Middlesbrough Shotokan Karate

🚨Sunday 5th July🚨

Sunday Kata Class 🥋

1️⃣ Session 1:
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Kyu Grade Kata
• 9th–8th Kyu (Red–Yellow Belts) – Heian Nidan
• 7th–4th Kyu – Heian Godan

2️⃣ Session 2
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Advanced Kata (5th Kyu & above)
• Gojushiho Sho | Gojushiho Dai | Gankaku | Unsu | Kanku Sho | Kanku Dai

💡 Focus: WKF Kata Judging – technical precision, athletic performance, competition readiness

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Only eligible for students 9th Kyu and above - payment for the session is to be done via Fit by Wix

🥋 MSK Inter-Club Competition – Sunday 12th July 🥋

Entries are now open!

We are delighted to announce the 7th Middlesbrough Shotokan Karate Inter-Club Competition, taking place on Sunday 12th July.

This competition is the epitome of grassroots karate, providing a friendly and supportive environment for young karateka to gain competition experience, build confidence, and enjoy a fantastic day of karate.

Whether it's a student's first competition or they have competed before, our aim remains the same:
✅ Promote inclusion and participation
✅ Develop confidence and competitive experience
✅ Bring clubs together from across the association
✅ Create lasting memories and friendships
✅ Ensure every child leaves feeling proud of their achievements

With the competition taking place just one week before the summer holidays, it's the perfect way to finish the term and celebrate all the hard work students have put in throughout the year.

⏰ Entry Deadline: Sunday 5th July

🥊 Kumite Equipment Information

In line with WKF Youth League rules and current safeguarding guidance, students under the age of 14 are encouraged to wear:
• Head Guard
• External Chest Protector

Ideally, all competitors should have the correct protective equipment. However, students may still be entered for Kumite without this equipment, with participation remaining at the discretion of their coach.

💷 Entry Fees:
• Kata – £10
• Kumite – £10
• Spectators (16+) – £2

📄 Competition Bulletin:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NCeayXQM7ZDIoecbLq59nBx_voOGWWcn/view?usp=sharing

We look forward to welcoming everyone for another fantastic day of karate!