Competitions
Competitions are a great day out for kids and parents alike.
Competitions provide a variety of events and categories for all ages and abilities, from those who have never competed before to those who are seasoned competitors.
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Competitions can help improve confidence, motivation, and watching others compete can inspire our younger members.
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We encourage all our Tigers to compete for those reasons, and hold our own smaller competitions in order to help prepare them to compete locally, regionally, and nationally.
Once a year we are proud to host our Shotokan Tiger's Competition. This is a competition specifically for Under 16s that acts as an introduction to competing for our younger ones.
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Other clubs from the surrounding area travel to compete with us, and it is especially useful for learning Competition Etiquette, rules, and practicing in a safe and controlled environment.
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This competition focuses on three areas: Kata, or a routine; Team Kata, performing a routine synchronised with a team; and Ippon-Kumite, a basic form of sparring.
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It is an opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone and even win a medal!
The Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB) hosts many competitions throughout the year.
Across the year a child can enter the Southern Regional Championships, the KUGB National Championships, the National Youth Championships, and the Shotokan Cup.
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These competitions are larger than our Tiger's Competition, and have those from many other clubs competing.
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We recommend these competitions once a child has earnt their first or second belt.
Photo: Anya, Mia , and Alex: Tigers to Champions