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February 2026 – Grand Slam (1) – Repton

KUGB Grand Slam – Repton 2026

The first KUGB Grand Slam of 2026 took place at Repton today, bringing together National Squad members from across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales for a full day of training and competition.

Held just two weeks after the annual National Squad Selections, the event provided an immediate opportunity for newly selected squad members to step onto the mat and perform at the highest domestic level. Throughout the day, squad members trained and competed under the guidance of their respective National Squad Coaches, reinforcing standards and expectations early in the competitive year.

The Grand Slam remains a key fixture in the KUGB calendar, offering high-intensity competition across both kata and kumite divisions. While podium places are fiercely contested, athletes compete with the responsibility and pride of representing their Country .

The standard across all categories was exceptionally high, reflecting the strength and depth within this year’s squads and setting a clear benchmark for the season ahead.

Grand Slam Referees & Judges

The KUGB extends its thanks to the Referees and Judges for their hard work during the day.  Thanks also go to the organisers for the smooth running of the event.

The Grand Slam continues to play a vital role in the preparation pathway towards this year’s ESKA and WSKA Championships – here are the results :

Senior Male Team Kumite 
1. England
2. Wales
Senior Male Individual Kumite
1. Bradley Barker – England
2. Ethan Armstrong – England
3. Kyle Watkin – Wales
3. Dean Acreman – Wales
Senior Female Individual Kumite
1. Emma Lloyd – England
2. Kristina Blank – England
Senior Female Individual Kata
1. Grace Snowdon – England
2. Ava Coulthard – England
3. Anna Purcell – England
4. Nicole Janowicz – England
Senior Male Individual Kata
1. Alexander Lockett – England
2. Ethan Brown – England
3. Lee Root – England
4. Jim Windram – Scotland
Junior Female Individual Kumite 16 – 20 Years 
1. Evie Newman – England
2. Nicole Janowicz – England
3. Anna Purcell – England
3. Alice Todd – Northern Ireland
Junior Men Individual Kumite 18 – 20 Years
1. Alexander Lockett – England
2. Thomas Hegarty – England
3. Jake Roberts – England
3. Luke Curnyn – England
Cadet Men Individual Kumite 16 – 17 Years
1. Kirikaran Subaskaran – England
2. William Marshall – Scotland
3. Dylan Ponsonby – England
3. Harry Stockton – England
Youth Male Individual Kumite 13 – 15 Years 
1. Amandeep Singh – England
2. Jacob Hung – Northern Ireland
3. Oliver Curnyn – England
3. Leighton Sherry – England
Youth Female Individual Kumite 13 – 15 Years
1. Olivia Cox – England
2. Naina Kurup – England
3. Azhin Rafie – England
3. Sofia Zarifi – England
Male Individual Kata Under 18
1. Sean Leader – England
2. Jacob Hung – Northern Ireland
3. Victor Topor – England
4. Kirikaran Subaskaran – England
Female Individual Kata Under 18
1. Megan Fox – England
2. Azhin Rafie – England
3. Evie Newman – England
4. Naina Kurup – England