Geoff Dixon
Kumite 99% (Provisional Judge B)
Kata 94% (Provisional Judge B)

Alison Hinds
Kata 94% (Provisional Judge B)

Gemma Holland
Kumite 80% (Provisional Judge B)
Kata 94% (Provisional Judge B)

Robert Lambe
Kumite (Provisional Judge A)

After passing stage one of the assessments, the final stage of the assessment will take place at the EKF National Championships in Sheffield on April 21st/22nd. If successful, the BKA will then have 5 English Qualified tournament officials. A fantastic set of results for the BKA.

Regards,
Peter Bibby

SQUAD TRAINING SESSION Saturday 3rd March
AT
Rothwell Dojo
Fox Street
Rothwell
Kettering
NN14 6AN

Training – 12pm – 1.30pm
Selections 1.30 – 3pm

For further info please contact squad coach Brian Holland – hollandbrn@aol.com 0795 2879613

REFEREE COURSE 3rd MARCH – IMPORTANT
Unfortunately our chief referee Peter Bibby has to attend an international competition over the same weekend and in light of this we have no option but to cancel the referee course. We will notify you as soon as possible when a new date has been arranged.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused. At least it will give people even more time to read up on the new rules.

In light of the recent changes to the WKF Competition Rules, the BKA will be holding a BKA Referee course on Saturday 3rd March, 2012. The course is open to any BKA Member who either wishes to take a BKA Referee/Judge/Table Official Qualification as well as Coaches/Competitors/Parents and anyone who wishes to learn about the World Karate Federation Competition Rules update which was implemented from January 1st, 2012.

The session is free of charge to all BKA members if you just wish to do the training course. However, if you wish to attempt a recognised BKA Qualification, a £10 fee applies to cover the cost of certification from the BKA

Assessments for the following qualifications can be attempted at this course:-

BKA Kumite Referee (Written exam/practical referee assessment)
BKA Kumite Judge (Written exam/practical judge assessment)
BKA Kata Judge (Written exam/Kata practical performance)
BKA Table Official

Anyone wishing to take the Kata Judge practical assessment, please remember to bring your Karate Gi as well as your £10 certification fee.

The course will be taking place alongside the BKA Kumite Squad Session & Selections at the following venue:-
Rothwell Dojo
Fox Street
Rothwell
NN14 6AN

Course Times:-
10am – 10:30am Registration
10:30am – 12:30pm Theory/New Rules
12:30pm – 1:30pm Signals/Commands
1:30pm – 1:45pm Break
1:45pm – 2:30pm Kumite Practical Assessments/Selections
2:30pm – 3pm Kata Judge Assessments/Kata Performances

I have attached a registration form for anyone who is interested along with a copy of the new WKF Rules, a new rules summary and a copy of the BKA Referee programme.

Although the Referee Uniform is preferred, it is not essential at this stage so please do not let it deter you from coming along for some free education on the new rules, the opportunity to meet other BKA members and have a bit of fun whilst learning.

Forms to Download below

BKA Ref and Judges form – here

BKA Referee Programme – here

WKF Competition rules v7.1 – here

Summary of Changes ENG v7.0 – here

St.John’s Church Hall
Hewlett Street
Coppull
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 5AD

Any BKA member is welcome to come along and train but we will also be holding selections for the following events:-

Chojinkai Children’s Championships, Penrith – Sunday 4th March, 2012
English Karate Federation National Championships, Sheffield – Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd April, 2012

Any student aged under 18yrs and any grade can select for the Chojinkai Competition in Penrith but the National Championships in April is only open to students aged 9yrs & Above and 3rd Kyu & Above.

Any student who wishes to be considered for selection onto the BKA National Squad to compete at the EKF Nationals must complete and return the attached selection form which will be passed onto the BKA Senior Squad Coach Brian Holland who will be taking the squad to the Nationals.

11.45am – 12pm Registration
12pm – 1.30pm Open Training
1.30pm – 1.45pm Break
1.45pm – 3pm Kata Selections

Selection Form is here

The details are as follows:-

Date
Sunday 11th December 2011

Venue
Bottesford VC Hall, Belvoir Road, Bottesford, Notts NG13 0BG

Training Times
5th Kyu and above : 12.30pm – 2pm
All Grades :2pm – 3.30pm

Training Fee
£8 per person for both sessions (5th Kyu and above and All Grades)
£5 per person for one session only

Space is limited so an indication of numbers would be very much appreciated.

Please contact us either by email (geoff.esakarate@btinternet.com) or telephone 07546 203682.

Sunday 27th November

Open to all

at the Ryu Do Karate & Fitness Acdemy , Golborne, Nr warrington..WA3 3QE

2 classes 12pm–2pm & 2.15pm–4.15pm…fee £20.00 1 class or train both £35.00

deposit required £15.00 to;

Brian Bentham , 55 Cottesmore Way, Golborne, Nr Warrington..WA3 3XJ

please state if you a training 1 or both sessions.

A seminar with Sensei Iain Abernethy 6th Dan

Sunday 27th November, 2 classes .1st 12–2pm ..2nd 2.15–4.15pm

training fee; £20.00 for 1 class or train both for £35.00

Deposit of £15.00 required to secure your place , first come first served (limited places)

Tel Brian on 07736 741 332 for booking details

At the recent WKF World Junior & Cadet Championships in Malaysia, WKF Congress Approved a new set of Competition Rules which will come into force in 2012. Until I have had chance to go through these amendments with E.K.F. Chief Referee Dale Gamble, there doesn’t seem much point in holding a Referee course on the current rules. Because of this, the B.K.A. Referee Course which was scheduled to be held alongside the B.K.A. Squad Session on November 19th will be cancelled. However, the B.K.A. Squad Session will run as planned.

As soon as I have had chance to go through these new rules in great detail with Dale, I will schedule a B.K.A. Referee Course in the New Year.

VENUE: ROTHWELL, KETTERING,
NORTHANTS
SATURDAY 19th NOVEMBER 2011
FREE REFEREE COURSES WILL RUN ALONG SIDE THE SQUAD SESSIONS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE TRAINING PLEASE CONTACT
BRIAN HOLLAND (Squad training) 01536 481526 – email hollandbrn@ aol.com
PETER BIBBY (Referee training) 07835 558424 – info@redsunkarate.com
Please see attached details of BKA Referee Program
OPEN TO JUNIOR AND SENIOR BKA MEMBERS

Please bring clean white Gi together with training t-shirt and EKF style sparring equipment.
Refreshment i.e. bottled water for breaks would be good. £5.00 Training fee, which goes towards
squad costs. Times: 12noon – 3pm. For more information please contact Brian Holland
01536 481526 email hollandbrn@aol.com

Sunday 18th September 2011
Bingham Leisure Centre,The Banks, Bingham
4th Kyu and above12.30pm to 2.00pm
All Grades 2.15pm to 3.45pm
Training Fees: 1 session £10 both sessions £15
To reserve your place,

email: geoff.esakarate@btinternet.com

website: www.grantham-shotokankarate.moonfruit.co.uk