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Remembering Arthurton (Max) Maximen
Max, as most people will have known him, lost his fight for life on the 13th April 2012. Max was a character, a legend and a legend that lived for karate. Even a couple of weeks before his passing he … …more
In Memorium – Suzanne Genery
Karate has today lost a stalwart of many years. I first came across Suzanne Genery whilst we were in the EKGB, though I know she was there long before that. Suzanne worked tirelessly to keep the EKGB on the straight … …more
REPORT — Kata Course, April 2012
WKU’s Portishead and Clevedon karate clubs held a Kata Course at Gordano School on Sunday 1st April 2012. Here is a report from Kevin Barrett (Clevedon Karate Club/Esporta Karate Club). Once again, the course was a great success with over … …more
Report – Ritchie Noblett Memorial Shield, 2012
The tournament went well. Good clean fights with WKU’s Gary Doughty and Nigel Langson refereeing and Mike O’Leary (Bushi Kai Wales), David McLeod and Rory Daniels (WKU) judging. Rob and Maxine Baker were working the table and everyone worked well … …more
Report – Clevedon Grading, March 2012
The weekend of 24th and 25th March gradings were held at both the Virgin Active (ex Esporta) and the Clevedon clubs. As always we were pleased with the effort from everyone concerned, though a couple of the younger members at … …more
Report – EKF Referees Course in Nottingham
Here is a short report from Ivor Thomas (pictured back row left) who attended an EKF Referees Course in Nottingham on the 24th March 2012. The course focused on theory for the new Kumite rules and Kata. DVDs were shown … …more
Breaking news: WKU International Referee to attend World University Karate Championships 2012
Western karate Union’s referee, Ivor Thomas, has been appointed as the International Referee to accompany the Great Britain delegation to the forthcoming World University Karate Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia, 12-15 July 2012. Congratulations to Ivor on this appointment. Ivor will … …more
REPORT – EKF Championships, Sheffield, Sunday 22nd April 2012
On Sunday 22nd April the EKF Championships were held in Sheffield. Although not everyone took home a medal, everyone who participated fought well. Congratulations to WKU’s Gary Doughty who passed his practical exam at the English Championships and has now … …more
Referee’s Course – Saturday 14 April 2012
Sensei George Grimes is hosting another Referee’s Course on Saturday 14 April 2012, from 12.30pm-3.30pm at Yate Leisure Centre, Kennedy Way, Yate, South Gloucestershire BS37 4DQ. WKU’s Ivor Thomas (EKF International Refereeing Panel) is kindly leading this course which covers … …more
Report – British Universities and College Sports (BUCS) Championships, March 2012
Western Karate Union had just three member athletes in the University of the West of England Team at the 2012 British Universities Championships in Sheffield and all three achieved a medal. WKU’s Sarah Clark won Gold, Jamie Bowen, Silver and … …more
WKU athlete, Sarah Clark, to carry 2012 Olympic Flame
We are delighted to learn that Western Karate Union’s gold medal athlete, Sarah Clark, will have the honour of being an 2012 Olympic Torchbearer. Sarah passed all the vetting and security procedures to be confirmed as a torchbearer in Bristol. … …more
KSE Competitions March 2012, Gloucester
First competition of the year – KSE Competitions at Gloucester – and what a great squad performance! Gemma Cross Bronze individual Kumite 14-15yrs and Bronze Kata 15yrs. Sarah Clark Gold ladies Kumite. Laura Gibbons Bronze ladies Kumite. Kai Callaghan Bronze … …more
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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.
