organising their own teams.
Click Here for Category List
Categories may be merged or cancelled in the case of insufficient entries.
COMPETITION RULES
Please ensure you have read the rules before entering.
Kata Rules / Kumite Rules
It is the competitors responsibility to know the rules of their events.

TSKUK International Course - Day 1 (Norfolk)
2025-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ
The TSKUK are proud to host:
Sensei Scott Langley 7th Dan
The course is open to all Junior and Adult TSKUK members
1 Day – £35.00
2 Days – £52.50
and also to Non- Members
1 Day – £45.00
2 Days – £67.50

Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Saturday 20th September 2025
Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Registration – 12.30pm – 1.00pm
Training – 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Sunday 21st September 2025
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Registration – 12.30pm – 1.00pm
Training – 1.00pm – 4.00pm

One official TSKUK Course stamp will be issued for each day. Please review your

training history on your online portal, for how many TSKUK Course stamps you require to be eligible to grade for certain grades.

Scott has been practicing martial arts since the age of 5, however, he started his karate career proper in 1986 under the instruction of Howard Milson, a senior member of Kodokai and one of the very few 5th dans in the UK at the time. Scott trained hard with Howard and Kato Sensei and gained shodan in 1992. After travelling to Japan with Kato Sensei in 1993, Scott started university in Staffordshire and trained on a daily basis with him.
During this time he assisted Kato Sensei teaching around the UK and Europe. Scott also competed regularly; winning, both in kata and kumite, the National Championships five times, European Championships three times, and the 1996 JKA World Championships in Moscow. Building on this success, Scott travelled once more to Japan in 1997 and started to train full time at the JKA (Asai fraction) Hombu dojo.
Under constant pressure from the instruction of Asai, Abe, Yahara, Kagawa, Isaka, Yamaguchi etc, Scott went from strength to strength and in 1998 was asked to enter the instructor’s course. Unfortunately, an injured knee prevented this, so after considerable rehabilitation, Scott, along with Yasuhisa Inada, entered the course in 2000 and became the first instructor’s course class of the newly formed Japan Karate Shotorenmei. Two intensive years later, Scott graduated from the course and became the fifth non-Japanese person ever to do so (JKA/JKS).
Feeling it was time to move on and encouraged by the hombu dojo to develop JKS karate, Scott moved to Ireland. From 2002 until 2013 Scott was the Technical Director of the JKS GB & Ireland and the Chief Instructor of JKS Ireland’s Hombu Dojo. In that time the group grew from 4 clubs to 120 clubs, making it the biggest single style group in the British Isles. His own club also grew from the initial 8 members that showed up on the first night, to over 500 members and four full time instructors.
Scott is the bestselling author of Karate Stupid and Karate Clever. He is a founder member of Hombu Dojo Karate International and Chief Technical Director of the group.

TSKUK International Course – Day 2 (Essex)
2025-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9RA, United Kingdom

TSKUK Free Course & Black Belt Grading
2025-11-23 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ
Free 1 Day TSKUK Members Course
On Sunday 23rd November 2025 the TSKUK will be holding
a Free 1 Day Course and Dan grading at:
Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Any gradings must be booked by 11.30pm Sunday 16th November 2025.
The course will be run by:
Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
Sensei Nathan Bond 6th Dan
Sensei Charlie Tarr 5th Dan
Sensei Dave Lynskey 4th Dan
Sensei Mason Gill 4th Dan
Sensei Matthew Potter 3rd Dan
Sensei Ethan Dye 3rd Dan
Times
Registration from 10.30am
Course 11.00am – 1.00pm
Shodan/Nidan Grading 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Sandan+ Grading – 6.00pm
(The Sandan+ Grading will be held at The Dojo Norwich)
The classes will be split by age and grades
The course is FREE to all TSKUK members and each attending member will receive an Official TSKUK Grading Stamp.

TSKUK Open Course - Day 1 (Essex)
2026-02-14 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9RA, United Kingdom
Day 1 – Canvey Island, Essex
Saturday 14th February 2026
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Registration – 12.30pm – 1.00pm
Training – 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
Sensei Nathan Bond 6th Dan
Sensei Dave Lynskey 4th Dan
Day 2 – Norwich, Norfolk
Sunday 15th February 2026
Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Registration – 12.30pm – 1.00pm
Training – 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Sensei Charlie Tarr 5th Dan
Sensei Mason Gill 4th Dan
Sensei Matthew Potter 4th Dan
Sensei Ethan Dye 4th Dan
The course is open to all Junior and Adult TSKUK members*
1 Day – £25.00
2 Days – £37.50
and also to Non- Members
1 Day – £35.00
2 Days – £52.50
*3rd & Consecutive Family Members will receive a 50% discount, please select the discounted ticket*

Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
One official TSKUK Course stamp will be issued for each day.

