Colchester JKA Karate Club

Traditional Japanese Karate Lessons at St Benedict's College and Colchester Leisureworld

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    • Gichin Funakoshi (1868 – 1957)
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2013 JKA England All Grades National Championships

Posted by colchesterkarate on May 17, 2013
Posted in: competitions.

SAM_0217SMLThis event is open to ALL GRADES (Orange Belt* & above) and there are 54 different categories. EVERYONE is encouraged to get involved! The event will be held at the K2, Crawley on Saturday, 29th June… Entry fee is of £10 for kata OR kumite or £15 for both, teams are £20.  A great chance to gain experience!! Closing date for entries is Thursday, 13th June 2013.

* and stripey belts that know Heian Shodan

Colchester JKA Welcomes Colchester Karate Academy Students

Posted by colchesterkarate on May 3, 2013
Posted in: training.

Colchester Karate Academy students, (aged 6+) wanting to continue with their karate training are welcome to join us at our classes. Timetable >>

All belt grades are recognised and transferrable. As an introductory offer, current Colchester Karate Academy members may train with us in May for free. Simply come to one of our scheduled classes.

Any questions about our training sessions call Georgina on 07775 708227 or email: info@colchesterjka.co.uk

The Beginners Pack

Posted by colchesterkarate on April 18, 2013
Posted in: beginners.

Beginners Pack – download PDF and bring to club

March 2013 Grading

Posted by colchesterkarate on March 12, 2013
Posted in: Gradings.

Sensei Adel Ismail was the examiner, and commented on our good standard.
Congratulations to all that passed their gradings – the results are as follows:

Sophie Skinner – 1st Kyu
Sunny Duan – 1st Kyu
Dave Evans – 1st Kyu
Sophie Bickmore – 1st Kyu
Joshua Harrison – 3rd Kyu
Helena Chan - 3rd Kyu
Shazia Jaufarally – 4th Kyu
Julian Chan – 4th Kyu
Joseph Skaria - 4th Kyu
Emily Price - 4th Kyu
Isa Kulkarni - 4th Kyu
Nadia Jaufarally - 4th Kyu
Eirys Proselkov - 4th Kyu
Oscar Ryland - 4th Kyu
Dmitry Proselkov – 5th Kyu
Ibrahim Kulkarni – 6th Kyu
Koshi Saito – 7th Kyu (triple graded)
Mo Jaufarally – 7th Kyu
Fai Jaufarally – 7th Kyu
Jess Mortimer – 7th Kyu
Jason Tudor – 7th Kyu
Arjin Kiseli – 7th Kyu
Zahra Jaufarally – 7th Kyu
Saif Rahman – 7th Kyu
Theresa Skaria – 8th Kyu
Nuala Brosnan Wren – 8th Kyu
James Brosnan Wren – 8th Kyu
Shabba Lotan – 8th Kyu
Sarah Skaria – 9th Kyu
Taaliya Leigh – 9th Kyu
Keira Hennessy – 9th Kyu
Alex Banks – 9th Kyu
Grace Harrison – 9th Kyu
Charu Metcalfe – 9th Kyu
Shivani Rathod – 9th Kyu
Luke Savage – 9th Kyu

Well done!

Beginners classes starting NOW!!

Posted by colchesterkarate on March 12, 2013
Posted in: beginners.

Download your trial lessons voucher here

Awards Ceremony & Christmas Party 2012

Posted by colchesterkarate on December 12, 2012
Posted in: awards.

Congratulations to the following students of 2012: fusion_bccare_logologo

Mo Jaufarally – Best Male
Majer Bickmore – Best Female
Sam Heap – Best Boy
Phoebe Hennessy – Best Girl
Rhys Barber – Outstanding Effort

Amongst all the fun, we were also able to raise an impressive £332 going to two charities: E.A.C.H, and Breast Cancer Care. THANK YOU!!

 

 

Europeans Championship Update

Posted by colchesterkarate on April 20, 2012
Posted in: competitions.

JKA England squad member Harry Theron travelled to Prague last month with the country’s finest to compete, Harry has also recently qualified as a club instructor and a great asset to our club. A really big congratulations to him!

Below is an article he wrote about the experience.

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  • Welcome

    Colchester JKA Karate Club is based at St Benedict's College and Colchester Leisureworld, practicing traditional Shotokan Karate. As a family run club - we welcome adults and kids (from age 6).

    The club is affiliated to the Japan Karate Association of England (JKAE) part of the Japan Karate Association (JKA), the most prestigious karate association in the world.

    If you are new to karate have a look at the About Karate section or, if you have some experience and are just looking for somewhere to train, check out the Club Information section.

    For any queries please feel free to email us at info@colchesterjka.co.uk or call Matt Graves / Georgina Grayston (Instructors) on 07775 708227.

  • Upcoming Events

    Sunday 9th June
    All Grades Course - Hatfield

    All brown and black belts must bring gum shields and mitts

    Hertfordshire Sports Village,
    De Havilland Campus,
    Hatfield Business Park,
    Hatfield,
    Hertfordshire,
    AL10 9EU

    Saturday 29th June

    JKA England National Championships - K2 Crawley

    K2 Leisure Centre,
    Pease Pottage Hill,
    Crawley,
    West Sussex,
    RH11 9BQ

    All brown and black belts must bring gum shields and mitts
    Further details and entry forms will be available closer to the tournament date

    Monday 8th July
    Club Grading Colchester with Sensei Angelo Sanna

    Monday 18th November
    Club Grading Colchester with Sensei Adel Ismail

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