The KUGB is the UK's largest, and most successful, single-style Karate Organisation. They are supported by a Team of 7th and 6th Dans.
Formation of the KUGB
In 1965, the JKA sent four of its most famous and talented Instructors, Taiji Kase, Hirokazu Kanazawa, Keinosuke Enoeda and Hiroshi Shirai to tour Europe and give demonstrations of Shotokan Karate. The British part of the tour was coordinated by the British Karate Federation, a group of 10-15 clubs which had existed since 1959. In 1966, Sensei Kanazawa was invited to come to
16/07/2026
Last weekend, we held the Northern Region Kata and Kumite Course in Manchester with Sensei Holly Bruce and Sensei Ryan Tucker.
This was another successful event, packed with valuable training and insights to both Kata and Kumite to help members prepare for upcoming competitions and gradings. Well done to everyone who attended.
15/07/2026
13/07/2026
KUGB WALES SQUAD TRAINING 🥋
❗ Special Selection: For those who medalled at the recent Welsh Championships, aged 14+ and 5th Kyu or above are invited to KUGB Wales' Special Squad Selection this Sunday❗
📆 Sunday, 19th July 2026
⏰ 10.30am - 12pm: Junior Squad Training and Senior Kata Squad
⏰ 12pm - 1.30pm: Senior Kumite Squad Training
📍The Engine House, High Street. Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HA
IMPORTANT
🔴 All squad members must have their instructor's permission to attend and must have an up to date KUGB Licence.
🔴 You must let your squad coach know if you cannot attend squad training. You are expected to enter all National competitions and your regional competitions.
11/07/2026
Following the Black and Brown Belt Course in Bath, congratulations to the following members who passed Nidan:
Ruan Welsman, Exeter
Rhys Evans, Merthr Tydfil
Following the Black and Brown Belt Course in Bath, congratulations to the following members who passed Shodan:
Sid Harry, East Devon SKC
Amelia Rudvalyte, Exeter
Finley Wilson, Chelmsford
Simonas Rudvalis, Exeter
Gabriel Watts, Brixham
Matthew Cook, Okami
Chantelle Davies, Bargoed Ystrad Mynach Karate
Maria Dillion, Brixham
Fiona Lake, Okami
Keisha Patel, Okami
Keira Patel, Okami
Geraint Filed, Bargoed Ystrad Mynach Karate
David Acheson, Bath
Daniel Walklin, Bath
Jack Hastings, Sakura
Hayden Wai-Chun Tang, Budo Ka Red Dragon
11/07/2026
A fantastic turnout at today's Black and Brown belt course in Bath.
Thank you to Sensei Frank Brennan and Sensei Garry Harford for delivering an excellent day of training.
Following the training, gradings for Shodan (1st Dan) and Nidan (2nd Dan) took place. Grading results will be shared soon, congratulations to all those who were successful.