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News from across the world of SKCE
Li Sen Tan’s Karate Foundations
A couple of weeks ago I competed for Cambridge University at the BUCS Karate Championships. After successfully winning my first round of individual Kata, I narrowly lost the next round two to three. I found the experience of competing was a lot of fun, and enjoyed cheering on my teammates. I found seeing all the…
Brown and Black Belt Course and Dan Grading – 1 December 2024
On Sunday 1st December 2024, SKCE held a Brown & Black belt course and grading at Willesden Sports Centre. The first hour was full of enthusiastic Brown belts, mainly 1st Kyu’s, followed by another session for seasoned Black belts, all of whom had trained consistently and diligently to attempt a grading later in the day.…
KUMITE TRAINING COURSE – WILLESDEN SPORTS CENTRE – Sunday 17th November 2024
The course was run by Sensei Sue Sinclair, Sensei Oluseye Jegede & Sensei Janita Tan. The primary objective of this training was to prepare students for the forthcoming Dan Grading on Sunday 1st December 2024. All participants were instructed on the finer points of Jiyu Ippon Kumite and the students over 12 years of age…
*POSTPONED* – SKCE National Championships
Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be postponing the National Championships due to be held on 20th October 2024 until Spring 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. Oss!
Referees and Judges Course-15 September 2024
Sunday 15 September 2024 saw our first SKCE Referees and Judges Course of 2024 led by Chief Instructor and Chairman, Sensei Eric Pich at Willesden Sports Centre. Participants were current SKCE Qualified Referees and Judges and those aspiring to become Referees and Judges. Every participant was provided with Referee and Judges books and a whistle.…
JSKE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS – 22nd JUNE 2024
SKC England sent some of their students to the Japan Shotokan Karate England open championships on Saturday 22 June 2024. There was a fabulous team spirit, with our competitors supporting each other. They all performed their very best and gaining lots of experience for future competitions. SKCE is very proud of every single one of…
SKDUN Legends – Guildford 16th March 2024
The Legends Open is a long standing championships and this year had teams entering from all over the UK and a team from Belgium. SKCE entered a relatively inexperienced team, many of whom were first time competitors. There was a fabulous team spirit, with our competitors supporting each other. They all performed their very best…
BROWN & BLACK BELT COURSE & DAN GRADING – 19 MAY 2024
On Sunday 19 May 2024, SKC England hosted a Black & Brown Belt Course at Willesden Sports Centre, followed by a grading. All students training and grading showed great enthusiasm. Chairman & Chief Instructor Sensei Eric Pich and Senior Instructors led the course. Advice was given to all students to improve their technique. The Sensei-gata…
Brown and Black Belt Course and Dan Grading – 3rd December 2023
On Sunday 3 December 2023, SKC England hosted a Black & Brown Belt Course at Willesden, North West London, followed by a Black Belt grading. The students enjoyed the training led by Chairman and Chief Instructor Sensei Eric Pich and SKCE’s senior Instructors. Technical advice was given to students to aid them with their forthcoming…