The Squad develops selected members of JKA England to compete at international competitions. Training and competition continue throughout the year to ensure our members are ready to compete at Japan Karate Association international competitions.
Every squad member starts their journey at the JKA England Club level – training, grading, competing. This focus on Club training continues throughout development. It is regular practice that provides the strength, power and technical knowledge that squad members need to be successful. Squad layers on additional intensive training sessions focused on competition kata and kumite – refining and improving. Squad members compete in a wide variety of competitions within England to test out these skills.
When squad members are ready to be selected for the JKA Europeans and JKA World Championships they can test out their skills against the best in the world. JKA England are proud to say our small team regularly finds itself in the final rounds and on the medal podium at these competitions!
If you are interested in finding out more about training with the squad, please contact the Squad Manager. We are looking for Junior members (under 16) who are 3rd kyu and above and Cadet/Senior members (16+) who are 1st Dan and above. While it is important to have a strong basis in kihon, kata and kumite, it is more important to have spirit! Oss!
Upcoming Competitions
JKA European Championship
Norway; 8-9 May 2026
Competition Results Archive
National Coaches
Head Coach
Sensei Dave Paulus
6th Dan JKA
Assistant Coach
Sensei Jason Ramsay
5th Dan JKA
JKA England Squad 2026
Senior Men KATA
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Aaron Storey |
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Jean-Laurent Boissieres |
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Harrison Langridge |
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Mohammed Iman |
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Thibaut Drai |
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Sam Dekker |
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Jasurbek Khamdamov |
Senior Men KUMITE
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Akbar Amonulloev |
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Harrison Langridge |
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Aaron Storey |
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Josh Hyde |
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Thibaut Drai |
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Sam Dekker |
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Jasurbek Khamdamovmov |
Senior Women KATA
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Luci Holmes |
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Cyrielle Maroteau |
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Yuki Hoshi |
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Vanessa Ryborz |
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Helena Chan |
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Aoi Nakamura |
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Tarryn Wickins |
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Jasurbek KhamdamovY |
Senior Women KUMITE
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Vanessa Ryborz |
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Tarryn Wickins |
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Helena Chan |
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Jasurbek Khamdamov |
Cadet Men KATA
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Zezhao (Leo) Xiong |
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Mohammed Al Manne |
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Jamie Langridge |
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Lorenzo Costantin |
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Michael Goddard |
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Oliver Sargood |
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Jasurbek Khamdamov |
Cadet Men KUMITE
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Jamie Langridge |
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Mohammed Al Manne |
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Jack Higbee |
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Lorenzo Costantin |
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Matt Serra |
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Zezhao (Leo) Xiong |
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Oliver Sargood |
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Jasurbek Khamdamov |
Cadet Women KATA
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Lauriane Boissieres |
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Destiny Orme |
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Cyra Webb |
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Anya Fabri |
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Maria Gerbino |
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Jasurbek Khamdamov |
Cadet Women KUMITE
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Emma Vince |
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Destiny Orme |
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Lauriane Boissieres |
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Anya Fabri |
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Jasurbek Khamdamov |
Junior Boys KATA
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Blake Valenzuela |
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Daniel Hollis-Reeves |
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Hector Fortesa |
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Jasurbek Khamdamov |
Junior Boys KUMITE
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Daniel Hollis-Reeves |
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Blake Valenzuela |
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Jasurbek Khamdamov |
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Junior Girls KATA
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Sophia Akrminejad |
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Yasemin Makarac |
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Amelia Gustard |
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Alice Fairclough |
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Bella Fairclough |
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Juwairiyyah Ramdjan |
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Kyo Adachi |
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Jasurbek Khamdamov |
Junior Girls KUMITE
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Elle Behari |
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Alice Fairclough |
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Bella Fairclough |
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Akshara Sharma |
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Jasurbek Khamdamov |
