2017 calendar

While this calendar provides a summary of some of the key events available to our members, please note that there may be other opportunities to train or compete throughout the year. The calendar will be added to as more events are announced throughout the year. Click on an event title below to expand for more detail.

What is it?
Selections for the KUGB England Kumite squad. Those selected will make up the 2017 Kumite squad and must attend all squad training sessions in Liverpool, as well as squad, regional and national tournaments.

Where is it?
Toxteth Firefit Hub, 115 Upper Warwick St, Toxteth, Liverpool, L8 8HD

What time?
Commences at 12 noon.

Who is this open to?
Brown and black belt club members with an up-to-date KUGB licence, aged 13 and above.

How can I register?
Speak to Sensei Tim Griffiths if you would like to attend.

Where can I find out more?
Visit the KUGB event page.

What is it?
Free course, followed by dan grading for those going for shodan or nidan.

Where is it?
Abingdon

What time?
TBC by the KUGB.

Who is this open to?
Brown and black belt club members with an up-to-date KUGB licence.

How can I register?
It is not necessary to register for the course. Members wishing to grade must agree permission with Sensei Tim Griffiths six months ahead of a dan grading to give you adequate time to prepare.

Where can I find out more?
Visit the KUGB event page.

What is it?
Regional tournament for members of KUGB clubs in the KUGB's southern region.

Where is it?
Reading

What time?
Registration from 9am, competition starts at 10am.

Who is this open to?
Club members 6th kyu and above are encouraged to take part.

How can I register?
Full details will be sent in a club email nearer to the time. Only members with a KUGB licence who submit their categories and pay their entry fees will be entered. Parents of members under 18 will need to complete a Child Permission Form for their child to take part.

Where can I find out more?
Visit the KUGB website.

What is it?
Sensei Sherry will be taking two classes (an all-grades class and a dan grade class) as well as a kyu grading.

Where is it?
Scotch Horn Leisure Centre, Brockway, Nailsea, BS48 1BZ

What time?
12-1.30pm: All grade training
1.30-2.30pm: Kyu grading
3-4.30pm: Dan grade training

Who is this open to?
Club members and invited guests

How can I register?
Full details have been sent in a club email to our members. Only those with an up-to-date KUGB licence will be able to take part in the kyu grading.

Where can I find out more?
Click here for more information.

What is it?
The KUGB's showcase tournament.

Where is it?
Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham, B1 2AA

What time?
Registration from 9am, competition starts at 10am.

Who is this open to?
Club members 6th kyu and above are encouraged to take part.

How can I register?
Full details will be sent in a club email nearer to the time. Only members with a KUGB licence who submit their categories and pay their entry fees will be entered. Parents of members under 18 will need to complete a Child Permission Form for their child to take part.

Where can I find out more?
Visit the KUGB website.

What is it?
An open tournament, organised by HDKI Ireland (formerly WTKO Ireland)

Where is it?
Tallaght Leisure Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24

What time?
Doors open at 9am, competition starts at 9.30am.

Who is this open to?
Brown and black belt club members aged 18 and above

How can I register?
Due to the requirement for flights and hotels, please get in touch as soon as possible. Group booking to be placed early in 2017.

Where can I find out more?
Those that have registered for this competition have been contacted with all details available at this time.

What is it?
An additional national championship for under 21s. Please note, the club will not send a coach/instructor to this event.

Where is it?
Queens Park Leisure Centre, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

What time?
Doors open at 9am, competition starts at 10am.

Who is this open to?
Club members aged 20 and under and 5th kyu and above, with an up-to-date KUGB licence.

How can I register?
Full details will be sent in a club email nearer to the time. Only members with a KUGB licence who submit their categories and pay their entry fees will be entered. Parents of members under 18 will need to complete a Child Permission Form for their child to take part.

Where can I find out more?
Visit the KUGB website.

What is it?
Free course, followed by dan grading for those going for shodan or nidan.

Where is it?
Bath

What time?
Brown belt training: 10.30 to 12.00pm
Dan grade training: 12.00-1.30pm
Grading: 2.30pm onwards.
Full details available from the KUGB.

