SKC Kumite Seminar | 9th December 2024
Fantastic work by all our students at both our Kumite Seminars led by Sensei Jacek Lipinski.
Our first session was held for our younger students with a 1:2 sensei-to-student ratio. This personalised approach allows each student to recieve focused attention from their Sensei. Students benefit from immediate corrections, helping them improve faster.
Our second session was held for our older and more advanced students.
SKC Kata & Dan Seminar | 24th November 2024
Our new and invigorating 1 on 1 program.
Two amazing Kata & Dan seminars led by Sensei Jacek Lipinski completed.
Our first session was held for our younger students. Each student was paired with their own Sensei, allowing for a highly personalised 1 on 1 training session. Students received guidance from their own Sensei as Sensei's broke down each movement, ensuring each student understood every exercise and its proper form.
Our second session was tailored towards our older and more advanced students.
SKC Internal League | 17th November 2024
The aim of the internal karate league is to encourage karatekas to continuously improve their form, skills and abilities by comparing their performances to their peers and their own previous performances in the internal leagues. This event is similar to a competition, it enables our students to reflect on their categories, understand what went well and what needs to be worked on; therefore our athletes feel more confident when attending high ranking competitions.
SKC Kumite Seminar | 3rd November 2024
A Kumite Seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith. Kumite Seminars have the aim of preparing students for their starts in competitions through polishing fundamental techniques, learning new effective techniques and combinations. As well as discussing how and where points are awarded/deducted.
SKDUN World Karate Championship - Belgrade, Serbia | 24-27th October 2024
Congratulations to Sensei Jacek Lipinski! 31st SKDUN World Karate Championships 📍Belgrade, Serbia 🇷🇸 🥇 Individual Male Kumite 🥋 Jacek Lipinski 31st SKDUN World Karate Championships 📍Belgrade, Serbia 🇷🇸 🥇 Team Male Kumite 🥋 Jacek Lipinski, Krzysztof Chalupka, Tomasz Byjos 31st SKDUN World Karate Championships 📍Belgrade, Serbia 🇷🇸 🥉 Individual Male Kumite 🥋 Krzysztof Chalupka Thank you to Tomasz Byjos from Klub Shotokan Karate Ronin for making our starts in this championship possible.
SKC Kata & Dan Seminar | 20th October 2024
A Kata & Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith, London. Kata training prepares competitors for their starts in the upcoming sporting season. We discuss referee rules and the allocation and deduction of points within kata in karate competitions. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Kata & Dan seminars are open to all belts.
SKC Kumite Seminar | 13th October 2024
A Kumite Seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith. Kumite Seminars have the aim of preparing students for their starts in competitions through polishing fundamental techniques, learning new effective techniques and combinations. As well as discussing how and where points are awarded/deducted.
FSK Cup - 13th Edition | 13th October 2024
Congratulations to our students Theo, Anthony, Alexander, Oliwer, Michel and coach Jacek Lipinski for participating in the 13th Edition of the FSK Cup on Sunday 13th October 2024.
Medal Summary: 🥇x3 🥈x2 🥉x2
Havana, Cuba | September 2024
We’ve successfully completed another Cuba mission! Thank you to everyone for helping us make this possible. Your support and donations are greatly appreciated by our friends in Havana, Cuba. It was an honour for Jacek Lipinski, Krzysztof Chałupka and Adam Zietalewicz to be able to present donations and run karate seminars in the University of Havana with all the students. Because of you, and your generosity, we were able to help so many. Thank you!
