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European Games Minsk 2019

The BKF forwards its congratulations to Dale Gamble who has been selected to represent Great Britain as a Karate Referee/Official in the European Games which will be held in Minsk in June 2019.

Given that there will only be 22 Referee/Officials selected from differing nations in the Karate event in Minsk Dale's selection is a tremendous and notable achievement.

Lauren Salisbury British Karates first Youth Olympic Bronze Medalist

What a journey for Lauren Salisbury, history has been made for British Karate with a wonderful Olympic bronze medal won. Massive congratulations to Lauren and BKF Coach Davin Pack. It’s been quite the story for Lauren, qualifying earlier this year in Croatia and ending up with that prized Olympic medal in Argentina. One word Outstanding!

Congratulations to Charlotte Hope who has also had a fantastic time no medal this time but Charlotte has had a great 12 months winning bronze at the junior worlds and gold at the junior Europeans. Both athletes have been fantastic ambassadors for the sport of karate. Thank you to BKF Coach Davin Pack who coached the athletes in Buenos Aries and to BKF coach Paul Newby who also helped guide both athletes on their path to the Youth Olympics. Gary Anderson who’s experience in Olympics matters has been invaluable. Finally to all the athletes club coach’s, family and supporters thank you for being part of this journey and supporting our athletes.

Full report to follow.

Youth Olympic history for the British Karate Federation

Good luck to BKF Coach Davin Pack and our first Youth Olympians Lauren Salisbury & Charlotte Hope. Our 3 representatives are now on their way with Team GB to Argentina.

2018 BKF International Open Championships

The 2018 BKF International Open Championships was run at Leicester Arena on the 22^nd and 23^rd of September. Congratulations to JKS Scotland, who came top of the club / team medal table, with JKS England attaining a close-fought second and Kaisho Karate just behind in third.

The full medal results (by country, club and competitor) can be viewed on Sportdata:

Results by country and club

Results for each category

David Smith BKF Patron

At the BKF meeting on Saturday 22/9/18 it was brought to the attention of the Executive Committee that David Smith MBD has suffered a relapse of his spinal condition. The BKF board would like to extend their heartfelt sympathy and hope that he takes on this new battle with the strength and resolution that he has previously shown.

British Karate’s First Youth Olympians

Charlotte Hope and Lauren Salisbury made history by being officially named in the TeamGB squad for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games taking place in Buenos Aires, Argentina next month.

Lauren Salisbury Youth Olympic Qualifer

History for British karate was made in Croatia with Lauren Salisbury competing in Youth Olympic qualifying event.

Youth Olympic Games Update

With the Youth Olympic Games in Argentina now just five months away Great Britain had its first confirmed qualifier this week and news that five other young athletes are to participate in the final stage of qualification at the Youth Olympic Games Qualification Tournament in Croatia at the end of this month.

High Performance karate coach vacancy

Salary: Negotiable (dependent on experience)

Working hours: We are aiming to recruit a full-time coach but that alternative proposals can be considered

Place of work: The MSP will require significant flexibility but will be based at Manchester

Applications to close on Friday 1st June Proposed Interview date Weds 20th June

Applications to; Garry.Adams@gbtaekwondo.co.uk - HR Manager

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Darlene Foster flying the Flag for Wales at the Senior Para Karate Championships 2018

Congratulations to Darlene Foster who represented Wales (WKGB) at the Senior European Championships in Novi Sad.

2018 BKF 4 Nations Championships

The 2018 BKF 4 Nations Championships was run at Leicester Arena on the 26^th and 27^th of May. Congratulations to JKS England, who came top of the club / team medal table, with CEK Association attaining a close-fought second and WIKF England just behind in third.

We’re delighted to share a highlights video from the Championships: https://youtu.be/8Gz5SoQKEt0

The full medal results (by country, club and competitor) can be viewed on Sportdata:

Charlotte Hope GB’s first Youth Olympian in Karate

Meet Charlotte Hope the British Karate Federation and English Karate Federations first Youth Olympian. Charlotte trains at Links Karate Club part of the EKKA karate association within the English Karate Federation.

BKF Operation Flow Chart

In order to bring some clarity to the karate community please see BKF Flow Chart depicting how the BKF World class programme will operate - the flow chart also depicts how the Medal Support Plan operates as a separate entity.

2018 Youth Olympic Games

This summer the 2018 Youth Olympic Games takes place in Buenos Aeries, Argentina (6-18 October 2018).

Medal Success for the Home Nations in Sochi – Junior Europeans 2018

Wonderful success for our home nations athletes with 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals from England & Scotland.

UK Sport investment

The British Karate Federation are delighted to have secured continued investment from UK Sport for which it is extremely grateful. This financial support means British Karate will be able to continue implementing its High Performance Programme in the lead up to the 2020 Olympic Games and beyond.

British Karate Federation would like to take this opportunity to thank STUK for providing its World Class Karate athletes with access to training and medical facilities at the STUK Manchester HQ.

BKF Athlete Pathways

The BKF have designed and are now about to instigate an athlete high performance athway. The purpose of this pathway is to assist talented British karate-ka to learn and develop into international competitors, capable of achieving podium places in international competitions and ultimately the Olympic Games.

Taekwondo partnership - official bulletin

A new partnership/working agreement has been agreed between the British Karate Federation and GB Taekwondo, which is supported by UK Sport.

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Medal Success at the Junior World Championships Tenerife 2017

Congratulations to all the home nations that took part in the Junior World Championships in Tenerife.

Mike Dinsdale 9th Dan

Congratulations to Mike Dinsdale who was awarded his 9^th Dan by the BKF President Roger Williams at the BKF International Championships in Scotland. Mike Dinsdale is not only the WKF representative on the board of the English Karate Federation but, is also a director of the BKF and on the European Karate Federation and World Karate Federation Committees. Congratulations from the BKF.

Jordan Thomas' Guide to Karate | Gillette World Sport

World Sport sits down with Karate World Champion Jordan Thomas, for his pro guide to the Japanese discipline. Jordan has Karate running through his blood, and followed in the footsteps of his father by becoming World Champion in 2016.

BKF 4 Nations 2017

A fantastic event as always, all 4 home nations were represented with England topping the medal table with 44 Gold’s.

Jordan Thomas wins first medal for GB in 12 years at the World Games Wroclaw Poland 2017

The best 8 fighters in the world qualify for this event and we haven't had anybody from GB in 12 years.

Congratulations to Mick Billman

"The BKF are proud to announce that Mike Billman has been elected to the position of Secretary of the WKF Technical Commission.

The Commission is chaired by Con Kassis (Australia) and Mike has stated that he is looking forward to working with Con.”

This is great news for the BKF as well as the EKF. Mike’s appointment is well deserved and strengthens Britains influence within the WKF at the highest level as we head toward Tokyo 2020.