SKU (Shukokai Karate Union)

28/07/2024

Congratulations to William on achieving his 1st Dan Black Belt! Under the expert guidance of Sensei Mo Ilyas and Sensei Pam Freeman.

William has shown remarkable dedication and skill. This milestone is a testament to his hard work and the excellent mentorship from his Sensei’s. Well done, William! Keep striving for excellence in your martial arts journey 🥋

02/06/2024

🎉 Celebrating 55 Years of Excellence in Karate! 🥋

This month marks a significant milestone as the Shukokai Karate Union (SKU) celebrates its 55th anniversary. Founded in June 1969, SKU has been a beacon of martial arts excellence, teaching the values of discipline, respect, and self-improvement.

From its inception by the visionary Chojiro Tani, Shukokai has been "The Way for All", welcoming students from all walks of life to learn and grow in the martial arts spirit. We honor the tradition that has been passed down through generations and cherish every instructor and student who has been part of this wonderful journey.

Join us in celebrating this special anniversary! Whether you are a long-time member or a new friend, let’s pay tribute to the past 55 years of martial arts excellence and look forward to many more. Here’s to strength, perseverance, and community—here’s to Shukokai Karate!

🌐 Share your stories, pictures and congratulations with us as we continue to build a community of respect and discipline.

24/05/2024

SKU 55th anniversary gasshuku at Haven in Cleethorpes

13/03/2024

17/12/2023

Congratulations to all our latest new 1st & 2nd Dans 👏🥋😀

13/11/2023

Anti-Bullying week starts today 👍

It kicks off with let’s all wear Odd Sicks Day

Wear them to school, work and lessons tonight

02/11/2023

Keighley Interclub Competiton Results

Kata
9 yrs and under
Bronze - Ava Ashcroft
Silver - Sofia Acevedo
Gold - Harry Kettlewell

Kata 10-14 yrs
Bronze - Phoebe Colton
Silver - Umair Malik
Gold - Alfie Ashcroft

Kata 15yrs +
Bronze - Oliver Hanley
Silver - Louis Graham
Gold - Attika Darvasi

Fighting
8 Yrs and under
Bronze - Daniel Darvasi
Silver - Eleanor Powers
Gold - Ava Ashcroft

9-11 Girls
Bronze - Phoebe Colton
Silver - Rosa Powers
Gold - Zaiba Ammer

Boys 9-11 yrs
Bronze - Robbie Smith
Silver - Parker Bates
Gold - Carter Berry

Boys 12-14 yrs
Bronze - Oliver Holt
Silver - Frankie Bridge
Gold - Alfie Ashcroft

15Yrs +
Bronze - Mustafa Nadeem
Silver - Paige McLoughlin
Gold - Nicholas Mulcock

Competitor of the day
Alfie Ashcroft

26/10/2023

The SKU is celebrating its 55th Anniversary next year.
We will be celebrating this anniversary with a Gasshuku at Haven Holiday Park (Cleethorpes) in Lincolnshire.

The dates are Friday 17th – Monday 20th May 2024

There will be training on the Saturday and Sunday and some fun events for all the families plus a night-time celebration.

Open to valid licence members and families.
For more details, ask your club instructor ASAP

08/10/2023

Congratulations to Sensei Pam Freeman who was awarded her Gold licence today for 40 years membership of the SKU

03/10/2023

** SKU Area Course **

Sunday 8th October
Keighley

11am-1pm

Red-Black Belts - all ages
Open to all valid licence members

Come and train with the Senior Instructors of the SKU (Shukokai Karate Union)
To book on to the course speak to your Instructor

03/08/2023

Congratulations to the SKU’s latest 1st Dans 🥋
Well done 👏

11/04/2023

Congratulations to our General Secretary, Sensei Craig Murphy who has been promoted to 8th Dan
👏👏👏🥋

31/12/2022

Happy New Year to all our members and families, and to all our Karate friends out there

24/11/2022

Inter Club Competition Results
Sunday 20th November

Kata under 9 years
Gold - Lacey Jackson
Silver - Harry Kettlewell
Bronze - Ava Ashcroft

Kata 10-11 years
Gold - Alfie Ashcroft
Silver - Alfie Roberts
Bronze - Frankie Bridge