WUMF World Karate Championships - Crawley, England | 20th-22nd September 2024
Congratulations to everyone who competed at the 2nd WUMF World Karate Championships in Crawley, England. Thank you to the entire team: athletes, coaches and parents, we did an amazing job working together and supporting one another. Thank you to Elango Mark for the opportunity to participate in this championship. Congratulations to each and every one of the athletes. You should ALL be proud of yourselves, regardless of whether you have won a medal or not. The experience you have gained is invaluable. The 2nd WUMF World Karate Championships | 20th-22nd September 2024 📍 Crawley, England 🏴 Medal summary: 🥇x23🥈x20🥉x25 🥇Individual Male Kumite 51-60 years 🥋Jacek Lipinski 🥇Individual Female Kumite 9-10 years 🥋 Liliana S 🥇🥇Individual Male Kumite 15-20 years 🥋Jakub W 🥇Individual Male Kumite 13-14 years 🥋Dominic S 🥇Individual Male Kumite 11-12 years 🥋Ksawery K 🥇Individual Female Kumite 15-20 years 🥋Olivia S 🥇Individual Female Kumite 15-20 years 🥋Justine J 🥇Individual Male Kumite 11-12 years 🥋Aron M 🥇Individual Male Kumite 13-14 years 🥋Abdallah F 🥇Team Male Kumite 12 years and under 🥋Leon J, Oliver B, Kacper S 🥇Team Male & Female Kumite 8 years and under 🥋Theo N, Alexander C, Alexandru C 🥇🥇Team Male Kumite 🥋Jacek Lipinski, Adam Zietalewicz, Michel Niski 🥇🥇🥇🥇Team Female Kumite 🥋Calypso Simonian, Tia Lewis (AKAI RYUU S.K.C), Louise Lewis (AKAI RYUU S.K.C) 🥇Individual Kata 51 years and over 🥋 Jacek Lipinski 🥇Individual Male Kata 5-6 years 🥋Theo N 🥇Individual Male Kata 8 years and under 🥋Alexander C 🥇Individual Female Kata 9 years and under 🥋Julia B 🥇Team Female Kata 13-17 years 🥋 Maja W, Nikola W, Alicja Z 🥈Individual Male Kumite 8 years 🥋Alexandru C 🥈Individual Female Kumite 9-10 years 🥋Sarah S 🥈Individual Male Kumite 11-12 years 🥋Oliver B 🥈Individual Male Kumite 11-12 years 🥋Ksawery K 🥈Individual Female Kumite 13-14 years 🥋Oliwia T 🥈Individual Female Kumite 13-14 years 🥋Maja W 🥈Individual Male Kumite 15-20 years 🥋Calyspo Simonian 🥈Individual Male Kumite 9-10 years 🥋Jakub S 🥈Individual Female Kumite 15-20 years 🥋Olivia S 🥈Individual Female Kumite 46 years and above 🥋Urszula Gryncewicz 🥈Individual Female Kumite 15-20 years 🥋Isabella H 🥈Individual Female Kumite 15-20 years 🥋Justine J 🥈Individual Male Kumite 11-12 years 🥋Leon J 🥈Team Male Kumite under 13 years 🥋Leon J, Oliver B, Kacper S 🥈Team Male Kumite 12 years and under 🥋Adrian T, Piotr Z, Ksawery K 🥈Individual Male Kata 36-50 years 🥋Jacek Lipinski 🥈Individual Male Kata Masters 🥋Jacek Lipinski 🥈 Team Female Kata 12 years and under 🥋 Liliana S, Sarah S, Julia B 🥈Individual Male Kata 5 years and under 🥋Anthony W 🥈Individual Male Kata 10-12 years 🥋Kacper S 🥉Individual Male Kumite 5 years and under 🥋Anthony W 🥉Individual Male Kumite 8 years 🥋Alexander C 🥉🥉Individual Male Kumite 11-12 years 🥋Kacper S 🥉Individual Male Kumite 11-12 years 🥋Piotr Z 🥉Individual Female Kumite 15-20 years 🥋Calypso Simonian 🥉Individual Male Kumite 9-10 years 🥋Fabian S 🥉Individual Male Kumite 15-20 years 🥋Isabella H 🥉Individual Male Kumite 13-14 years 🥋Abdallah F 🥉Individual Male Kumite 11-12 years 🥋Leon J 🥉🥉Individual Male Kata 10-12 years 🥋Oliver B 🥉Individual Male Kata 9 years and under 🥋Filip Ł 🥉Individual Female Kata 9 years and under 🥋Liliana S 🥉Individual Female Kata 9 years and under 🥋Sarah S 🥉Individual Male Kata 10-12 years 🥋Kacper S 🥉Individual Female Kata 18-25 years 🥋Calypso Simonian 🥉Individual Female Kata 15-17 years 🥋Olivia S 🥉Individual Female Kata 15-17 years 🥋Isabella H 🥉Individual Male Kata 11 years and under 🥋Adrian T 🥉Individual Female Kata 15-17 years 🥋Justine J 🥉Individual Male Kata 11 years and under 🥋Aron M 🥉Individual Male Kata 10-12 years 🥋Leon J 🥉Individual Female Kata 13-14 years 🥋Maja W 🥉Individual Female Kata 13-14 years 🥋Nikola W 📸 by Tamara Lipinska, Piotr Spodnik, Dominic S, Jakub W, Rafał Tuszynski & Weronika Spodnik