TSKUK Open Course - Day 2 (Norfolk)
2026-02-15 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ
Day 1 – Canvey Island, Essex
Saturday 14th February 2026
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Registration – 12.30pm – 1.00pm
Training – 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
Sensei Nathan Bond 6th Dan
Sensei Dave Lynskey 4th Dan
Day 2 – Norwich, Norfolk
Sunday 15th February 2026
Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
Registration – 12.30pm – 1.00pm
Training – 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Sensei Charlie Tarr 5th Dan
Sensei Mason Gill 4th Dan
Sensei Matthew Potter 4th Dan
Sensei Ethan Dye 4th Dan
The course is open to all Junior and Adult TSKUK members
1 Day – £25.00
2 Days – £37.50
and also to Non- Members
1 Day – £35.00
2 Days – £52.50
*3rd & Consecutive Family Members will receive a 50% discount, please select the discounted ticket*

Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
One official TSKUK Course stamp will be issued for each day.

TSKUK Open International Course - Day 1 - 25th March 2026
2026-03-25 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Rayleigh Leisure Centre, Priory Chase, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 9NF, United Kingdom
TSKUK Open International Course
25th & 28th March 2026
The TSKUK are proud to host:
Sensei Masahiko Tanaka,
Sensei Yuko Takahashi
&
Sensei Koji Ogata
The course is open to all Junior and Adult TSKUK members.
1 Session – £10.00
2 Sessions – £17.50
3 Sessions – £25.00

Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Wednesday 25th March 2026
Rayleigh Leisure Centre, Priory Chase, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh. SS6 9NF.
6.00pm – 7.00pm – Sensei Takahashi – All Grades / All Ages
7.00pm – 8.00pm – Sensei Ogata – Brown & Black Belts / All Ages
8.00pm – 9.00pm – Sensei Tanaka – Brown & Black Belts / All Ages

Saturday 28th March 2026
The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Road, Norwich. NR6 6AX.

1.00pm – 2.00pm – Sensei Takahashi – All Grades / All Ages
2.15pm – 3.15pm – Sensei Ogata – Brown & Black Belts / All Ages
3.30pm – 4.30pm – Sensei Tanaka – Brown & Black Belts / All Ages

One official TSKUK Course stamp will be issued for each day.

TSKUK Open International Course - Day 2 - 28th March 2026
2026-03-28 13:00 - 16:30 UTC | The Dojo Norwich, 6 Burton Road, Norwich, NR6 6AX, United Kingdom
TSKUK Open International Course
25th & 28th March 2026
The TSKUK are proud to host:
Sensei Masahiko Tanaka,
Sensei Yuko Takahashi
&
Sensei Koji Ogata
EVENT FULLY BOOKED!

Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Wednesday 25th March 2026
Rayleigh Leisure Centre, Priory Chase, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh. SS6 9NF.
6.00pm – 7.00pm – Sensei Takahashi – All Grades / All Ages
7.00pm – 8.005pm – Sensei Ogata – Brown & Black Belts / All Ages
8.00pm – 9.00pm – Sensei Tanaka – Brown & Black Belts / All Ages

Saturday 28th March 2026
The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Road, Norwich. NR6 6AX.

1.00pm – 2.00pm – Sensei Takahashi – All Grades / All Ages
2.15pm – 3.15pm – Sensei Ogata – Brown & Black Belts / All Ages
3.30pm – 4.30pm – Sensei Tanaka – Brown & Black Belts / All Ages

One official TSKUK Course stamp will be issued for each day.

TSKUK Free Course & Black Belt Grading
2026-04-26 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9RA, United Kingdom
Free 1 Day TSKUK Members Course
On Sunday 26th April 2026 the TSKUK will be holding
a Free 1 Day Course and Dan grading at:
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.
Any gradings must be booked by 11.30pm Sunday 19th April 2026.
The course will be run by:
Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan
Sensei Nathan Bond 6th Dan
Sensei Charlie Tarr 5th Dan
Sensei Dave Lynskey 4th Dan
Sensei Mason Gill 4th Dan
Sensei Matthew Potter 4th Dan
Sensei Ethan Dye 4th Dan
Times
Registration from 10.30am
Course 11.00am – 1.00pm
Shodan/Nidan Grading 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Sandan+ Grading – 6.00pm
(The Sandan+ Grading will be held at Westwood Karate Academy Honbu)
The classes will be split by age and grades
The course is FREE to all TSKUK members and each attending member will receive an Official TSKUK Grading Stamp.

TSKUK National Championships 2026
2026-05-17 | Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9RA, United Kingdom
We are pleased to announce the TSKUK National Championships will be held on Sunday 17th May 2026 at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre Level, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Entrants will receive one official TSKUK grading stamp for entering the competition.
Registration 9.00am / Competition Starting 9.30am
All entries must be submitted by 11.30pm Sunday 10th May 2026
INDIVIDUAL KATA
Kata will be Candidates choice from approved list.
INDIVIDUAL KUMITE
Shobu Ippon Rules
SEN KATA
Individual Kata for competitors with Special Educational Needs.
SEN JURUKEN
Timed Attack of a standing bag for competitors with Special Educational Needs.
PAIRS KATA*
Pairs can be single or mixed gender. Just one kata is needed for eliminations and final.
TEAM KUMITE*
3 Person teams of same gender split by age / grade.
*Competitors are responsible for organising their own teams.
Click Here for Category List
Categories may be merged or cancelled in the case of insufficient entries.
Please ensure you have read the rules before entering.
Click Here for Competition Rules
It is the competitors responsibility to know the rules of their events.
