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Upcoming tournament / 24 October 2026
The next big moment
Organized by Elite Karate Club
Elite Open
10th International
Karate Grand Prix
Date
Saturday 24 October 2026
Venue
K2 Crawley
RH11 9BQ, England
Competition categories
Para Kata · Kata · Team Kata · Kumite · Team Kumite
Shito Ryu England / Open squad session
Training. Selection.
The next level.
Intensive Kata and Kumite training, with selections for upcoming national and international competitions.
Saturday 10 October 2026
Shito Ryu England Open Kata & Kumite Squad Training & Selections
YMCA Walthamstow, London E17 3EF
Kata
13:30 registration and licence check
13:45-15:45 training and selections
Kumite
15:45 registration and licence check
16:00-18:00 training and selections
Train with international athletes
Maya Harjan and Nada Wegrzyn will represent England at the World Karate Championships in Poland. Adam Choudhury will represent Bangladesh. Train alongside the youth squad and Shito Ryu England Team. Members have also represented Shito Ryu England in Romania and Austria.
Upcoming selections
Central England International Open
1 November 2026 / University of Worcester Arena, Worcester WR2 5JN
Scotland Commonwealth Karate Club Championships
7-8 November 2026 / Glasgow International Arena
Eligibility & fees
Minimum age 5 / minimum grade white belt
£20 for one session / £30 for one session for two family members
Free training may be available to eligible SRKFE members, including qualifying WKF medal winners and SRKFE gold medalists at the 2026 European or World Shito Ryu Karate Championships. Contact Shito Ryu England to check eligibility.
Who can attend?
Open to SRKFE members and members of EKNGB clubs and associations with their instructor’s permission. Selection for SRKFE England teams is available to full SRKFE club members only.
13 years of Elite Karate Club London
11th Inter-Club
Championships
Sunday 6 December 2026 / 14:30 start
11th Elite Inter-Club Karate Championships
YMCA Walthamstow, London E17 3EF
All Elite Karate Club London members are invited, from beginners to experienced national and international competitors. Main categories are for ages 4+; the Running Circuit is for ages 3-11. We’re also celebrating the club’s 13th anniversary, founded 2 November 2013.
Competition categories
- Kata
- Kumite
- Kickmaster
- Kumite Star
- Running Circuit / ages 3-11
Kumite Star and Running Circuit run in groups of four. Every participant receives a medal; each group winner also receives a trophy.
Awards / standard categories
1st: trophy and gold medal
2nd: silver medal
Joint 3rd: bronze medals
Beginner categories can be arranged for a friendly, supportive first competition.
Equipment requirements +
Kata: Karate gi.
Running Circuit: Karate gi.
Kumite: Karate gi; red and blue hand pads, shin and foot pads; body protector and headguard; gumshield; groin guard for male competitors; chest guard for girls aged 14+.
Kickmaster: Karate gi, hand pads, foot pads and any colour belt. Pad colours do not matter; red and blue kickbags will be provided.
One competitor wears red equipment and the other blue. Bring a complete set where possible. A limited number of body protectors, headguards and red/blue belts may be available to borrow.
Spectator admission
£10 cash at the entrance
Pay at the sports hall entrance on the day.
A fair, positive event
One, two or three competition areas will be used depending on entries, supported by qualified judges and referees.
Sponsorship opportunities +
Support helps provide high-quality prizes and a better competitor experience. Opportunities include company banners at the venue, flyers for attendees, promotion through club WhatsApp groups, club advertising and other options by agreement. Financial contributions, prizes, products and other support are welcome.
Past Inter-Club Championships have been a starting point for athletes who later won international medals. This could be the beginning of another competitor’s journey.
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Date
Oct 24
Location
K2 Crawley
Shito Ryu England Open Kata & Kumite Squad Training & Selections
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Oct 10
Location
YMCA Walthamstow
11th Elite Inter-Club Karate Championships
Date
Dec 6
Location
YMCA Walthamstow
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