WKC World Karate Championship - Sheffield, England | 6-8th September 2024
Congratulations to everyone who competed at the 15th WKC World Karate Championships in Sheffield, England 🏴 Thank you to Bill Hair from Scottish Karate Alliance 🏴 for making our starts in this championship possible Medal Summary 🥇x6 🥈x7 🥉x1 15th WKC WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 6-8th September 2024 📍Sheffield, England 🏴 🥇Individual Male Sanbon Kumite 🥋 Jacek Lipinski 15th WKC WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 6-8th September 2024 📍Sheffield, England 🏴 🥇Individual Male Ippon Kumite 🥋 Jacek Lipinski 15th WKC WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 6-8th September 2024 📍Sheffield, England 🏴 🥇 Individual Male Kata 🥋 Jacek Lipinski 15th WKC WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 6-8th September 2024 📍Sheffield, England 🏴 🥇Individual Male Ippon Kumite 🥋 Jakub W 15th WKC WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 6-8th September 2024 📍Sheffield, England 🏴 🥇 Individual Kata Boys 🥋 Theo N 15th WKC WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 6-8th September 2024 📍Sheffield, England 🏴 🥇Team Ippon Kumite 🥋 Jakub W, Andrew G, Sam G 15th WKC WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 6-8th September 2024 📍Sheffield, England 🏴 🥈 Individual Male Kata 🥋 Jakub W 15th WKC WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 6-8th September 2024 📍Sheffield, England 🏴 🥈Individual Male Sanbon Kumite 🥋 Theo N 15th WKC WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 6-8th September 2024 📍Sheffield, England 🏴 🥈lndividual Female Sanbon Kumite 🥋 Calypso Simonian 15th WKC WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 6-8th September 2024 📍Sheffield, England 🏴 🥈Individual Female Sanbon Kumite 🥋 Urszula Gryncewicz 15th WKC WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 6-8th September 2024 📍Sheffield, England 🏴 🥈Individual Female Ippon Kumite 🥋 Calypso Simonian 15th WKC WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 6-8th September 2024 📍Sheffield, England 🏴 🥈Individual Female Ippon Kumite 🥋 Urszula Gryncewicz 15th WKC WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 6-8th September 2024 📍Sheffield, England 🏴 🥈Team Sanbon Kumite 🥋 Jakub W, Andrew G, Sam G 15th WKC WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | 6-8th September 2024 📍Sheffield, England 🏴 🥉 Individual Male Sanbon Kumite 🥋 Theo N 📸 by Tamara Lipinska & SKC team
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Sport Karate Coalition Summer Camp July 2024 | Dźwirzyno, Poland
Our summer camps are packed with lots of fun; they focus on a combination of sports including karate, outdoor exploration, activity, arts and crafts, games and challenges. This selection of activities keep children inspired, smiling and engaged throughout the trip as well as creating long lasting core memories and new friends.
SKC Final Internal Karate League | 14th July 2024
The SKC final internal karate league was held in our Sport Karate Coalition Balham location. The aim of the internal karate league is to encourage karatekas to continuously improve their form, skills and abilities by comparing their performances to their peers and their own previous performances in the internal leagues. This event is similar to a competition, it enables our students to reflect on their categories, understand what went well and what needs to be worked on; therefore our athletes feel more confident when attending high ranking competitions.