Kata 12 years +
Gold - James Leese
Silver - James Jackson
Bronze - Paige McLaughlin

Fighting Girls under 9
Bronze - Zayba Ammer
Silver - Loyoina Abdeldayem
Gold - Ava Ashcroft

Fighting 11-12 mixed
Bronze - Anniyah Zaman
Silver - Charlie Groves
Gold - Alfie Roberts

Fighting Mixed 8-10 years
Bronze - Conner Hall
Silver - Phoebe Colton
Gold - Nawfal Ammer

Fighting 14 + years
Bronze - James Leese
Silver - Thomas Leese
Gold - Nicolas Mulcock

24/11/2022

Well done to our 2 new 1st Dans who graded under the watchful eyes of Sensei’s Mo Ilyas and Julian Tan

24/11/2022

Congratulations to Melissa Tan who was awarded her 6th Dan recently 👏

11/09/2022

See your Club Instructor for more details

23/08/2022

Congratulations to Anniyah who passed her 1st Dan grading at weekend under the watchful eyes of Sensei’s Mo Ilyas 8th Dan & Pam Freeman 6th Dan

Well done 👏👏👏👏👏

03/04/2022

** SKU Area Course **

Sunday 10th April
Keighley

11am-1pm
Red-Black Belts - all ages

Open to all valid licence members

Come and train with the Senior Instructors of the SKU
To book on to the course speak to your Instructor

31/03/2022

SKU Interclub Competition Results
20/3/22

Kata
9th-8th Kyu
1st - Harry Kettlewell
2nd - Louie McHale
3rd - Patrick Zietmtiak

7th-4th Kyu
1st - James Leese
2nd - Charlotte Pendley
3rd - Mustafa Nadeem

3rd Kyu+
1st - Jack Stockdale
2nd - Shankar Kanakath
3rd - Paige McLouglin

Kumite
Under 7's
1st - Esther Smith
2nd - Zayba Amber
3rd - Harper Robinson

7-8 years
1st - Newfal Ammer
2nd - Robbie Smith
3rd - Louie McHale

9-10 years
1st - Alfie Roberts
2nd - Connor Hall
3rd - Charlie Groves

11-12 years
1st - Shankar Kanakah
2nd - Anniyah Saman
3rd - Asher Elkholy

13-15 years
1st - James Leese
2nd - Mustafa Nadeem
3rd - Zayan Khan

16+ years
1st - Jack Stockdale
2nd - Nicola Mulcock
3rd - Tony Senior

13/03/2022

Huge congratulations to Sensei Barry Wickham on being awarded his 7th Dan 🥋and to Sensei John Scott for receiving his 40 year gold licence.

Well done to the both of them 👏👏👏👏

17/02/2022

SKU Area Course
Sunday 13th March
Stalybridge
11am-1pm
Red-Black Belts - all ages
£10 pp
Open to all valid licence members
Come and train with the Senior Instructors of the SKU
To book on to the course speak to your Instructor

01/01/2022

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas to all our members and friends 🎄

19/12/2021

Congratulations to our 2 new SKU Black Belts who graded under the watchful eyes of Sensei’s Mo Ilyas & Julian Tan

03/11/2021

SKU Area Course
Sunday 14th November
Keighley
11am-1pm

Red-Black Belts - all ages
£5 pp

Open to all valid licence members

Come and train with the Senior Instructors of the SKU
To book on to the course speak to your Instructor

23/10/2021

Congratulations to everyone who passed their SKU 1st, 2nd & 3rd Dan gradings today at the Stalybridge dojo under the watchful eyes of Sensei’s Craig Murphy & Barry Wickham

03/10/2021

We're Back 😀🥋
SKU Area Course
Sunday 10th October
Stalybridge
11am-1pm
Red-Black Belts - all ages
£5 pp
Open to all valid licence members
Come and train with the Senior Instructors of the SKU
To book on to the course speak to your Instructor

16/09/2021

We're Back 😀🥋

SKU Area Course
Sunday 10th October
Stalybridge

11am-1pm
Red-Black Belts - all ages
£5 pp

Open to all valid licence members

Come and train with the Senior Instructors of the SKU

To book on to the course speak to your Instructor