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In Memorium
Tatsuo Suzuki – the passing of a Master
It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of Tatsuo Suzuki. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and many friends of Tatsuo Suzuki, his legacy will live on. From all at Western Karate Union.
Remembering Nigel Fish
Some sad news that Nigel Fish from Bristol Karate Club passed away on Friday 17th June. Nigel was a second Dan at Bristol Karate Club having trained and supported them for over forty years. …more
Kyu grade success for Rachel
Well done to Western Karate Union’s Rachel Taylor who represented WKU at the kyu grade English Championships at Ponds Forge, Sheffield on Sunday 22 January 2012 and gained a bronze medal. The score in the semi final was one point … …more
REPORT – Paris Open, January 2012
WKU Referee Ivor thomas attended the Paris Open on the 13th-15th January 2012 with seven other members of the English Karate Refereeing Delegation, pictured above. This event took place at the at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, and … …more
The Bristol Summer Course – 14th and 15th July 2012
An important date for your New Year diaries. The 2012 Bristol Summer Course and Dan Grading will be held 14th and 15th July. Saturday 14th will be training outdoors, 10.00am start at Old Reds Rugby Ground, Scotland Lane, Brislington, Bristol … …more
REPORT – WKU Winter Invitational 2011
The WKU Winter Invitational 2011 was held at the end of November at Hutton Moor, Weston super Mare. It proved a very successful tournament with WKU excellently represented by all who took part. Good results for WKU with medals for … …more
Portishead Traditional Karate championship success
Portishead Traditional Karate took part in the Wado Ryu Championships in Yate on the 20th November and the following students competed: Mitchell Harvey, Evie Smith, Aisha Macdougall, Charlie Smith, Rachel Taylor Out of the 4 categories that were entered the … …more
New Kumite and Kata Rules for 2012
Here are the new Kumite and Kata Rules for WKU members to see. They have been approved by the WKF Executive Committee in Malaysia . There is also a summary available which helps give a better understanding of the scope … …more
A bit of background
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WKU Western Karate Union promotes the study and practice of Karate, organising tournaments, competitons, courses and events. Members work at local, national and international levels. WKU regulates safe and structured training and examination and certification of karateka.