NOC International Karate Championships - Manchester, England | 7th July 2024
On Sunday 7th July 2024 our Sport Karate Coalition athletes competed at the 18th Edition of the Northern Open Classic International Karate Championships in Manchester, England 🏴 Thank you to Sensei Orang Ranjbar for the organisation of this championship. Thank you to our athletes for your preparations and performance, you should all be proud of yourselves. Thank you to the parents that accompanied us to this championship, your support doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you to TopBus for our safe transfer to and from Manchester 🏴 We would like to give a huge congratulations to all the athletes that competed in the NOC International Championship! SKC Medal Summary: 🥇x13🥈x8🥉x5 NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥇Sanbon Individual Kumite 15-17 years Male - Open Grade 🥋Jakub W NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥇Mix Individual Kata 0-5 years - Open Grade 🥋Anthony W NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥇Nihon Mix Individual Kumite 0-5 years - Open Grade 🥋Anthony W NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥇Nihon Individual Kumite 9-11 years Female - Open Grade 🥋Sarah S NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥇Nihon Individual Kumite 12-14 years Female - Open Grade 🥋Maja W NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥇Mix Individual Kata 0-6 years - Open Grade 🥋Theo N NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥇Individual Kata 11-13 years Male - 5 kyu & above 🥋Dominic S NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥇Nihon Team Kumite 0-9 years Mix - Open Grade 🥋Theo N, Anthony W, Jakub S NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥇Sanbon Individual Kumite 21-35 years Female - Open Grade 🥋Weronika Binienda NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥇Individual Kata 7-8 years Female - Open Grade 🥋Julia B NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥇Nihon Individual Kumite 7-8 years Female - Open Grade 🥋Julia B NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥇Nihon Team Kumite 10-12 years Male - Open Grade 🥋Oliver B, Leon J, Kacper S, Adrian T NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥇Individual Kata 36+ years Male - Open Grade 🥋Krzysztof Chałupka NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥈Nihon Team Kumite 0-9 years Mix - Open Grade 🥋Julia B, Sarah S, Liliana S NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥈Nihon Individual Kumite 12-14 years Female - Open Grade 🥋Nikola W NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥈Nihon Individual Kumite 12-14 years Male - Open Grade 🥋Dominic S NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥈Nihon Team Kumite 10-14 years Female - Open Grade 🥋Maja W, Nikola W, Cleopatra S NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥈Mix Pair Kata 15-20 years - Open Grade 🥋Calypso Simonian, Jakub W NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥈Mix Team Kata 0-14 years - Open Grade 🥋Maja W, Nikola W, Dominic S NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥈Sanbon Individual Kumite 36+ years Male - Open Grade 🥋Krzysztof Chałupka NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥈Nihon Individual Kumite 9-11 years Male - Open Grade 🥋Adrian T NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥉Nihon Individual Kumite 5-6 years Male - Open Grade 🥋Theo N NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥉Sanbon Individual Kumite 18-20 years Female - Open Grade 🥋Calypso Simonian NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥉Nihon Individual Kumite 9-11 years Male - Open Grade 🥋Jakub S NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥉Individual Kata 11-13 years Male - 5 kyu & above 🥋Adrian T NOC International Championship | Sunday 7th July 2024 🏴 📍Manchester, England 🥉Individual Kata 15-20 years Male - 3 kyu & above 🥋Jakub W 📸 by Tamara Lipinska & Weronika Spodnik
SKA Open Karate Championship - Largs, Scotland | 29th June 2024