Who is this open to?
Brown and black belt club members with an up-to-date KUGB licence.

How can I register?
It is not necessary to register for the course. Members wishing to grade must agree permission with Sensei Tim Griffiths six months ahead of a dan grading to give you adequate time to prepare.

Where can I find out more?
Visit the KUGB's event page.

What is it?
The Club summer barbecue is a free event for our members and their families.

Where is it?
Flax Bourton Village Hall

What time?
Noon until late afternoon

Who is this open to?
Club members and their families

How can I register?
Visit our Event page on Facebook to let us know you're coming.

Where can I find out more?
Visit our Event page on Facebook.

What is it?
Sensei Brennan will be taking two classes (an all-grades class and a dan grade class) as well as a kyu grading.

Where is it?
Scotch Horn Leisure Centre, Brockway, Nailsea, BS48 1BZ

What time?
12-1.30pm: All grade training
1.30-2.30pm: Kyu grading
3-4.30pm: Dan grade training

Who is this open to?
Club members and invited guests

How can I register?
Full details can be found here. Only members with an up-to-date KUGB licence will be able to take part in the kyu grading.

Where can I find out more?
Full details can be found here.

What is it?
National individual championship for brown and black belts only. There are no team categories at this event.

Where is it?
Queens Park Leisure Centre, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

What time?
Doors open at 9am, competition starts at 10am.

Who is this open to?
Club members 3rd Kyu and above, with an up-to-date KUGB licence.

How can I register?
Full details will be sent in a club email nearer to the time. Only members with a KUGB licence who submit their categories and pay their entry fees will be entered. Parents of members under 18 will need to complete a Child Permission Form for their child to take part.

Where can I find out more?
Visit the KUGB website.

What is it?
All grade and dan grade training sessions with Sensei Price, who is currently JKS England National coach and EKF Northern Region coach.

Where is it?
Friday: Backwell Parish Hall, Station Road, Backwell, BS48 3QW
Saturday: Scotch Horn Leisure Centre, Brockway, Nailsea, BS48 1BZ

What time?
Friday 8 September

Venue: Backwell Parish Hall, Station Road, Backwell, BS48 3QW
18.30-19.30: General class (novice - 4th kyu)
19.30-20.30: Kumite techniques and strategies (brown and black belts)

Saturday 9 September

Venue: Scotch Horn Leisure Centre (main sports hall), Nailsea, near Bristol, BS48 1BZ
10.00-11:30: General class, including submission/ground work (all grades)
12.00-13.30: Advanced class (black belts only)

Who is this open to?
Open course

How can I register?
Booking is now open. Click here for more details.

Where can I find out more?
Click here for more details.

What is it?
Free course, followed by dan grading for those going for sandan to rokudan

Where is it?
Bath

What time?
TBC by the KUGB.

Who is this open to?
Dan grade club members with an up-to-date KUGB licence.

How can I register?
It is not necessary to register for the course. Members wishing to grade must agree permission with Sensei Tim Griffiths six months ahead of a dan grading to give you adequate time to prepare.

Where can I find out more?
Visit the KUGB website.

What is it?
An open tournament, organised by JKS England

Where is it?
TBC

What time?
TBC.

Who is this open to?
brown and black belt club members.

How can I register?
Full details will be sent in a club email nearer to the time. Only members who submit their categories and pay their entry fees will be entered. Parents of members under 18 will need to complete a Child Permission Form for their child to take part.

Where can I find out more?
More information will be emailed to club members nearer the time.

What is it?
Free course, followed by dan grading for those going for shodan or nidan.

Where is it?
TBC by the KUGB.

What time?
TBC by the KUGB.

Who is this open to?
Brown and black belt club members with an up-to-date KUGB licence.

How can I register?
It is not necessary to register for the course. Members wishing to grade must agree permission with Sensei Tim Griffiths six months ahead of a dan grading to give you adequate time to prepare.

Where can I find out more?
Visit the KUGB website.