English Karate Structure - National Squad
Statement reproduced with kind permission from the English National Karate Federation (EKF) concerning the recent National Squad Selections that took place on the 6th October at Bisham for the WKF Junior and Cadet World Championships due to be held in Istanbul shortly. So if Sport Karate interests you then these are the young men and women that you should look to for inspiration. Well done to them all for an outstanding achievement.
EKF Selections get off to the best possible start
This was a weekend (Oct 6th) to remember for all the right reasons, with over 80 competitors at Bisham Abbey taking part in the first EKF selections resulting in a great success and showing the strongest support for the EKF.
After a rigorous training session with, top England coaches, Ticky Donovan OBE, Wayne Otto OBE, Kata Coach Jonathan Mottram, and Juliette Toney, selections for the Junior & Cadet World Championships took place.
Over a 4 hour period the competitors were put through their paces, Kata first followed by Kumite. England's top WKF referees were in attendance and did a very professional job at such short notice, many thanks go out to them.
A special thanks also to the parents and supporters who came to this event and the traders who were so helpful. The EKF wishes all the competitors and staff the best of luck.
The following Athletes were selected:
Cadets:
- Alice Goudie
- Rio Smith
- Ashleigh Kenny
- Mitch Scotcher
- Ashley Tancock
- Jemmel Mathason
- Harry Cannon
- Matthew Drury
- Cheyne Phillips
- James Steadman
- Aaron Swales
Juniors:
- Jade Honeywood
- Jenna Shilston
- Katie Hurry
- Sarah Donnelly
- Lauren Adams
- Samantha Cannon
- Richie McMillan
- Robert Osborn
- Sean Bashford
- Aaron Swales
- Akan Eka
- Tom Canham
- Michale Roche
- Reece Taylor
- Christopher Blenman