On Saturday 29th June 2024 our athletes competed at the Scottish Karate Alliance Open Championship in Largs, Scotland. It was a day filled with emotion, lots of happiness, excitement, stress and tears. Thank you to Bill Hair from Scottish Karate Alliance for the organisation of this championship. Thank you to the parents that accompanied us to this championship, your support doesn’t go unnoticed. Thank you to our athletes for your preparations and performance, you should all be proud of yourselves. Thank you to TopBus for our safe transfer to and from Scotland 🏴 We’ve returned to London stronger than when we left as we’ve all gained experience within our sport and come to our own conclusions on what went well and what needs to be worked on. Sport Karate Coalition Medal Summary: 🥇x 14 🥈x10 🥉x12 SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥇Individual Female Kumite Shobu Sanbon 🥋Julia B SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥇Individual Female Cadet Novice Kumite Shobu Ippon 🥋Olivia S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥇Individual Male Advanced Kumite Shobu Ippon 🥋Jakub S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥇Individual Female Advanced Kata 🥋Sarah S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥇Individual Female Advanced Kumite Shobu Ippon 🥋Sarah S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥇Team Kata - Male & Female 6-9yrs 🥋Julia B, Liliana S, Sarah S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥇Team Kumite 🥋Julia B, Liliana S, Sarah S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥇Team Kumite 🥋Dominic S, Kacper S, Adrian T SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥇Team Kumite 🥋Nikola W, Maja W, Jagoda W SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥇Individual Male Kumite Shobu Sanbon 🥋Dominic S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥇Individual Male Cadet Kumite Shobu Sanbon 🥋Jakub W SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥇Individual Female Advanced Kata 🥋Nikola W SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥇Individual Female Advanced Kumite Shobu Ippon 🥋Nikola W SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥇Individual Female Kumite Shobu Sanbon 🥋Nikola W SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥈Individual Male Cadet Advanced Kata 🥋Jakub W SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥈Individual Male Kumite Shobu Ippon 🥋Theo N SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥈Individual Female Advanced Kumite Shobu Ippon 🥋Julia B SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥈Team Kata - Male & Female 6-9yrs 🥋Theo N, Hugo D, Jakub S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥈Individual Female Advanced Kata 🥋Liliana S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥈Individual Female Cadet Novice Kumite Shobu Ippon 🥋Justine J SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥈Individual Female Kumite Shobu Sanbon 🥋Liliana S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥈Individual Male Kumite Shobu Sanbon 🥋Adrian T SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥈Individual Female Cadet Kumite Shobu Sanbon 🥋Maja W SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥈Individual Female Advanced Kumite Shobu Sanbon 🥋Calypso S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥉Individual Female Cadet Kumite Shobu Sanbon 🥋Jagoda W SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥉Individual Female Advanced Kumite Shobu Ippon 🥋Calypso S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥉Team Kumite 🥋Theo N, Hugo D, Jakub S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥉Individual Male Cadet Advanced Kumite Shobu Ippon 🥋Jakub W SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥉Individual Male Kumite Shobu Ippon 🥋Hugo D SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥉Individual Female Advanced Kata 🥋Julia B SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥉Individual Female Advanced Kumite Shobu Ippon 🥋Liliana S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥉Individual Female Kumite Shobu Sanbon 🥋Sarah S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥉Individual Male Advanced Kumite Shobu Ippon 🥋Adrian T SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥉Individual Male Kumite Shobu Sanbon 🥋Kacper S SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥉Individual Male Advanced Kumite Shobu Ippon 🥋Oliver B SKA Open Championship | Saturday 29th June 2024 🏴 📍Largs, Scotland 🥉Individual Female Cadet Novice Kata 🥋Justine J 📸 by Tamara Lipinska and SKC team
SKC Kata & Dan Seminar | 23rd June 2024
A Kata & Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith, London. Kata training prepares competitors for their starts in the upcoming sporting season. We discuss referee rules and the allocation and deduction of points within kata in karate competitions. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Kata & Dan seminars are open to all belts.
