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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

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 ~

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.

Training schedule has been confirmed and released.

IJKA UK are pleased and delighted to confirm that IJKA International Chief Instructor Utsumi Takato Sensei will be visiting the UK in 2023.

IJKA UK extends a warm open welcome to any karateka wishing to join us, to make Utsumi Takato Sensei’s first visit to the UK memorable for IJKA UK and IJKA International.

TRAINING COSTS:
IJKA Karateka: £60 for two days / £35 for one day
IJKA Karateka under 14: £40 for two days / £25 for one day
Non-IJKA Karateka: £70 for two days / £40 for one day
Non-IJKA Karateka under 14: £45 for two days / £30 for one day
Advance registration and payment is required to guarantee a place on the seminar.
Please download a Registration Form
Should you require further information please contact: secretary@ijka.uk
Seminar places are limited so it is advisable to book early to avoid dissapointment.
Osu,
IJKA UK.

IJKA UK are pleased and delighted to confirm that IJKA International Chief Instructor Utsumi Takato Sensei will be visiting the UK in 2023.

IJKA UK extends a warm open welcome to any karateka wishing to join us, to make Utsumi Takato Sensei’s first visit to the UK memorable for IJKA UK and IJKA International.

TRAINING COSTS:
IJKA Karateka: £60 for two days / £35 for one day
IJKA Karateka under 14: £40 for two days / £25 for one day
Non-IJKA Karateka: £70 for two days / £40 for one day
Non-IJKA Karateka under 14: £45 for two days / £30 for one day
Advance registration and payment is required to guarantee a place on the seminar.
Please download a Registration Form
Should you require further information please contact: secretary@ijka.uk
Seminar places are limited so it is advisable to book early to avoid dissapointment.
Osu, IJKA UK.

IJKA UK are pleased and delighted to confirm that IJKA International Chief Instructor Utsumi Takato Sensei will be visiting the UK in 2023.

Takato Sensei expressed a personal desire to visit the spiritual home of the late Kato Shihan’s IJKA for his very first European seminar since appointment as IJKA International Chief Instructor, following the sad loss of IJKA’s founder.

IJKA UK extends a warm open welcome to any karateka wishing to join us, to make Utsumi Takato Sensei’s first visit to the UK memorable for IJKA UK and IJKA International.

Please watch for further updates.
Osu, IJKA UK.

The IJKA UK Winter Seminar took place at Worcester on 11th February 2023.

Keith Crighton Sensei 7th Dan IJKA took the seminar and his 50 years with Kato Shihan were evident in the quality of instruction given throughout the day.

Mind games with Kihon and Kumite routines were excellent, as was the focus on the ‘Shodan’ katas, Bassai Dai and Junro Shodan.

Congratulations to James Spry and Chris Adams of the Worcester Dojo for successfully reaching the first step, Shodan, on the day.

Kato Shihan’s spirit was with us in the dojo.

IJKA UK look forward to more seminars this year.

Osu