Leeds Karate Academy

And so the door closes on another JKS adventure, this time in Brazil.
Grayson passed his Shodan Grading, Ashley passed her Examiner & Instructor examinations, Alex got to compete well in 2 Kumite events, Tom got to Coach for two days solid and Nick got to Referee the Japanese Team.
Long competition, fabulous Sayonara Party.

Many congratulations to Ashley Scott-Heald who has passed her Instructor & Examiner D Qualifications in Brazil today under Kanayama Sensei & Matsue Sensei from JKS HQ.

Grayson Heald has passed his Shodan Grading at the JKS International Seminar in Vitoria, Brazil, today.
He is pictured with both Inada Sensei and Makita Sensei who examined him.

LKA crew at the Dojo in Vitoria, Brazil.

Best of luck to Alex who is competing in Brazil this coming weekend as part of the JKS England Team.

📣🇧🇷🌎 | Introducing your England team for the JKS Karate-Do International Cup!

We’re delighted to have such a strong squad stepping onto the tatami to compete in Brazil!

The team is ably supported by our fantastic coaches:

🙋‍♂️ Matt Price Sensei
🙋‍♂️ Neil Halsall Sensei
🙋‍♂️ Tom Little Sensei
🙋‍♂️ Paul Stanley Sensei

We’re also proud to have our experienced referees and judges officiating at such a high profile event:

🚩 Alan Campbell Sensei
🚩 Geoff Dixon Sensei
🚩 Nick Heald Sensei
🚩 Anas Jarboua Sensei
🚩 Nicola Frear Sensei

Let’s go JKS England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 💪

LKA on tour in Rio de Janiero.

Elliot Stevenson was presented his Shodan Certificate this evening after it arrived from JKS HQ in Japan.