EI 3rd Karate Grand Prix | 16th June 2024
Congratulations to our Sport Karate Coalition athletes Jakub W, Dominic S, Julia B and Theo N for competing at Eagle Institute’s 3rd Karate Grand Prix! Medal Summary: 🥇x3 🥈x2 🥉x2 EI 3rd Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 16th June 2024 🇬🇧 🥇Kata Male Seniors +18 years old 🥋 Jakub W EI 3rd Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 16th June 2024 🇬🇧 🥇Kumite Male Juniors 16-17 years old 🥋Jakub W EI 3rd Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 16th June 2024 🇬🇧 🥇Kata Male 7 years old and under 🥋Theo N EI 3rd Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 16th June 2024 🇬🇧 🥈Kata Male 12-13 years old 🥋Dominic S EI 3rd Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 16th June 2024 🇬🇧 🥈Kumite Male 7 years old and under 🥋Theo N EI 3rd Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 16th June 2024 🇬🇧 🥉 Kata Female 8-9 years old 🥋Julia B EI 3rd Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 16th June 2024 🇬🇧 🥉 Kumite Female 8-9 years old 🥋Julia B
SKC Kumite Seminar | 9th June 2024
A Kumite Seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith on Sunday 9th June 2024. Kumite Seminars have the aim of preparing students for their starts in competitions through polishing fundamental techniques, learning new effective techniques and combinations. As well as discussing how and where points are awarded/deducted.
FSK Cup 12th Edition | 9th June 2024
A huge well done to Julia, Liliana and Theo who competed at the 12th edition of the FSK UK CUP. Medal Summary : 🥇x3 | 🥈x5 FSK UK CUP 12th Edition | Sunday 9th June 2024 🥇 Girls Kumite 🥋 Julia B FSK UK CUP 12th Edition | Sunday 9th June 2024 🥇 Girls Kata 🥋 Julia B FSK UK CUP 12th Edition | Sunday 9th June 2024 🥇 Girls Fokugo 🥋 Julia B FSK UK CUP 12th Edition | Sunday 9th June 2024 🥈 Girls Kumite 🥋 Liliana S FSK UK CUP 12th Edition | Sunday 9th June 2024 🥈 Girls Kata 🥋 Liliana S FSK UK CUP 12th Edition | Sunday 9th June 2024 🥈 Girls Fokugo 🥋 Liliana S FSK UK CUP 12th Edition | Sunday 9th June 2024 🥈 Boys Kata 🥋 Theo N FSK UK CUP 12th Edition | Sunday 9th June 2024 🥈 Boys Kumite 🥋 Theo N
SKC Kata & Dan Seminar | 2nd June 2024
A Kata & Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith, London. Kata training prepares competitors for their starts in the upcoming sporting season. We discuss referee rules and the allocation and deduction of points within kata in karate competitions. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Kata & Dan seminars are open to all belts.
SKC Internal Karate League | 19th May 2024
An Internal Karate League was held by Sport Karate Coalition in Hammersmith, London. The aim of the Internal Karate League is to encourage karatekas to continuously improve their form, skills and abilities by comparing their performances to their peers and their own previous performances in the internal leagues. This event is similar to a competition, it enables our students to reflect on their categories, understand what went well and what needs to be worked on; therefore our athletes feel more confident when attending high ranking competitions.
Sport Karate Coalition Kumite Seminar | 5th May 2024
A Kumite Seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith on Sunday 5th May 2024. Kumite Seminars have the aim of preparing students for their starts in competitions through polishing fundamental techniques, learning new effective techniques and combinations. As well as discussing how and where points are awarded/deducted.
SKC Kata & Dan Seminar | 21st April 2024
A Kata & Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith, London. Kata training prepares competitors for their starts in the upcoming sporting season. We discuss referee rules and the allocation and deduction of points within kata in karate competition. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Kata & Dan seminars are open to all belts.
