KUGB National Kyu Grade event gives children a clear September competition route

The Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB) will hold its National Kyu Grade Championship on Saturday 26 September 2026 at Repton Sports Centre in Derbyshire. The event page provides a separate link labelled “National Kyu Grade Children’s 2026”, alongside adult information.

A competition built around grade progression

KUGB says the competition is open to all KUGB kyu grades and will run from 10am to 5pm. For younger karateka, the separate children’s information is important because the relevant categories and timetable should be checked from the organiser’s own document rather than inferred from the general event page.

That distinction matters for families attending a competition for the first time. A child’s age, grade, kata or kumite category, weigh-in or registration process, and arrival time may all affect the day’s plan.

Practical points for parents

The published venue is Repton Sports Centre, Willington Road, Repton, Derby, DE65 6FH. KUGB lists spectator admission at £10 and says children under five enter free. The page also says the competition starts at 10am.

Parents should confirm entry arrangements with their club, read the children’s information sheet, and check for any later timetable or venue update before travelling. The event is a KUGB competition, so its rules and categories should not be assumed to apply to other karate organisations.

Quick facts

Date: Saturday 26 September 2026

Time: 10am–5pm

Venue: Repton Sports Centre, Derbyshire

Organiser: KUGB

Entry scope: KUGB kyu grades

Children’s information: linked separately on the event page

Sources

KUGB National Kyu Grade Championship

KUGB events calendar

Last checked: 8 September 2026.