Leeds Shotokan Karate Club

Perfectly time photo

This could not be more special. Sensei Randy Williams’ gold medal from the KUGB Nationals in 1996, and Ethan Armstrong’s gold medal from yesterday. 30 years apart men’s Kumite Champions.

Thanks to Alinka and Ethan for the pics!

KUGB 59th National Championships 2026

Members of Leeds Shotokan represented the club with spirit and determination at the KUGB National Championships in Nottingham.

We are so proud of everyone who represented us but we must give a special shout out to our National Champions in the individual Kumite events - Clark Wan, Olivia Bakun and Ethan Armstrong!

The day was topped off as the senior men’s Team of Ethan Armstrong, Jiannis Pachos, and Ethan Brown were victorious in the Senior Men’s Team Kumite event after an incredibly close final with an excellent Solihull team.
Ethan Armstrong was also presented with the Sensei Enoeda most outstanding award for best over 21 competitor.

🏆 Gold: Ethan Armstrong, Ethan Brown and Jiannis Pachos Team Kumite.
🏆 Gold: Ethan Armstrong senior male individual kumite.
🏆 special award Sensei Enoeda trophy for most outstanding competitor over 21. Ethan Armstrong.
🏆 Gold: Olivia Bakun. Girls Individual Kumite 12-13yrs
🏆 Gold: Clark Wan. Boys Individual Kumite 10-11yrs.
🥈Silver: Maria Koutsoukos. Girls Individual Kata 3rd - 1st Kyu
🥉Bronze: Liberty Vernon. Senior Ladies individual kumite.
🥉Bronze : Jamie Taylor: Boys Individual Kata 3rd-1st Kyu.
🥉Bronze: Vihaan Thakor: Boys Individual Kumite 12-13yrs

Remember there is no training tonight, bank holiday Monday or Thursday, polling day at the dojo.

Amazing memory of Sensei Randy

KUGB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ARCHIVES 🥋

Today, we are taking everyone back to the 1996 National Championships, the KUGB's 30th year hosting this momentous event.

The Senior Male Individual Kumite Final, KUGB England's Sensei Randy Williams and KUGB Wales Sensei Kevin O'Neill compete for the gold medal with Sensei Randy taking home 1st place.

Medals being presented by Sensei Enoeda.

What an amazing piece of KUGB history.
Thank you for sharing this Sensei O'Neill.

Do you have a piece of the KUGB National Championship's history?
We would love to see it on the lead up to this year's 59th National Championships in the David Ross Sports Village, Nottingham, on Saturday 9th May.

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Well done to Shaho who’s hard work finally paid off. Passing his third Dan grading under the watchful eye of Senseis Brennan, Higgins and Harford.

Huge congratulations to Shaho who was awarded his Sandan (3rd Dan ) under the watchful eyes of Senseis Brennan, Higgins and Hartford

Huge Congratulations to all our squad who took part in the City of Liverpool Youth Championships today. We are very proud to have such a talented young squad who are pushing each other all the time!

Thank you to all the parents who came to support!

Special shout out to our medalists and champions, your performances were fantastic!

🥇 Clark Wan - Boys Kumite 10-11
🥇 Miraya Vyas - 16-20 Kata Nov to 4th Kyu
🥈 Ruben Matharu - Boys Kumite 13-14
🥉 Serena Matyas Sari - u16 Kata
🥉 Serena Matyas Sari - Girls Kumite 14-15
🥉 Olivia Bakun - Girls Kumite 14-15

A fantastic days training and grading with sensei Jon Bruce. Much to take away and work on. Thanks as ever to our good friends at York elite for hosting. Well done to everyone.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our awards evening on Sunday. Your generosity bringing food and gifts for the raffle was amazing. And huge congratulations to our award winners who have all worked incredibly hard in 2025. We raised £146 for St Gemma’s hospice in honour of Our late great Instructor Sensei Randolph Williams