JKA England was delighted to host a successful National Course and Dan Grading in Nottingham. The knowledge, insight and spirit conveyed throughout the course reflected the highest standards of JKA karate and provided valuable lessons for students of all grades.
A sincere thank you goes to Sensei Gneo (8th Dan and Chief Instructor of JKA Belgium), Sensei Ohta (8th Dan), Sensei Gary (7th Dan), Sensei Adel (6th Dan) and Sensei Giuseppe (6th Dan) for their dedication and outstanding teaching.
We would also like to thank everyone who attended and helped make the event such a memorable success.
Many congratulations to JKA members who passed their Dan Grading
at the JKA England National Course on 12 July 2026:
Dan Grade Passes
Sandan
Claire Bernabe - East London JKA Karate Club
Heléna Chan - Yushikai Karate Academy
Nidan
Luke Cummins - Colchester JKA Karate Club
Blake Valenzuela - Stratford Karate Club
Daniel Walsh - Tanren SKC
Shodan
Jas Dhesi - Northamptonshire Karate
Kallum Dunne - Saikyou Karate Club
Rick Farr - Invicta Karate Academy
Charlotte Horsburgh - Colchester JKA Karate Club
Allan Leslie-Hayakawa - Ethos SKC
Renata Jammeh - Stratford Karate Club
Thomas Jenkins - Saikyou Karate Club
Daniel Missin - Northamptonshire Karate
Peter O'Malley - Northamptonshire Karate
Megan Rybarczyk - Newark Shotokan Karate Club
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