Malvern Shotokan Karate Club

🥋 Grading Success at Long Eaton! 🥋

Today we had a fantastic visit to Long Eaton for an excellent day of karate training.

A huge thank you to Alan Campbell Sensei for delivering a brilliant technical course, followed by an excellent Kumite session with Matt Price Sensei. Our instructors also took part in referee training with Geoff Dixon Sensei, continuing to develop their knowledge and skills.

A special congratulations to Alex Jones on passing her Black Belt Grading, and to Liam on passing his Crossover Dan Grade. A fantastic achievement for you both, well deserved after all your hard work.

Another great day of learning, developing and representing Malvern Shotokan Karate Club. Oss!

🥋 Junior Belt System 🥋

As we finish celebrating this week’s junior gradings, we’d also like to recognise those students who are now reaching the top end of our junior belt system.

These students are beginning to take on greater responsibility in the dojo, leading by example and setting the standard for those following behind them. Alongside continuing to develop their own karate, they’re encouraged to help and support our newer and younger students, demonstrating the respect, patience and leadership that are such an important part of martial arts.

Our junior belt system isn’t just about developing good karate techniques,it’s about developing good people. By encouraging our senior juniors to become positive role models, we’re helping to build confidence, responsibility and the values that will stay with them both inside and outside the dojo.

To all of our senior junior grades, congratulations on reaching this stage of your journey. Continue to work hard, stay humble and keep inspiring those around you.

The next step is getting ever closer… 🥋

🥋 Junior Belt System 🥋

Congratulations once again to all 43 junior students from Malvern Shotokan Karate Club and Malvern Primary School who successfully graded over the past week! 👏

Our junior belt system has been designed specifically for our younger students, giving them regular opportunities to achieve new goals while developing the fundamental skills needed to progress in karate.

Each grading is about much more than learning new techniques. It’s an opportunity for students to build confidence, improve coordination, develop discipline and respect, and learn the value of hard work and perseverance—all within a positive, supportive and fun training environment.

By breaking the journey into smaller, achievable milestones, we’re able to recognise every student’s progress and keep them motivated as they work towards the senior belt system.

We’re incredibly proud of everything our young karateka have achieved and look forward to seeing them continue to grow both in the dojo and beyond.

🥋 Junior Grading Success 🥋

A huge congratulations to all 43 junior students from Malvern Shotokan Karate Club and Malvern Primary School who successfully graded over the past week! 👏

Every student who stepped up should be incredibly proud of their achievement. Each new belt represents the hard work, commitment and determination they’ve shown in training, and it’s fantastic to see so many young karateka progressing on their journey.

Well done to everyone who graded, we’re proud of you all! 🥋

We need your support.

Our club has been hit with a shocking 100% increase in venue hire fees at Dovecot MAC, putting our future at risk.

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Malvern Shotokan Karate Club - Statement

For 49 years, our club has proudly served the local community, including almost 15 years at Dovecot MAC. Today, that future is under threat.

Last week, we were informed of a proposed 100% increase in our hall hire fees at Dovecot MAC, taking our venue costs to a minimum of £2,000 per month. Since then, we have been working tirelessly to find a solution.

We are deeply disappointed and shocked that a charity whose purpose is to support the local community would impose increases of this magnitude on a long-established community organisation.

As a community club serving one of Liverpool’s most deprived areas, we simply cannot absorb costs of this scale, nor do we believe it would be fair to pass them on to our members and local families.

Despite our efforts and an offer to accept a 30% increase, we have been informed that the lowest increase Alt Valley Community Trust are prepared to accept is 50% with immediate effect, rising to 100% from January 2027.

This increase puts the future of our club at serious risk. For nearly five decades, we have provided an affordable and welcoming environment for local children, young people, and adults, and we are determined to continue doing so.

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🥋 Central England Open Championship – Worcester University 🥋

A huge well done to all of our students who competed today at the Central England Open Championship held at Worcester University.

It proved to be a very high-level competition, with strong performances throughout the day. The club came away with two fantastic medal results.

🥉 Alfie Mullins claimed Bronze in the Boys Open Grade Kata (Ages 12–13).

🥇 Alfie was also part of the JKS England Kata Team, alongside Szymon and Tayler, who claimed Gold in the Mixed 13–15 Team Kata event.

Congratulations to everyone who represented the club today. Regardless of the results, every competition is an opportunity to learn, improve and gain valuable experience. There are always positives to take away, so keep working hard, keep learning and keep pushing forward.

Well done everyone! 👏🥋💪

🥋 49th Cumbria Open Championship – Results 🥋
📍 Penrith | 📅 14th June 2026

🥇 Gold Medal for Lockie O’Donnell!

A huge congratulations to Lockie O’Donnell, who became Champion by winning the Gold Medal in the Boys Kumite (8–9 Years) at the 49th Cumbria Open Championship.

Lockie delivered an outstanding performance throughout the competition, showing exceptional skill, determination, and fighting spirit to take the top spot on the podium. An incredible achievement, and everyone at Malvern Shotokan Karate Club is immensely proud of the way he represented the club. 👏🔥

👉 Our July 2026 Beginners Course is now open for bookings!

If you or your child would like to start karate with our award-winning club, now is the perfect time to join. Secure your place today!

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🥋 49th Cumbria Open Championship – Results 🥋
📍 Penrith | 📅 14th June 2026

🥈 Silver Medal for Dennie O’Donnell!

A huge congratulations to Dennie O’Donnell, who claimed a fantastic Silver Medal in the Kickmaster Under 10s event at the 49th Cumbria Open Championship.

Dennie put in an outstanding performance, displaying excellent speed, skill, and determination throughout the competition. A superb achievement and one everyone at Malvern Shotokan Karate Club is incredibly proud of. 👏🔥

👉 Our July 2026 Beginners Course is now open for bookings!

If you or your child would like to start karate with our award-winning club, now is the perfect time to join. Secure your place today!

Design credit: ✍️ Andrew Squelch

Contact Chris:
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🥋 49th Cumbria Open Championship – Results 🥋
📍 Penrith | 📅 14th June 2026

🥉 Bronze Medal for Dennie O’Donnell!

A huge congratulations to Dennie O’Donnell, who claimed a fantastic Bronze Medal in the Boys Kumite (8–9 Years) at the 49th Cumbria Open Championship.

Dennie delivered an excellent performance, showing determination, confidence, and great fighting spirit throughout the competition. We’re incredibly proud of his achievement and the way he represented Malvern Shotokan Karate Club. 👏🔥

👉 Our July 2026 Beginners Course is now open for bookings!

If you or your child would like to start karate with our award-winning club, now is the perfect time to join. Secure your place today!

Design credit: ✍️ Andrew Squelch

Contact Chris:
📲 07595 258345 (Call or WhatsApp)
✉️ DM or Messenger