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The latest karate news and updates from clubs, events, and organisations across the UK.
EKNGB Presidents Cup listed for Leicester on 15 November
The English Karate NGB calendar lists its 2026 Presidents Cup regional competition for Sunday 15 November at Braunstone Leisure Centre in Leicester.
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JKA England International Winter Course returns to Crawley on 27–29 November
JKA England’s three-day International Winter Course will combine Shotokan training, gradings and qualification exams at K2 Crawley from 27 to 29 November 2026.
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EKF Autumn Open Championships set for North Solihull on 22 November
The English Karate Federation will hold its Autumn Open Championships at North Solihull Sports Centre on Sunday 22 November, with kata and kumite open to clubs, groups and associations.
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Commonwealth Karate Championships set for Glasgow from 5 November
The 12th Commonwealth Karate Championships will bring elite and club competition to Glasgow’s Emirates Arena from 5 to 8 November 2026.
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ESKA Championships set for Stevenage on 15 November
The English Shotokan Karate Association has listed its 2026 Championships for 15 November at Stevenage Hombu Dojo, with freestyle, kata and team kata categories.
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KUGB schedules free black and brown belt course with Dan grading in Rhyl
KUGB karateka will have a free black and brown belt training course in Rhyl on 25 October, followed by 1st and 2nd Dan grading.
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KUGB National Youth and Student Championships return to Liverpool on 7 November
The KUGB National Youth and Student Championships will take place at Greenbank Sports Academy in Liverpool on Saturday 7 November.
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KUGB Grand Slam 2 set for Walsall on 24 October
The Karate Union of Great Britain will stage Grand Slam 2 at WLV Gym in Walsall on Saturday 24 October, with squad training before the competition.
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Shotokan Connect lists Canterbury festival for Sensei Georges Dussart’s 80th birthday
A Canterbury karate festival on 7 November will combine traditional Shotokan training, bo staff work and a birthday reception for Sensei Georges Dussart.
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Shotokan Connect schedules Shotorama 2026 festival in Guildford for 18 October
Shotokan Connect has listed Shotorama 2026 for Sunday 18 October at Guildford Spectrum, with a five-hour programme of Shotokan workshops.
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ESKA lists free Kata Judges Course in St Albans for 17 October
The English Shotokan Karate Association has scheduled a free Kata Judges Course on 17 October at Sandringham School in St Albans for ESKA black belts.
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KUGB schedules free Referees and Judges Course in Solihull for 18 October
The KUGB has listed a free Referees and Judges Course at Solihull Karate Academy on Sunday 18 October for black belt members aged 16 and over.
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JKA England lists Junior Instructors Course for 8 November in Billericay
JKA England’s official ticket listing sets its Junior Instructors Course for 8 November at Yushikai Karate Academy in Billericay, for members aged 13–17 who are 3rd Kyu and above.
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Glasgow to host 12th Commonwealth Karate Championships from 5 to 8 November
The 12th Commonwealth Karate Championships are scheduled for Glasgow International Arena from 5 to 8 November, with elite and club competitions across four days.
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EKNGB schedules Leicester regional kata, para and kumite training for 25 October
The English Karate National Governing Body calendar lists Leicester Regional Mid kata/para and kumite training for Sunday 25 October at Team Rankine Karate in Wigston.
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KUGB lists free Scotland squad training at Wemyss Bay on 18 October
The KUGB has listed free Scotland Squad Training at Wemyss Bay Community Centre on Sunday 18 October, with registration through the KUGB app.
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KUGB schedules free Northern Ireland kata and kumite course for 11 October
The KUGB has listed a free kata and kumite course at Maghera Leisure Centre on Sunday 11 October, open to KUGB members from 7th Kyu upwards.
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KUGB lists Special Dan Grade Course and grading for Reading on 10 October
The KUGB’s official events listing shows a Special Dan Grade Course and Dan Grading at Rivermead Leisure Centre in Reading on Saturday 10 October, with free training from 11:00 and grading from 14:00 for Sandan and above.
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JKA England sets 2027 squad selections for 10 October
JKA England has listed 10 October 2026 as its next 2027 squad-selection session, with separate kata and kumite slots, advance booking and published grade and age bands.
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EKF open kumite squad session scheduled for Oldbury on 4 October
The English Karate Federation has scheduled an open kumite squad-training session at Portway Lifestyle Centre in Oldbury for Sunday 4 October, from 11:00 to 14:00.
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WUKF European Championships bring five days of karate to Sheffield
The 16th WUKF European Championships take place at Sheffield’s Canon Medical Arena from 21 to 25 October, with kata, kumite, kobudo and inclusive karate on the programme.
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KUGB Northern Region Championship set for Sunday in Sunderland
The KUGB Northern Region Championship is scheduled for 4 October at CitySpace in Sunderland, with competition starting at 10:00 and published kumite equipment requirements.
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GKI National Competition brings junior and cadet divisions to Staines
Goju-Ryu Karate-Do International lists a 25 October competition at Eclipse Leisure Centre for junior and cadet competitors aged 6–17, with kata and kumite options.
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JKA England Open Championships set for 31 October in Crawley
JKA England will host its 2026 Open Championships at K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley on 31 October, with kata, kumite and team events listed across age groups and grades.
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