LATEST NEWS

Latest updates from across the academy

JUAN PASSES JKS THIRD DAN
JUAN PASSES JKS THIRD DAN
16 December 2024 11:37 am
A big congratulations to Academy member, Juan Rodrigues, who passed his JKS 3rd Dan yesterday!

Juan took his examination in Nottingham under a panel of senior JKS examiners, led by [...]

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ACADEMY AWARDS 2025: WHO WON WHAT?
ACADEMY AWARDS 2025: WHO WON WHAT?
13 December 2024 10:55 am
For the last two years we've wondered how it would ever be possible to outdo the previous year. Yet for the second time in a row, you've done it!

We're so incredibly proud of all of our members. From taking a [...]

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CELEBRATING THE SEASON
CELEBRATING THE SEASON
13 December 2024 10:50 am
Academy members and their families celebrated the end of the year in style, with a maximum capacity 120 people filling Backwell Parish Hall for the annual Christmas Party & Awards. [...]

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WELL DONE, WARRIORS!
WELL DONE, WARRIORS!
13 December 2024 10:03 am
Congratulations to our Warriors, who successfully completed their Autumn/Winter term on Friday!

Our Bushido Warriors classes are especially designed for our youngest members, who range from 5 to 7 years old. This term we’ve not only [...]

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TRIO BRING HOME THE MEDALS FROM CARDIFF
TRIO BRING HOME THE MEDALS FROM CARDIFF
24 November 2024 3:51 pm
We have Welsh Champions in our midst!

Congratulations to Nephele Metsiou, Olive Davies and Scarlett Jones, who travelled to [...]

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FIFTEEN MEDALS AT JKS NATIONAL CHAMPS
FIFTEEN MEDALS AT JKS NATIONAL CHAMPS
18 November 2024 2:19 pm
Fifteen medals – spread across all age groups – showed that Bristol Karate Academy competitors are doing incredible things!

Yesterday our team travelled to Grantham Meres Leisure Centre for the JKS England National Championships. And what a [...]

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PRICE SENSEI ON POINT IN NAILSEA
PRICE SENSEI ON POINT IN NAILSEA
10 November 2024 10:20 pm
JKS England squad coach, Matt Price Sensei, was in town today for Bristol Karate Academy’s final special seminar of the year. And it was a cracker!

Matt Sensei – a former European Shotokan Karate Champion and British Grand Champion – is always [...]

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NIDAN PASS FOR ALISTAIR
NIDAN PASS FOR ALISTAIR
08 November 2024 12:45 pm
A big congratulations to Alistair Hanlon, who passed his 2nd Dan (Nidan) exam on 27th October!

Alistair took his grading in Nottingham, under a [...]

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WORLD CHAMPION WATANABE SENSEI WOWS BRISTOL
WORLD CHAMPION WATANABE SENSEI WOWS BRISTOL
28 October 2024 10:36 pm
Academy members and visitors alike were treated to 3.5 hours of the highest quality karate on Saturday as 2x WKF Premier League Kumite Champion, Daisuke Watanabe Sensei, came to the South West of England.

Watanabe Sensei – who won his second [...]

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NOVEMBER SEMINAR & GRADING BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!
NOVEMBER SEMINAR & GRADING BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!
13 October 2024 8:55 am
We're delighted to invite you to a special seminar with Matt Price Sensei, 7th Dan JKS!

Booking is now open for the event on Sunday 10th November. We welcome members and also guests from other clubs and karate associations.

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