Crawley Fighters perform well at K2

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Crawley Dojo Admin

Ashley Black and Robert Salvi both secured 2 wins in the U18 Tri-Nation International with England taking an overall silver losing 4 wins to 2 against winners USA and defeating Wales 4 win to 2.

Robert also took 2nd place in the British Open U18 Heavyweight division losing to his nemesis Harry Clemo of IKK Sandwich on decision.

Blake Collins fought extremely well narrowly losing in the quarter final of the Cup of Europe Middleweight division to the Russia Kyokushinkan champion on a 3-2 split decision.

Crawley Duo selected for the International Tri-Nations at K2

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Crawley Dojo Admin

Ashley Black and Robert Salvi have been selected to represent England at the 43rd British Open Full Contact Championships at K2, Crawley on the 5th October 2019.

The event will have a U18 team event featuring England, Wales and the USA as part of the morning programme.

The afternoon session will feature fighters from 25 countries and tickets are available from the club or www.gbkyokushinkai.com

Three Weeks to the Open

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Crawley Dojo Admin

Preparations are at their peak as our fighters get ready for our National Championships and Cup of Europe.

Over 20 countries have already entered and it looks once again like it will be very high class tournament.

Spectator tickets are now available from the dojo.

Ashley Black Takes Bronze at the Euros

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Crawley Dojo Admin

Ashley took part in the KWU European Championships in Berlin and took 3rd place. He won his quarter final bout with a nice head kick against his German opponent and lost the the IFK Russian Champion in the Semi final.

There was approximately 400 participants form 26 countries taking part in this high level event.

Four Golds at the Welsh Open

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Crawley Dojo Admin

The dojo had a very successful performance at the Welsh Open Contact Championships.

Seven of the eight participants took trophies with four winning gold.

Robert Salvi U18 HW, Mia Hawkins U16, Charlie Denton U16 and Elvin Vaskys U14 won their categories with Robert also getting the fastest KO with jodan mawashi geri.

Blake Collins took 2nd place in the open mens MW and both Robert Young vets MW and Bart Procter U18 LW took third place

GB Juniors arrive for the KWU Euro Championships

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Crawley Dojo Admin

Coach Wai Cheung, Rhys Meredith, Ashley Black, Coach Chris Davies

CKK fighter Ashley Black will represent Great Britain this weekend In Berlin at the European Championships in the U14 -50kg category. Also fighting for the BKK is Rhys Meredith of Mountain Ash U16 and IKK fighters Callum Chapman and Harry Clemo in the U18.

Good Luck to them all

Ashley Black International Pilatus Cup Champion 2019

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Crawley Dojo Admin

Ashley Black, aged 13 won the 20th International Pilatus Cup in Switzerland last week and there was more success for both Mia Hawkins, aged 14 and Robert Salvi aged 17 who both took 2nd place in their respective categories.

Fighters from Switzerland, England , Wales, Ireland and Germany took part in this Kyokushin rules contact event. Both the England and Wales teams enjoyed success in many of the categories.

Crawley Borough Council Honour Hanshi Steve Arneil

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Crawley Dojo Admin

‘Crawley’s Sporting Excellence’ were recognised by the CBC and the Deputy Mayor on the wall at K2 Sportscentre.

Hanshi Arneil was honoured for his coaching contribution over four decades as chief Instructor at the Crawley Kyokushinkai Club in Tilgate.

A list of all the people honoured below

Steve Arneil – Karate
Nick Buckfield – Pole Vault
Daley Thompson CBE – Decathlon
Sally Gunnell OBE – Hurdles
Mick Leigh – Judo
Gareth Southgate OBE – Football
Sharron Davies MBE – Swimming
Alan Minter – Boxing
Mick Jones – Hammer Throw
Katie-George Dunlevy – Cycling
Paulo Da Silva – Thai Boxing
Jade Lally – Discuss
Zara Williams – Swimming

CKK Juniors selected for 20th Pilatus International Cup

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Crawley Dojo Admin

We are delighted to announce that Crawley students have been selected as part of the England team for this year’s Pilatus Cup in Switzerland on the 23rd March , except where noted all will be fighting in Kyokushin Contact Rule. Full team below:

James Baker (Saffron Walden)
Ashley Black (Crawley)
Maesi Blackford (Westhill)
Erin Cashman (Saffron Walden) (KATA)
Fynn Clements (Saffron Walden) (KATA)
Mia Hawkins (Crawley)
Charlotte Raisen (Loughborough)
Luke Sabey (Saffron Walden)
Robert Salvi (Crawley)
Evanya Tailor (Loughborough)

Thank you to all the dojo instructors for preparing your students, and again to the parents for your committments. OSU!

Sensei Wai Cheung England U18 Coach

Success at the Scottish Open 2019

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Crawley Dojo Admin

Blake Collins successfully defended his middleweight crown at the IKKU Open event. Scoring with a very sharp uchi haisoku geri for a ippon in the semi final. He took the final on unanimous decision in a tough bout.

Malcolm Scott cruised to victory in the mens heavyweight veterans category winning all three fights in quick fashion.

U18 Robert Salvi lost in the final to his nemesis Harry Clemo of Sandwich on a judges decision.

Sara Hagge from Sweden and Jessica Charsley Verwood who train with the CKK fight team both fought well coming 2nd and 1st respectively.