Yanagi Kai Karate Association

Six experienced coaches. Athlete financial support. All proceeds back into supporting Youth Development.

We’re thrilled to launch the YDP Youth Development Programme selection pathway for the upcoming season!
Athletes will earn points across key national and international events to secure their spot for an international open later in the year.
(Full details of international event coming soon)

🏆 SELECTION REWARDS🏆
We will select 2 athletes per weight category to represent YDP at the International Open

🥇 1st Pick (Top Points Earner)
✅ *Fully funded trip*
✅ Competition Entry *Funded*
✅ Travel *Funded*
✅ Accommodation *Funded*
✅ *Free* Team Tracksuit

🥈 2nd Pick
✅ Free Team Tracksuit

The main purpose of the YDP is to continue to nurture and prepare the young athletes for domestic, international and WKF events. This includes helping the athletes & families financially to be able to compete abroad. We hope that the work we do will stand them in good stead for their future in karate competition.

Within the YDP the ranking points system will run throughout the year. Each athlete will have their own ranking points profile and will collect points based on positive performances at selected events, with the highest ranked athletes selected to represent the YDP and be fully funded at a chosen event.

The ranking points table will be live for all parents and athletes to view at any time.

Below you can find details of what ranking points will be awarded as well as the events chosen to collect ranking points for the next few months.

🥋 POINTS SYSTEM 🥋

🇬🇧 UK Events
🥇 Gold – 300 pts
🥈 Silver – 200 pts
🥉 Bronze – 100 pts

🌍 International Opens
🥇 Gold – 400 pts
🥈 Silver – 300 pts
🥉 Bronze – 200 pts

🌎 Youth League
🥇 Gold – 500 pts
🥈 Silver – 400 pts
🥉 Bronze – 300 pts
➕ 100 points per round won

📍 POINTS EVENTS

🇫🇷 Orleans, France – 28th–29th March
🇬🇧 KSE, Gloucester – Sunday 19th April
🏴 BKF Open, Scotland – 2nd–3rd May
🇬🇧 Yanagai Open, Manchester – Sunday 31st May
🇵🇱 Polish Open – 20th–21st June
🇬🇧 Central England, Worcester – Sunday 28th June
🇭🇷 Croatia Youth League – 2nd–5th July

For more information or questions please do not hesitate to ask…

Our coaching team is looking forward to welcoming the next group of future champions🏆

Manchester Youth Open Karate Championships George Carnall Community Hub Urmston Manchester M41 7FB

https://www.sportdata.org/karate/set-online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=9504

Yanagi Kai Youth development and Elite squads training session today. Moving forward as always.
Thanks to the coaches for giving up their Saturday to help.

🥋The Tatami is Waiting for YOU!🥋

Are you ready to bring your best to Crystal Palace? 🏛️

On 20–21 September 2025, the 2nd EKF International Open will unite athletes from around the world 🌍 in a celebration of karate.

🥋 Kata
🥋 Kumite
🥋 Para Karate

Compete, challenge yourself, and be part of an unforgettable event in the heart of London! ✨

Suitable for 11-13 years with a good competition background. Please check with Sensei Swain re suitability. MH

𝐊𝐔𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓 – 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
🥋 Are you aged 11–13?
🎓 Year 7 and above?

Do you 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 of:
Representing England Karate?
🥇 Learning how to medal at WKF Youth Leagues and international events?
🏆 Wearing the England badge with pride?

Then this is for 𝐘𝐎𝐔! 💥

Join the National Youth Development Programme (Kumite)
📍 Bilston – Bert Williams Leisure Centre
🗓️ Sunday 20th July 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

✅ Train with England Kumite Coaches
✅ Build your competition mindset
✅ Step onto the England pathway

📲 Register here: https://formsmarts.com/form/2eww

𝐃𝐨 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝?”
🥋 Do YOU want to be part of the England Youth Team?
💥 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞? Aged 11–13? This is YOUR time to shine!

The brand new 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 is launching with a high-energy Open Day for Kumite on:

📅 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
📍 Bilston – Bert Williams Leisure Centre
⏰Time - 12 noon start

This is your chance to:
✅ Train with top England coaches
✅ Represent England at Top International competitions.
✅ Start your journey to international competition

👉 Open to all Karateka aged 11–13 (Key Stage 3)
📲 Register here: https://formsmarts.com/form/2eww