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Movements Shotokan Karate Launches iOS App

Early on in the year Sensei Eric Pich Chief Instructor of SKCENGLAND was ask to collaborate in the making of a revolutionary Karate app . On 1st July along with two SKC instructors, Euan Pich & Sam Hackman they were filmed in a CGI studio ( see photos ) Sensei Eric was the studio motion…

Sensei Gerry Grey. …Our Chairman.

We are deeply saddened to announce the death on Sunday 31st May 2020 of our chairman Gerry Grey. Gerry has been chairman of SKCE since its foundation in 2010. He brought with him to the role a wealth of experience and knowledge. SKCE flourished under his calm and measured guidance, benefited from his many wise…

SKC England Online Classes Make An Impression

Please see our interview with Cllr Anton Georgiou.

Join us on Facebook…

We’ve got some online lessons up and coming. Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2292852367424605/ And give our page a like here: https://www.facebook.com/ShotokanKarateCentresEngland/ Our first session is here: Topic: Karate 9 April 2020 Time: Apr 9, 2020 07:30 PM London Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706869629… Meeting ID: 706 869 629 Password: 414662 Beginners welcome! …

URGENT NOTICE DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS

VERY RELUCTANTLY WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO STOP ALL KARATE CLASSES FROM WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2020 IN LINE WITH THE GOVERNMENTS DECISION TO CLOSE SCHOOLS. PLEASE WOULD ALL INSTRUCTORS DO THEIR UTMOST TO COMMUNICATE THIS NEWS TO AS MANY STUDENTS AS POSSIBLE (NOTICES IN DOJOS, VERBAL, SOCIAL MEDIA). WE WILL RESUME LESSONS AS AND…

JSKA UK Championships on Saturday 8 February 2020

Results for SKCE at the JSKA UK Championships on Saturday 8 February 2020 Individual Events 🥇Sophia Malta – Kumite 🥇Mathew Mugwagwa – Kumite 🥇Alexandra Merisoiu – Kata 🥈Mathew Mugwagwa – Kata 🥈Jasmine Boothe Henry – Kumite 🥈Denis Barna – Kata 🥉Nik Papanikolas – Kata 🥉Nik Papanikolas – Kumite 🥉Elvisjake Birrell – Kumite 🥉Bianca Todorut -…

Kumite Course With Senseis Leon & Curtis

More Pictures From Our National Championships

Some photographic wizardry from Adrian Bouvier capturing the days action.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO YOU ALL FROM SKCE CHAIRMAN GERRY GREY & CHIEF INSTRUCTOR SENSEI ERIC PICH

As we approach the end of the year and festive season, we wish to thank you all for your continued support during the past year. It certainly has been an eventful year for SKCE and has presented us with many challenges which we are delighted to say we have faced and overcome any problems encountered.…

NEW BLACK BELTS AT BLACK AND BROWN BELT COURSE AT WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTRE ON SUNDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2019

The event started on time at midday when Sensei Gerry and his team of senior officials of SKCE began registration and collection of licences for those who were eager to grade. In all in excess of 100 registered for the training courses taken, split in 2 groups of kyu grades and Dan grades, under the…

IMPORTANT NEW DAN GRADING STRUCTURE FOR SKCE HIGH GRADE 5TH DAN AND ABOVE

After due deliberation it has been decided to change the 5th dan and above grading examination requirements. This is in order to bring SKCE in line with other major Shotokan associations worldwide. In future only candidates who have been approved by the Chairman and Chief Instructor will be invited to attend a detailed grading and…

WUKF2 Professional Karate 16th November 2019

SKCE INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 – SUNDAY 3rd NOVEMBER

The SKC England invitational Championships were held on Sunday 3rd November 2019 at Brunel University. The following invited associations attended: FSKA ISKF RIVERSIDE SKC TSK KE/UKA RENGOKAI SKDUN KANKU SASORI With a total of 452 individual entries and 30 teams, the competition started at 9.30am and finished soon after 7.00pm. With the…

Referees And Judges Course At Gurnell Sports Centre

In anticipation of our upcoming National Championships, Sensei Eric shared his expertise and vast experience in officiating to ensure everyone is on the ball. The course was well attended with 20 participants and 4 apologies. Those in attendance: J. Tan K. Lall S. Hood P. Hubbard N. Shah E. Pich P. Davis G. Willoughby S. Tracy…

Sensei Gerry Grey Awarded 6th Dan

The SKC England committee has awarded chairman, Sensei Gerry Grey 6th Dan in recognition of his tireless commitment and dedication to the development of the association. Sensei Gerry started training in 1973 and has helped administer both the KUGB and JKA England before becoming a founder member of SKC England. We are honoured to have…

NEW SHOTOKAN CLUBS IN THE ANGLIA REGION

SKCE Wellingborough are pleased to announce a new club, starting in June 2019. Commencing Friday June 7th at 7pm to 8pm for children, followed at 8:00pm to 9:30 pm for adults at the Gold Starz Dance School, Denington Rd industrial estate Wellingborough, NN82QH (contact Gerry 01933 678077) Another new club opens every Saturday mornings 10:00am…

NEW BLACK BELTS AT BLACK AND BROWN BELT COURSE AT WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTRE ON SUNDAY 19TH MAY 2019

Congratulations to all the following Students who successfully achieved their Dan grades at the above course. SHODAN PASSES BOYS GIRLS Finlay Sokal Eva Kenny Elliot Kot Jaskiran Kaur Sandhu Veer Pawar Milica Kostic Marcus Micallef Molly Tapster Tru Sith Lucy Tapster Abishaan Saravanabavan Nadeen Abdelwahid Vladimir Kostic Judy Abdelwahid Daniel Lurie Megan Advani…

YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD EVEN AT 74!!

Following the death of his wife Mahendra Shah was persuade by Sensei Eric Pich to take up Karate as a pass time persuit. Aged just 74 Mahendra did just that and at the weekend passed his first grade. Our heartfelt congratulations goes out to Mahendra who is probably our oldest orange belt to date and…

SKCE EGM Regionalisation Voting Results

As many of you will know, a special EGM was called and set for the 10th March with the intention of giving members the choice of (1) maintaining our existing structure or (2) forming regionalised, autonomous areas. A further explanation will follow but we’re now able to share the results. Vote to restructure the…

WSKF England – Open Karate Seminar

As a direct result of inviting a number of other UK Shotokan associations to our recent SKCE National championships in order to encourage harmonious and mutually beneficial relationships with them, we are pleased to have received a reciprocal invitation from WSKF instructor Sensei Tomiko Mitsuoka 8th dan to attend their special training seminar with their…