Tournaments
Kenshukai students of the grade 8th Kyu (yellow belt) and above can compete in tournaments. They are a great opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learnt and to test their skill in kata and sparring.
Events
Tournaments, camps and special classes
Tournaments and training camps are held in the summer, and special classes throughout the year.
Three kinds of event01
Beyond the weekly class
Tournaments and training camps are held in the summer, and special classes throughout the year.
Gasshuku, the training camp
Every year we run a weekend camp where children and adults can get away, train and have a great time socially with other students from Kenshukai.
Special classes
Occasional special classes are organised through which students can immerse themselves and excel in one specific area of their training, such as self defence, kata or sparring.
Past eventMost recent28/06/2026
Kenshukai Tournament, summer 2026
- Date
- 28/06/2026
- Schedule
- 9:15 sign in, 9:30 start, 12:30 medals, 13:00 senior open
- Venue
- Dartford Judo ClubCotton Lane, Dartford, KentDA2 6PD
- Spectators
- Spectators are welcome. £2 entry for adults, children free.
This summer tournament was point-based rather than using flags.
Earlier tournaments
- Summer 2023
- Summer 2022
- Summer 2019
- Summer 2017
- Autumn 2017
What is a tournament?02
The whole of Kenshukai, in one hall
A tournament is a competition where students from the whole of Kenshukai come together to compete in kata and sparring.
It is run in a friendly, family atmosphere that encourages students to get to know each other better, as well as getting families more involved in the students' karate.
Tournaments also encourage students to strive to improve their karate, as extra time and focus is spent on preparation.
Overall it is a great event for the whole family and a great experience, not to be missed.
- 01
Kata
Competitors perform their kata individually and are given a score. All the scores are compared and the top two are declared winners.
- 02
Sparring
Competitors score points by executing valid techniques. The one with the highest score gets through to the next round.
- 03
Team kata
Similar to the individual kata event but in groups of 3. Extra marks are given for team synchronisation.
Essential sparring equipment is available from the club. Visit the online store or contact your instructor. Sparring kit.
Highlights
From the club blog- 02/03/2025Regional grading, March 2025Well done to everyone who attained their belt. You all trained hard and did very well.
- 23/06/2024Kenshukai Tournament, summer 2024What an incredible day. Another fantastic celebration of skill, sportsmanship and team spirit, with outstanding performances and plenty of smiles from everyone who took part. Congratulations to all the competitors.
- 22/01/2024Team Challenge
- 15/10/2023Kata seminar with Shihan Aaron
- 25/06/2023Tournament, summer 2023
- 22/11/2022Tournament results, November 2022Congratulations to everyone who took part in the November tournament.
- 29/06/2022Kenshukai Karate flag tournament, June 2022
- 28/10/2021Class photos
- 13/10/2021Kata seminar, October 2021Kata seminars are special classes that offer students an opportunity to train with the top instructors in the club and to perfect their technique in preparation for gradings and tournaments.
- 12/10/2021Kata and kumite shots from class
