Since the club’s founding in 1996, Kyōtō students have regularly competed at SKIF-GB National Championships, representing both the dojo and the Wales & Southwest Region.

Competition is not the primary purpose of karate training, but tournaments provide valuable experience in pressure, timing, spirit, and personal development.

47th Shiro Asano National Championships

Date: 12th April 2026
Venue: Nottingham Wildcats Arena, Nottingham

🥉 Neil Bishop – Masters Kata (50+ yrs)

🥉 Sharon Joseph – Female Kumite (16+ yrs)

🥈 Arthur Bishop – Mixed Kata (13–15 yrs)

🥉 Lottie Rogers – Adult Junior Kata

🥈 Matthew Sun – Adult Junior Kata

🥉 Phoenix Shelper – Male Kumite (14–15 yrs)

🥈 Nicholas LoGiudice – Male Kumite (14–15 yrs)