IJKA UK Christmas Seminar
There will be a Saturday evening social event (TBA).
IJKA UK extends a warm welcome to all its members and karateka from other associations are welcome to join us.
Osu
IJKA UK Christmas Seminar Read More »
Lancashire Summer Seminar
Poulton Karate Academy (PKA) hosted IJKA UK Chief Instructor Keith Crighton 7th Dan IJKA on the weekend of Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August.
Karateka from PKA and Blackpool and Wyre dojos were joined by karateka from the Worcester dojo along with other karateka.
Keith Sensei focused on the finer details of Kihon and correct movement on Saturday morning. This was followed by Kumite routines and Kata in the afternoon, finishing with Junro Sandan.
A meal at a quality Indian restaurant was enjoyed by attendees on the Saturday evening.
On Sunday Keith Sensei was joined and assisted by Paul Kotowski 6th Dan IJKA who continued with further detailed teaching of Junro Sandan, whilst Keith Sensei held a grading for Dan and Kyu grades.
Congratulations ~
Worcester Dojo
Carina Gouveia ~ Shodan
Frank Rhodes ~ Sandan
Blackpool and Wyre Dojo
Ethan Whitehead ~ 6th Kyu
Keith Sensei looks forward to the next seminar.
Osu,
IJKA UK
Lancashire Summer Seminar Read More »
Summer Seminar
IJKA UK are pleased to announce a Summer Seminar.
The seminar is being held at a venue near Blackpool, Lancashire.
A warm open invitation is extended to all IJKA UK members and any karateka from other associations.
Keith Crighton 7th Dan IJKA – IJKA UK Chief Instructor, looks forward to seeing you all in August.
Osu, IJKA UK
Western Isles Karate
Stornoway Karate club located on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Herbrides, Scotland, hosted the IJKA UK Chief Instructor, Keith Crighton 7th Dan IJKA, on Thursday 6th March 2025.
Keith Sensei was assisted by Alex Carroll Sensei 6th Dan IJKA.
The Stornoway dojo students were treated to a brilliant inspirational class and look forward to Keith Sensei’s next visit.
John Murray Sensei 4th Dan IJKA is building a strong karate club that is going from strength to strength. Maybe a future 7th Dan is in this photo?
Keith Sensei looks forward to visiting IJKA UK’s other dojos throughout 2025.
Osu,
IJKA UK
Western Isles Karate Read More »
Season’s greetings
Season’s greetings received from IJKA HQ, Yokohama City, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan.
Season’s greetings Read More »
Indian Summer Seminar 2024
IJKA UK is pleased to announce a September seminar being held in Yorkshire.
The seminar will be hosted by the SBKA dojo.
Sensei Shaun and IJKA UK extend a warm invitation to all members.
There will be a social event planned for the Saturday evening at a local venue.
Early registration will be appreciated to aid the local hosts with planning the weekend.
Any questions on local accomodation should be addressed directly with the hosts via the email address given on the poster.
Indian Summer Seminar 2024 Read More »
Ireland – June 2024
IJKA UK members travelled to Southern Ireland in the last week of June to participate in the International Seminar held at the ‘Star of the Sea’ school in Passage West, County Cork, on 28th & 29th.
IJKA International Chief Instructor Utsumi Takato Sensei presented a fantastic seminar.
Day one, part one, focused on Kihon and in particular the generation of power by correct use of hips, body mechanics and timing. The morning culminated in the practise of Heian Shodan incorporating everything Sensei had taught.
The afternoon continued with routines for kumite practise.
Day two, part one, saw work on the details of the Heian Katas along with Bassai Dai.
The afternoon brought more kumite practice routines.
At the end of the seminar three students who had taken Dan gradings at various times previously, were awarded their IJKA Dan grade certificates by Sensei Brian Toomey and Sensei Utsumi Takato.
The seminar was concluded with a grading being held.
Sunday 30 June saw the IJKA European Championships held in Ringiskiddy, County Cork, at the Maritime College.
IJKA UK was represented by members of Aberdeen Shotokan Karate Club, SBKA York and Worcester Shotokan Karate Club.
IJKA UK extends congratulations to all members that were successful in winning medals.
Veteran Kumite
Shaun Bushby 3rd – Bronze
SBKA
Veteran Kata
Shaun Bushby 3rd – Bronze
SBKA
Kata
Ami Bushby 3rd – Bronze
SBKA
Kumite
Ami Bushby 3rd – Bronze
SBKA
Team Kata
Keith Crighton, Billy Thompson and Alex Carrol. Joint 3rd – Bronze
ASKC
Matt Anstiss (Worcester Shotokan Karate Club) just missing out in Kata.
IJKA UK extends big thanks to Utsumi Takato Sensei for another fantastic seminar and to the hosts IJKA Ireland for organising the seminar and Championships.
Osu
Ireland – June 2024 Read More »
A Christmas Message from IJKA UK
Oss All,
In the words of our late IJKA founder Kato Shihan, the officials of IJKA UK would like to wish all our members a very Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year.
2023 was a fantastic year for the association, with opportunities for members to attend 3 seminars this year starting with Worcester and ending in Aylesbury for our Christmas Course.
Between those two we held our first International Seminar with Utsumi Takato Sensei IJKA International Chief Instructor.
The venue near Blackpool was superb and easily accommodated all the karateka that trained.
We had a good attendance from all IJKA UK members and karateka from other IJKA countries and other associations joined us.
The two day seminar was not just about karate though as we had a wonderful social gathering on Saturday night with a superb meal.
The seminar and social event were both great successes and a reflection on the great organising behind the scenes for many months prior to the weekend.
IJKA UK set the bar high and delivered, proving that although we may be a young association in formation terms, we are not lacking in any organisational skills and also have an unrivaled history and lineage within IJKA International.
Our late Honorary President Ron Bellwood would have been very proud that his beloved Blackpool was chosen as the seminar location and host.
Takato Sensei really enjoyed his time with us all, as did the many visiting karateka from other countries and associations.
IJKA UK look forward to inviting Takato Sensei to the UK again.
The way forward for IJKA UK is UP.
All the very best for 2024 from IJKA UK.
Osu,
The Officials
A Christmas Message from IJKA UK Read More »
The Ron Bellwood Memorial Seminar
IJKA UK’s first International seminar held at St Aidens High School, Poulton le Fylde, near Blackpool on 7 / 8 October was a fantastic success.
IJKA UK would like to thank Utsumi Takato IJKA International Chief Instructor for a truely fabulous 2 days of karate instruction excellence.
IJKA UK members were joined by karateka from other IJKA countries, Bulgaria, Denmark, India, Ireland, Latvia, South Africa and Sri Lanka.
Karateka from other UK associations also joined us.
IJKA UK look forward for Takato Sensei’s next visit.
Domo arigato to Takato Sensei and all who joined us to make it a wonderful weekend of IJKA karate.
A few photos from the weekend ~
The Ron Bellwood Memorial Seminar Read More »
The Ron Bellwood Memorial Seminar
IJKA UK are pleased to announce that the seminar in October 2023 with Utsumi Takato Sensei has been renamed.
IJKA UK has been given the kind blessing from the family to rebadge the event as the ‘Ron Bellwood Memorial Seminar’.
IJKA UK extends its heartfelt thanks to the Bellwood family for this honour.
Rest in peace Ron you are not forgotten.
The Ron Bellwood Memorial Seminar Read More »