EKF Autumn Open Championships set for North Solihull on 22 November

English Karate Federation opens Autumn Open to grassroots competitors

The English Karate Federation (EKF) has scheduled its Autumn Open Championships for Sunday 22 November 2026 at North Solihull Sports Centre, Conway Road, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5LA. The federation’s official event page confirms the date and venue. Read the EKF event listing for the organiser’s current information.

The competition will feature kata and kumite and is open to clubs, groups and associations. EKF says competitors of all levels are welcome, including people taking their first steps onto a competition mat, and specifically describes the event as friendly, inclusive and welcoming to grassroots competitors. Entries are available through Sportdata via the federation’s event page.

Event details

Date: Sunday 22 November 2026. Venue: North Solihull Sports Centre, Conway Road, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5LA. Categories: kata and kumite. Eligibility: open to all clubs, groups and associations, with grassroots competitors welcome. Registration: through Sportdata. Competitors should check the EKF page for any updates to entries, schedules or requirements.

Sources and last checked

Source: English Karate Federation — EKF Autumn Open Championships 2026. Last checked: 21 October 2026.