Oxford University Karate Club

PT2: Action Shots!

🏆 VARSITY 2026 🏆 Part 1: Squad and Supporters

On March 1st, Cambridge's bravest travelled up to face off against the Oxford squad. They put up a fight, but a dominant performance by OUKC resulted in a final score of 182-124 to Oxford - and (inexplicably) a Cambridge win. Rule change? Who said that?

Nevertheless, a fantastic time was had by all and some genuinely great karate displayed. Our thanks go to Cambridge for being the best enemies-to-lovers we could possibly hope for - and for getting up so early! A speedy but thorough pub trip with them ensued, and we can't wait to see them again next year.

With Cambridge departed, we sped along to Vinnie's to quench our thirst (thanks Lily's parents). Various antics ensued, culminating in a trip to Bridge to work on some intraclub chemistry... 😉

OUKC (and your faithful social sec) out! 💙💙💙

3 days until Varsity. Here's the Dark Blue squad ready to see off Cambridge.

One last high-energy training session with Sensei Ohta of to hone our skills before taking on Cambridge this Sunday!

🔷️👑🔷️ KARATE VARSITY 2026 🔷️👑🔷️

After narrowly dodging each other at BUCS, Oxford faces off with Cambridge to defend their newly won title in a mixed competition of Kata (performances) and Kumite (fighting). No holds barred ;)

Sunday. Iffley Gym. See you there. 👊

🔷️🥋 BUCS 2026 🥋🔷️

Enjoy some highlights from a tough weekend at BUCS from an even tougher squad of Oxford's finest! Some absolutely liquid karate was on display, even if that liquid was milk - the O.G. Sports Drink, I am informed. We all got some good wins on the mat in preparation for our hotly anticipated Varsity Match - can we retain the title of Oxford's not-worst sports team for another year??

We're particularly proud to have come 5th out of 18 universities in male team kumite at the largest Karate BUCS on record, with our small squad prevailing over some much larger and better resourced teams.

Especial congratulations are due, as ever, to our valiant men's captain, Dylan Hughes, who won a bronze in the Senior Men's Kata! He fought his way bravely through round after round in one of the largest categories, having to pull unpracticed katas out of his back pocket to beat his opponents - maybe Unsu can stay in the pocket next time. We've really never been prouder. 🥉🫡

THE WAIT IS OVER🥸

OUKC’s Termcard for Trinity is here and because we have a slightly lighter social calendar this term due to varsity (😰) attendance is all the more important. Noah and I are not allowed to make threats but attendance at socials is VERY STRONGLY ENCOURAGED ‼️.

This term we are locking in for varsity prep but let the wise words of wiz khalifa guide you (to karate socials)- unfortunately I could not add work hard play hard to this post because of the business nature of this account😞

As always, drinking is liable to occur but is not required to have an amazing time - details posted at the start of each week in our student WhatsApp (student speak).

See you all soon!🫶