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 dedicated and talented team secured an impressive 13th place, securing:

3 Gold, 4 Silver & 10 Bronze.

A huge well done to the whole 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

Jacob Clement (WKA)

Bronze – Team Kumite, Nihon, 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

Lewis Grigson (WKA)

Bronze – Team Kumite, Nihon, Male, 9-10 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+

Mark Wyles (WKA)

Bronze – Individual Kumite, Ippon, Open Grade, Male, 36 years+

Martha Selby (ESKA)

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

Sofia Chaston (WKA)

Bronze – Individual Kumite, Ippon, Open Grade, Female, 14-15 years

Tommy Grigson (WKA)

Bronze – Individual Kumite, Sanbon, 3rd Kyu & Above, Male, 13 years, <160cm

Quinn Courtnell (WKA)

Bronze – Team Kumite, Nihon, Male, 9-10 years