The 2nd WKA World Karate Championships, Malta | 22nd-24th March 2024
The 2nd WKA World Karate Championships in Malta were held from the 22nd-24th March 2024. Congratulations to all our athletes that competed. We’ve come home with amazing results, everyone should be proud of their achievements! 🇲🇹 We would like to give a huge thank you to Shihan Krzysztof Chałupka from International Karate Association Poland for making our starts in this competition possible. In Malta we represented International Karate Association Poland, our teams put together earned us 5th place in the overall ranking from the championships. A huge accomplishment! Once again, congratulations to all our athletes! Medal Summary: 🥇x7🥈x11🥉x10 WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Sunday 24th March 2024 🥇Individual Male Seniors Shobu Ippon Kumite 🥋 Jacek Lipinski WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Friday 22nd March 2024 🥇 Individual Veteran Male Shobu Sanbon Kumite 🥋 Jacek Lipinski WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Sunday 24th March 2024 🥇Team Shobu Sanbon Rotation Kumite 🥋 Calypso Simonian, Ola J (International Karate Association Poland) & Anika T (International Karate Association Poland) WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥇 Individual Girls Kata 🥋 Julia B WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥇 Individual Girls Kumite 🥋 Julia B WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥇 Team Female Shobu Ippon Kumite 🥋 Maja W, Alexandra J (International Karate Association Poland) & Lena S (International Karate Association Poland) WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥇 Team Female Shobu Sanbon Kumite 🥋 Maja W, Lena S (International Karate Association Poland) & Lena D (International Karate Association Poland) WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Sunday 24th March 2024 🥈Individual Female Kata 🥋 Calypso Simonian WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥈 Team Girls Kata 🥋 Julia B, Sarah S, Liliana S WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥈 Individual Girls Kumite 🥋 Liliana S WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥈 Individual Girls Kumite 🥋 Nikola W WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥈 Team Girls Kata 🥋 Jagoda W, Maja W & Oliwia T WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥈 Individual Female Shobu Ippon Kumite 🥋 Maja W WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥈 Team Female Shobu Ippon Kumite 🥋 Cleopatra S, Ottilie V, Antonina Z (Hurricane Shotokan Karate Club Walton-On-Thames) WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥈 Team Female Shobu Sanbon Kumite 🥋 Cleopatra S, Ottilie V, Antonina Z (Hurricane Shotokan Karate Club Walton-On-Thames) WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥈 Individual Male Shobu Ippon Kumite 🥋 Jakub W WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Friday 22nd March 2024 🥈 Team Veteran Male Shobu Sanbon Rotation Kumite 🥋 Jacek Lipinski, Krzysztof Chałupka (International Karate Association Poland), Tomek Stellmach (Hurricane Shotokan Karate Club Walton-On-Thames) WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Friday 22nd March 2024 🥈 Team Veteran Male Kata 🥋 Jacek Lipinski, Krzysztof Chałupka, Tomek Stellmach WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Friday 22nd March 2024 🥉 Pairs Veteran Male Kata 🥋 Jacek Lipinski & Krzysztof Chałupka WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Friday 22nd March 2024 🥉 Pairs Female Kata (17+ years old) 🥋 Calypso Simonian & Anika T (International Karate Association) WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Sunday 24th March 2024 🥉Individual Female Shobu Ippon Kumite 🥋 Calypso Simonian WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥉 Pair Girls Kata 🥋 Julia B & Liliana S WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥉 Individual Girls Kata 🥋 Liliana S WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥉 Individual Girls Kata 🥋 Sarah S WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥉 Individual Female Shobu Ippon Kumite 🥋 Ottilie V WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥉Team Female Shobu Sanbon Rotation Kumite 🥋 Oliwia T, Lena S (International Karate Association Poland), Anika T (International Karate Association Poland) WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥉 Individual Female Shobu Ippon Kumite 🥋 Oliwia T WKA World Karate Championships, Malta 🇲🇹 | Saturday 23rd March 2024 🥉 Individual Male Kata 🥋 Jakub W 📸 by Tamara Lipinska & SKC team
SKC Kumite Seminar | 17th March 2024
A Kumite Seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith on Sunday 17th March 2024. Kumite Seminar's have the aim of preparing students for their starts in upcoming competitions through polishing fundamental techniques, learning new effective techniques and combinations. As well as discussing how and where points are awarded/deducted.
The 23rd Legend Open | 16th March 2024
Congratulations to Calypso Simonian for winning a bronze medal in ippon kumite at The 23rd Legend Open on Saturday 16th March 2024. Calypso represented Eastleigh, Southampton & Fair Oak Shotokan Karate Club. Thank you for giving Calypso this opportunity.
