Two-time Olympian Nick Buckfield swapped his poles for the grind Full Contact Kyokushinkai Karate and managed to take the Veterans British Middleweight Championships title at K2, Crawley.
The club walked away with another 6 silver and 2 bronze medals. Congratulations to all who took part.
20 year old Callum Chapman added the Mens Lightweight Crown to his U21 World Title. In the UK’s premium full contact event he scooped the gold in his first attempt in the adult section. He was also awarded the highest placed British Fighter award.
Alfie Finch became the British Low Grade Junior Champion as the club picked up several prizes. The adult low grade team took 2nd place and the adult high grade team came 3rd.
In the individuals the club also had Sensei Steve took 2nd in the Veterans category for the second year in a row and Robert Large took 3rd in the Green and Yellow belt category.
The 2022 interclub was a tremendous success with children from BKK Dunmow, BKK Folkstone, BKK Loughborough, BKK Saffron Walden, BKK Westcroft, BKK Wimbledon and BKK Crawley taking part.
Thanks to all the dojo supporters that worked tirelessly to make it a great days fighting and to all the people who donated cakes. Special thanks to BBQ-Man Paul Beach and his wife for providing all the food on such a sunny day.
The club once again had amazing results at the English Open Full Contact Championships on 10th April. Forty five teams from eighteen organisations took part in the first contact event since the pandemic and the club came out on top with seven gold, five silver and a bronze.
Senpai Blake Collins took the bronze medal at the 34th European Championships in Poland. After winning the quarter final with a stoppage against a tough Ukrainian he then lost a 3-2 split decision to his Polish Opponent in the semi final.
We are delighted to announce on Tuesday 13th April the junior classes will resume in the dojo at 1800 as part of the government roadmap out of the pandemic.
Children will be expected to still have temperature checks on arrival and must make sure they bring all their own equipment.
We look forward to seeing you all again next week.
