The 57th KUGB National Championships took place on 27th April, 2024 at the David Ross Sports Centre, University of Nottingham, bringing together a dynamic mix of first-time competitors and highly experienced karateka, including members of the KUGB National Squads. Each match was fiercely contested, with competitors demonstrating their determination and skill throughout the event.
Following the intense eliminations, a short recess provided an opportunity for the finalists to recharge and for the Officials and Table Staffs to take a well-earned break from their demanding officiating duties.
The finals commenced with the National Anthem, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the championships. This was followed by the introduction of the KUGB’s Technical Committee: Sensei Billy Higgins, Sensei Jim Brennan, Sensei Frank Brennan, and Sensei Garry Harford.
For over 30 years, the KUGB has recognised its dedicated members through the Long Standing Member certificates, awarded to those who have been part of the organisation for 20 years or more. This year, 34 more of our members were honoured, with many attending the championships to receive their certificates in person. Sensei Frank Brennan took the time to meet each recipient individually, acknowledging their commitment, dedication, and contributions to the KUGB.
50 years and over
40 Years
30 Years
20 Years
A sincere thank you to all our officials, volunteers, the medical team, supporters, our long-standing sponsor, Kamae International, and the staff at the David Ross Sports Village for their hard work and dedication in making this event possible.
And finally, a huge thank you to our competitors – without you there is no competition. Thank you for demonstrating your hard work, dedication, and spirit throughout the championships. Your tremendous commitment to Karate will set a great example for others to follow.
Trophies for the Most Outstanding Senior, Junior and Child Competitors are presented each year, and it is always exciting to see which of our Champions will be honoured. In 2022 we added an additional trophy for the Most Outstanding Club or Competitor. These special trophies pay tribute to the lasting legacies of Sensei Keinosuke Enoeda, Sensei Derek Langham, Sensei Charles Naylor, and Sensei Bob Poynton.
This year’s Winners are :
The finals showcased outstanding performances throughout, highlighting the depth and strength of the KUGB, as well as the promising talent and potential of our younger members coming through the ranks.
Here are the results of the finals :
1 Solihull Karate Academy
2 Kirkby Karate Club
3 Zanshin Shotokan Karate Club
3 Bargoed Shotokan Karate
1 Sendai Kushiro
2 Kirkby Karate Club
3 Chelmsford Karate Club
3 Portsmouth Knight Karate Club
1 Rebecca Morrison – Kirkby Karate Club
2 Cayleigh McCartney – York Elite
3 Destiny Osunde – St Johns
3 Lottie Lindsley – Yudansha Karate Club
1 Ethan Armstrong – Leeds Shotokan
2 Jade Stapleton-Smith – Leeds Shotokan
3 Callum Wilson – St Johns
3 Cameron Graham – Kirkby
1 Alexander Lockett – Chelmsford
2 Nick Nelson – Senshuken
3 Alex Cockx – Hale Karate Club
3 Andew Mills – Zanshin Karate Club
1 Grace Snowdon – Sendai Kushiro
2 Raquel Amaro – Chelmsford
3 Rojin Rafie – Sendai Kushiro
4 Ava Coulthard – Sendai Kushiro
1 Bradley Barker – Kirkby Karate Club
2 Thomas Hegarty – Solihull Karate Academy
3 Alexander Lockett – Chelmsford Karate Club
3 Josh Morrison – Kirkby Karate Club
1 Luke Curnyn – Kirkby Karate Club
2 Sarvesh Leoprabhu – Solihull Karate Club
3 Mohamed Elwerfalli – Shotokan Karate Academy
3 Matthew Johnston – Zanshin Shotokan Karate Club
1 Rebecca Adie – Sendai Kushiro
2 Rojin Rafie – Sendai Kushiro
3 Kayla Davison – Sendai Kushiro
3 Hrishita Mahamuni – Sendai Kushiro
1 Chelmsford Karate Club
2 Sendai Kushiro
3 Senshuken
3 Solihull Karate Academy
1 Evie Newman – Tamworth
2 Caroline Odell – York Elite
3 Skyla Munyaneza – North Staffs
3 Maia Woods – Regashi Karate Academy
1 Oliver Jackson – Zanshin SKC
2 Josh Begley – St Johns
3 Connor Coleman – Stock
3 Michael O’Neill – Zanshin SKC
1 Azhin Rafie – Sendai Kushiro
2 Sofia Zarifi – Sendai Kushiro
3 Naina Kurup – Sendai Kushiro
3 Erin Jason – Tamworth
1 Mayon Jayawickrama – Leeds Shotokan
2 Zain Steers – Solihull Karate Academy
3 Turlough Todd – Zanshin SKC
3 Amandeep Singh – Solihull Karate Academy
1 Beatrice D’Angelone – USKFI
2 Olivia Bakun – Leeds Shotokan
3 Skye Roberts – Kirkby Karate Club
3 Emelia Fox – St Johns
1 Jacob Parle – Kirkby
2 Jude Brown – Kirkby
3 Vihaan Thakor – Leeds Shotokan
3 Dawud Zarifi – Sendai Kushiro
1 Michael O’Neill – Zanshin Karate Club
2 Mayon Jayawickrama – Leeds Shotokan
3 Arjun Narayan – Ashington
4 Amandeep Singh Solihull Karate Academy
1 Megan Fox – Sendai Kushiro
2 Azhin Rafie – Sendai Kushiro
3 Evie Newman – Tamworth
4 Sofia Zarifi – Sendai Kushiro
1 Leighton Sherry – St Johns
2 Archie Jones – Kirkby
3 Jay Crosby – Kokoro
4 William Challoner – St Johns
1 Erin Harper-Penman – Stock
2 Crystal Tauro – USKFI
3 Elsie Williams – Sendai Kushiro
4 Rebecca Sparrow – Regashi Karate Academy
1 Sid Harry – Exmouth Karate Academy
2 Vihaan Thakor – Leeds Shotokan
3 Nimar Rex – Portsmouth Knight Karate
4 Jude Brown – Kirkby
1 Scarlett Harper-Penman – Stock
2 Millie Coyne – St Johns
3 Maraya Vyas – Leeds Shotokan
4 Emelia Walker – Kokoro
1 Sendai Kushiro
2 USKFI
3 Chelmsford
4 Stock
1 Elsie Williams – Sendai Kushiro
2 Maya Arvanitaki – Solihull Karate Academy
3 Abdulrahman Elwerfalli – Shotokan Karate Academy
3 Archie Jones – Kirkby
1 Clark Wan – Leeds Shotokan
2 Eva Sharp – Kirkby
3 Emelia Walker – Kokoro Karate Club
3 Erica Abbott – Chelmsford
