Acorn Karate

Just a reminder to our students that training will not be on for the next two weeks due to holidays.

We have had a brilliant time at the MSK Karate competition today. Our Acorn team squad performed their kata brilliantly. They are a credit to the club. This was our first competition and we held our own against some really good competitors.

Our results:
Audrey: Gold
Alfie: Gold
Emily: Bronze

Preston, Lincoln & Connie did the best katas we have seen them perform, to a really good standard.

Well done to everyone who attended and to MSK for putting on a great competition.

Go team Acorn. Jason & Chris are so proud of you all and the hard work you have put in.

Information for our students who are at the competition on Sunday.

We have received confirmation that our application to the MSK inter-club has been submitted and accepted!

A huge well done to those competitors who have placed their names forward to represent Acorn Karate! We know you will do yourselves proud and show what an amazing club this is!

I know every other student will show their support and wish our FIRST competition squad the best!

We have a great club…… now let’s go and show what we can do!

COME ON TEAM ACORN!!!!!

The deadline for anymore students wanting to compete in the Competition is getting close!

Well done to those students who have already entered! We have a nice little squad coming together!

Any other students wishing to compete can you please let us know and pay before Thursdays lesson!

Thank you

Information for the karate competition on Sunday 12th July

• Children under 16 attending as spectators are free of charge.

• Spectator Fee (ages 16+): £2.00 per person.

Info to our students who are entering the karate competition on July 12th.

Kata Competition (Ages 16 & Under)
Categories and Kata Selection:

• 4th Kyu and Above: Any Heian or advanced Kata (e.g., Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Empi, Jion) may be performed.

• 4th Kyu and Below: Any Heian Kata may be performed in any round. Focus on fundamental techniques.

Competitors are encouraged to showcase variety and proficiency.

Performance Criteria:

• Technical Ex*****on: Precision of techniques, stances, transitions, and overall form.
• Timing and Rhythm: Smooth rhythm, proper timing, and appropriate pauses.
• Spirit and Focus: Strong kime (focus) and spirit reflecting the essence of karate.
• Overall Presentation: Balance, posture, and control throughout the kata.

General Rules

Competitors must announce their chosen kata before starting.
All katas must be performed to completion; stopping midway will result in disqualification for that round.
Repeating the same kata in multiple rounds is allowed, but variety is encouraged.

Make sure you all bring water with you tonight.

Also for those who are entering the kata competition you can pay the entry fee in the shop on the membership page.

A demonstration of Heian katas for our students to look at.

Karate "Heian" Kata Collection in All Japan Tournament ★KURO-OBI WORLD INTERNATIONAL SERVICE Streaming Subscription with English subtitles http://watch.kuroobi-world.com/ Buy on Vimeo (download with English sub...