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Half-term training times

During half-term we will combine the junior and cadet classes. 

Combine junior and cadet classes

Thurs 19th Feb:

  • 18:00 to 19:00 juniors and cadets (all grades)
  • 19:00 to 20:30 adults and senior cadets

Sunday 22nd Feb:

  • 17:00 to 18:30 Juniors and cadets (all grades)
  • Juniors may drop out at 18:00

Grading date and times

Grading will take place on 1st March:

  • Adult grading 10:00 to 12:00 (5 and 10-man kumite from 12:00 to 12:30)
  • Junior grading 17:00 to 18:00
  • Cadet grading 18:00 to 19:30

The main criteria for grading is as follows and I appreciate that some of this is subjective.

  • To meet the syllabus requirements
  • Technical ability and improvement
  • Attitude and behaviour
  • Students should have trained for approximately 25 hours (except white belts) since their previous grading. Higher grades need to have trained for longer.
  • In particular, students yellow belt and above should be able to perform the kata for their grade without any mistakes. Higher grade students should be able to perform good kata with accurate, quick and powerful techniques.

There is still a few weeks to go so if you want to go for your grading, let me know and I’ll do everything I can to get you prepared.

EGKA Spring Gasshuku

Myself and some of our students will be attending the EGKA Spring Gashuku. This is a good opportunity to train with Sensei Henrik Larsen. For those going for black belt gradings soon, please be reminded that part of the SHODAN grading requirement is that you must attend 2 EGKA gasshukus this year.

Spring Gasshuku 2026

EGKA London Regional Goju Ryu Karate Championships, Sunday, 26th April 2026

Following our successful in-house competition, those who want to step up their game, I would recommend attending the EGKA London Regional Goju-Ryu Karate Championships to be held on Sunday, 26th April 2026 in Chessington, Surrey. I will be attending and supporting our students as much as can (as I will also be helping with refereeing etc). 

Competition Start Time 09:00 for 09:30 start to 17:00 (depending competitor numbers). 

Please register here if you wish to take part:

    First Name

    Last Name

    Email

    Age

    Date of birth

    Grade

    Height

    EGKA membership up to date:
    If you are not sure, you can check your membership status at https://www.egka.org.uk/membership_online.php

    Please tick the categories you wish to take part in:
    Individual KataTeam Kata (Jnr/Cadets/family only)Kumite
    Team kata needs 3 participants. If you wish to take part, please tick the box and we will try to find you a suitable team.

    Competitor/Parent/guardian consent
    In signing this form, it is accepted and understood that the competitor will agree to abide by the competition’s rules and they accept the judges’ decision to be final. If he or she enters the kumite event they agree to wear full safety gear, and they understand that whilst all efforts will be made to ensure safety, karate is a contact sport and there is a risk of personal injury. I also agree to pay the competition entry fee of £20.

    Competitors below the age of 18 years must have this form consent by their parent of guardian
    Parent/guardian name (for under 18s)

    Number of spectators

    Please give this completed competition entry form well before the last entry deadline date of 21st March 2022.

    Details can be found on the EGKA website here:

    London Region Competition