IJKA UK would like to thank everyone who attended the Takato Utsumi UK Seminar in Worcester, England at the weekend.
Attendees were from IJKA UK, Ireland and Italy along with several karateka from other UK associations.

Takato Sensei gave a fantastic seminar at the Worcester University Sports Arena, which is a fantastic venue.

Takato Sensei was very impressed with Worcester and everything that was arranged.

The seminar was a fantastic success with a great social event held on the Saturday evening at the Diglis Hotel, Worcester, which is adjacent to the river Severn.

At Birmingham Airport on Monday afternoon Takato Sensei asked me to pass his thanks to everyone who attended.

IJKA looks forward to Takato Sensei visiting the UK again.
Osu, IJKA UK

Takato Utsumi IJKA Chief Instructor and Keith Crighton IJKA UK Chief Instructor would like to remind the worldwide IJKA community that registration for the 2026 Takato Utsumi UK seminar is open.

The seminar will be held at the Worcester University Arena. Accommodation for anyone travelling from afar is available at Worcester University at very favourable rates via IJKA UK.

IJKA UK also extend a warm open welcome to kartaeka from any association to join us in Worcester in August.

Full seminar and accommodation details plus seminar registration are on-line via the IJKA UK website Events page.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to Worcester in August.

Osu, IJKA UK

IJKA UK are delighted to be hosting Takato Utsumi 7th Dan IJKA Chief Instructor for a second UK seminar.

IJKA UK extend a warm welcome to all grades and associations.

Full information is downloadable via the IJKA UK website ‘Events’ page.

Registration is on-line via the IJKA UK website ‘Events’ page.

Registration is now open and will close on 1 June 2026.  

Osu,

IJKA UK

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

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

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