Competition Karate
SKIF-GB Interclub Competitions
Our association understands that competing for the first few times is a daunting experience with little chance of success.
It therefore hosts Junior inter club competitions aimed at encouraging junior grades to compete without the fear of been defeated by experienced black-belts.
These competitions have multiple categories based on age and grade so that a competitor will be competing on a level playing field.
There is more chance of a medal and even for those that don't they'll get a certificate of participation.
SKIF-GB National Competitions
- Shiro Asano Championships
- SKIF-GB National Championships
With events for both kumite and kata there is something for every competitor.
Open Competitions
For students looking further afield there are various open competitions throughout the UK which are not restricted by associated and style.
SKIF World Championships
Every four years, SKIF hosts their world championships.
This is a major world class competition, with over 100 countries from all continents taking part, and is hosted by a member country.
In 2023, this will be hosted in Gyor, Hungary.
For these events, SKIF-GB selects students of the highest calibre and previous competition success to be part of the national squad.
Kyoto student Adorna has been selected to compete at this years world championships.
SKIEF European Championships
Inter-spaced between each World championship is the SKIEF European championships.
Again, SKIF-GB selects students to be part of the national squad to attend this event.
Kyoto student Gaby was part of that national squad at the 2019 World championships in the Czech Republic.
SKIF-GB Squads: Wales & Southwest Regional Squad
In order to develop students for competition we have a regional squad for the Wales and Southwest area.
Senseis Dave Griffiths (7th Dan) and Steve Ashby are the regional coaches for the Wales & Southwest region.