News and Upcoming Events
UKITF Spring Nationals
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Congratulations to everyone who competed at Spring Nationals. As a club we made 8 finals, totalled 16 medals and now have national titles in 6 categories. As a result of our success we will be sending 4 people to Finals Day for a shot at joining Team Uk at the upcoming World Championships in July. The next Nationals will be held on the 11th of October
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Regional Gradings 2025
All grading dates for the year are now set. They will be held in Gedney Victory hall between 1200 and 1400
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February 22nd
May 4th (Black Belt - times will differ)
May 24th
August 23rd
November 23rd
Black Belt Promotions
Congratulations to Lee, Juan and Leah on their promotions to 1st Degree Black Belt. Their testing was conducted in region on the 4th of July by Mr Dempsey, Mr Linter and Mr Pound supported by Mr Collo and Mr Akgul. The promotions were hard earned and well deserved.
South East Regional
The next south east regional we will attend as a club will be the 8th of November
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Brunel University
£20 Entry
Further details to be released closer to the time
Region 12 Interclub
This year's Spring interclub saw its biggest attendance to date. We had over 50 competitors! Well done to everyone who attended and supported the region. Win or lose you all gained valuable experience which you can carry forward to your next competition.
2024 European Championships
Mr Pound faced tough competition from some of the best patterns practitioners in Europe in arguably the toughest patterns division at any competition. He secured a second place finish, a fantastic result for him and the region who supported him along the way.
2025 World Championships
The world championships are being held inBarcelona from the 23-27th of July. Lone Wolf will be sending 2 competitors to join the rest of the team from UKITF in the hopes of securing a world title. Mr Akgul will be sparring in the Heavyweight adult male category and Mr Pound will be competing in adult male 4th degree patterns and adult male destruction. Both will also be trying out for the adult male team which is picked by the coaching committee based on their performance at national squad training.
