Competition

Not everybody wants to compete. But having an active competition squad keeps our members sharp, and their skills and experiences are naturally brought back to the dojo for everyone to benefit from. Our team competes at local, national, and international levels – and boasts multiple champions.

Competition Karate & Kickboxing

Results

Squad Performance Records

Results

Training

Competitive success follows relevant training, learn about our preparation

Competition Training

Rulesets

Learn more about the rule sets and disciplines we compete in

Rule Sets

Competition Results

Major Achievements Hall of Fame

  1. Matt Johnson – WKU World Champion – Kumite < 90kg (Rhodes, Greece, 2024) **
  2. Matt Johnson – WKU World Silver Medalist – Kumite < 85kg (Rhodes, Greece, 2024)
  3. Matt Johnson – WKU English Champion – Kata (2023)
  4. Matt Johnson. -WKU English Champion – Kumite > 80kg (2023)
  5. Leo Johnson – WKU English Champion – Kumite < 35kg <12 years (2025) **
  6. Zachary Giles – WKU English Championships – Junior Grade Gold Medal – Kata (2025)
  7. Leti Micu – WKU British Open – Junior Grades Gold Medal – Kumite (2024)
  8. Felicity Johnson – WKU England Team Kumite Selection for Rhodes 2024 – Kumite*

** Providing automatic qualification for 2025 WKU World Championships in Trier, Germany
* Medical withdrawal due to pregnancy

Squad Stats Snapshot

International

1 World Title
2 International Medals
3 Team Members

National

4 Gold Medals
24 Podium Finishes

Squad

29 Competitors
145 Medals
29 Gold / 58 Silver / 58 Bronze
204 Entries

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Competition Training

SERIOUS TRAINING, REAL INTENT, KARATE EXCELLENCE

STRIKE TEAM TRAINING

We run regular STRIKE Team training sessions for our competitors and senior grades. These classes are open to selected students and invited guests. They are intense sessions cover advanced skills, Kata, Kumite, Point Fighting, LightCon and KickLight with the intention of preparing fighters for competition.

For more information about STRIKE team training please contact Matt

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National Squad Training

WKU England run monthly National Squad training sessions which are open to competitors aspiring, or already selected, for international competition.

Karate squads run Kumite, Traditional Kata, and Traditional Weapon Kata, whilst Kickboxing squads run Tatami and Ring Sports.

For more infromation about National Squad training reach out to WKU England directly, or to Matt.

Rulesets & Disciplines

Karate

Kumite

Kumite is Karate sparring, where two competitors face each other using controlled strikes, timing, and movement. It sharpens reflexes, tactics, and the ability to apply techniques under pressure.

Kata (Forms)

Kata is the performance of set patterns of traditional Karate techniques against an imagined opponent. It develops precision, focus, and discipline – testing both technical skill and mental control.

Kickboxing

Point Fighting

Point Fighting is a semi-contact kickboxing discipline where bouts are paused and scored each time a clean strike lands. It’s fast, explosive, and rewards sharp reactions and accuracy.

Light Continuous (LightCon)

LightCon is continuous kickboxing sparring where fighters exchange strikes without full knockout power. Points are scored for clean techniques, with judges rewarding control, fitness, and ringcraft over multiple rounds.

KickLight

KickLight is a continuous kickboxing discipline similar to LightCon, but low kicks to the legs are also allowed. It adds an extra tactical layer, testing a fighter’s ability to manage distance and resilience.

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