Tournament Squad
"There is no greater honour than representing your club, town or country in competition" - Jinsei 2025
Range of Tournaments
Jinsei with our affiliation with Kanzen England can attend WUKF Tournaments from local events in the North West to National events like the British Championship in London and across the country to Dunfermline and even International Events in Ireland, World Championships in Sweden and European Championships in Latvia.
What experience level do I need?
WUKFs moto is "Karate for all" and this includes competition. Within the tournaments the events are split by age and belt colour as well as Karate Style and type of event e.g. Kata, Kumite, Jureken, Weapons. This means you should always be competing against competitors of a similar age and ability as yourself.
What equipment do I need?
All equipment needs to be Wukf Approved
Kata - No specific equipment needed, Competition standard Kata Gi's are available to purchase and are recommended but are not a requirement.
Kumite - Sanbon: Sandon Gloves 1 x Red Set 1 x White Set, white shin guards and foot guards. Ippon: Ippon Gloves 1 x Red Set 1 x White Set
1 x red and 1 x white Belt or competition red/while belt
Mouth Guard
All Children under 14 require a Head Guard and Chest Guard
Jukuren - Sanbon gloves 1 x Red Set 1 x White Set, 1 x Red and 1 x white belt or competition red/white belt
Diary of Events
Am I Ready?
Ultimately only you will know if you are ready. Your Sensei can advise and Jinsei run Tournament Training sessions on Thursdays to help with the etiquette of Tournaments and to build your skills to a Tournament Standard. British Championship and International events usually require selection by the Federation.
How Much Does It Cost?
The financial commitment really depends on how far you wish to go. A local event usually costs around £20 per category entered plus the cost of entry for family members (usually £5). Costs increase at national events due to the cost of travel, fuel and Hotel bills but entry fees are not usually much higher. International events usually cost more to enter and spectate plus there is the additional cost of flights and hotel bills.
18/01/2026
Club Grading
For coloured belts.
St Pauls Hall Clapgate Lane Wigan
2pm - 5pm
25/01/2026
Liverpool Open
Greenback Sports Academy
Greenbank Lane, Liverpool, L17 1AG
Doors Open 8am, Competition Starts 9am
Spectator Tickets Adults £6, Children £3
01/02/2026
EKA Open
Leigh Sports Village
The Pavilion, Ledgard Avenue, Leigh, WN7 4GY
Spectator tickets £10 online https://www.ekaopen.co.uk/tickets - £15 on the door. Under 5's free
15/2/2026
Kanzen Squad
Location to be announced
Feb 1/2 Term
Weapons Course
TBC
21-22/3/2025
WUKF British Open
K2 CRAWLEY - LONDON OPEN TO ALL Kata, Kumite, Teams, Kobudo & Inclusive Karate
Official WUKF British Open Karate Championships
Venue: K2, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, RH11 9BQ
29/03/2025
Kanzen Squad
Location TBC
30/03/2025
SSKA Kata Competition
Orford Hub, Jubilee Way, WA2 8HE
Doors Open 9am, competition starts 9.30am
Spectator Tickets £5, Under 10's free
18/04/2026
UKF Ireland
Aileach Youth and Community Centre
Burnfoot, County Donegal
25/04/2026
AKA Open
Birmingham
17/05/2026
Leeds Junior open
John Charles Centre for Sport
Middleton Grove, Belle Isle, Leeds LS11 5DJ
06/06/2026
WUKF Scottish Open
Regional Performance Centre, Mains Loan, DD4 9BX
Competition Starts 08:45