We recently attended our Regional Championships with outstanding success. Every member of the squad put 100% effort in with some amazing first time performances. The whole squad’s efforts resulted in the club being awarded the best overall club for both Kata and Kumite for the 4th Year in a row!

Notable Results

GOLD

Solihull Karate Academy - Best Overall Club Kumite
Solihull Karate Academy - Best Overall Club Kata
SKA A Team - Mens Team Kumite
Niall Gilligan - Senior Mens Ind Kumite
Emma Lloyd - Senior Ladies Ind Kumite
Thomas Hegarty - Junior Mens Ind Kumite
Alfie Bant - Boys 14-15 years Kumite
Amandeep Singh - Boys 12-13 Kumite
Ieuan Evans - Boys 10-11 Kumite
Olivia Cox - Girls 12-13 Kumite
Amandeep Singh - Boys Dan Grade Kata
Aiya Steers - Girls Kyu Grade Kata
Twaritha Shri Madan - Under 12 Ippon Kumite

SILVER

SKA A Team - Adult Team Kata
Thomas Hegarty - Mens Ind Kata
Abhi Lakkineni - Junior Mens Ind Kumite
SKA A Team - Children’s Team Kata
Ben Grobler - Boys 12-13 Kumite
Louis Ip - Boys 10-11 Kumite
Danny Voknat - Boys Kyu Grade Kata
Maya Arvanitaki - Under 12 Ippon Kumite

BRONZE

SKA B Team - Mens Team Kumite
Niall Gilligan - Mens Ind Kata
Sarvesh Leoprabhu - Junior Mens Ind Kumite
SKA B Team - Adult Team Kata
SKA C Team - Children’s Team Kata
Danny Voknat - Boys 14-15 Kumite
Shivyan Mashru - Boys 12-13 Kumite
Avni Ghataora - Girls Dan Grade Kata
Zain Steers - Boys Dan Grade Kata
Olivia Cox - Girls Dan Grade Kata
Ben Grobler - Boys Dan Grade Kata
Aiya Steers - Under 12 Ippon Kumite
                                                                                  

Congratulations to Daniel and Owen who were our Students of the Month for February

 

At the weekend we had our first grading of the year.

Congratulations to all of our students that successfully passed their examination under the watchful eye of Sensei Garry Harford 8th Dan.

A special congratulations goes to Sebastian who was awarded the Andy Kemery Memorial Trophy for being the most outstanding student!

We had 5 members representing England at the 1st UK Grand Slam of the year.

With Aman and Zain making their debuts. They performed well and gained valuable experience.

Special mention to Sensei Thomas who came 2nd in the Male Kumite 18-20 years.

Congratulations to Naomi and Rian (not pictured) who won our Student of The Month awards for January