SKC Gala | 16th March 2024
On Saturday 16th March 2024 we held our official gala at the Polish White Eagle Club in Balham, where we presented our athletes for the WKA World Karate Championships in Malta.
During the presentation we connected with International Karate Association Poland which was led by Shihan Krzysztof Chałupka in Warsaw, Poland
The 11th edition of the FSKA CUP | 10th March 2024
Congratulations to all our students that competed at the 11th edition of the FSKA CUP on Sunday 10th March.
Kata & Dan Seminar | 3rd March 2024
A Kata & Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith, London. Kata training prepares competitors for their starts in the upcoming sporting season. We discuss referee rules and the allocation and deduction of points within kata in karate competition. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Dan seminars are open to brown and black belts, aiding them in preparation for black belt exams.
Sport Karate Coalition Kumite Seminar | 25th February 2024
A Kumite Seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith on Sunday 25th February 2024. Kumite Seminars have the aim of preparing students for their starts in competitions through polishing fundamental techniques, learning new effective techniques and combinations. As well as discussing how and where points are awarded/deducted.
Cancer Research London Winter Run 10km 25th February 2024
The Cancer Research UK London Winter Run is a 10k challenge through the heart of the capital, passing world famous landmarks, and instantly recognisable environments. The event is delivered in partnership with Cancer Research UK. Congratulations to everyone that participated in the run for such an amazing cause!
Havana, Cuba | February 2024
We’ve successfully completed another Cuba mission! Thank you to everyone for helping us make this possible. Your support and donations are greatly appreciated by our friends in Havana, Cuba. It was an honour for Jacek Lipinski, Krzysztof Chałupka and Adam Zietalewicz to be able to present donations and run karate classes in the Havana dojo with all the students. Because of you, and your generosity, we were able to help so many. Thank you!
Kata & Dan Seminar | 4th February 2024
A Kata & Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith, London. Kata training prepares competitors for their starts in the upcoming sporting season. We discuss referee rules and the allocation and deduction of points within kata in karate competition. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Dan seminars are open to brown and black belts, aiding them in preparation for black belt exams.
Sport Karate Coalition Internal Karate League 21st January 2024
An Internal Karate League was held by Sport Karate Coalition in Hammersmith, London. The aim of the Internal Karate League is to encourage karatekas to gain confidence in their abilities and continuously improve their form and skills by comparing their performances to their peers and their own previous performances in the internal leagues. This event is similar to a competition, it enables our students to reflect on their categories, understand what went well and what needs to be worked on; therefore our athletes feel more confident when attending high ranking competitions.
Sport Karate Coalition Kumite Squad Training | 14th January 2024
Kumite Squad Training was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith on Sunday 14th January 2024. Kumite Squad Training has the aim of preparing students for their starts in competitions through polishing fundamental techniques, learning new effective techniques and combinations. As well as discussing how and where points are awarded/deducted.
14th WUKF European Champions Cup Transylvania | 16-17th December 2023
Congratulations to our athletes that competed at the 14th WUKF European Champions Cup in Transylvania, Romania 16-17.12.2023 🇷🇴 Transylvania WUKF Karate Cup - 14th European Champions Cup | 16-17th December 2023 🇷🇴 🥇 Kumite Individual Shobu Ippon Veterans +46 years old 🥋 Jacek Lipinski Transylvania WUKF Karate Cup - 14th European Champions Cup | 16-17th December 2023 🇷🇴 🥇 Kumite Team Rotation Veterans +35 years old 🥋 Jacek Lipinski, Adam Zietalewicz, Krzysztof Chałupka Transylvania WUKF Karate Cup - 14th European Champions Cup | 16-17th December 2023 🇷🇴 🥈 Kumite Individual Shobu Ippon Seniors 21-35 years old 🥋 Jacek Lipinski Transylvania WUKF Karate Cup - 14th European Champions Cup | 16-17th December 2023 🇷🇴 🥈 Kumite Individual Shobu Ippon Veterans 36-45 years old 🥋 Krzysztof Chałupka Transylvania WUKF Karate Cup - 14th European Champions Cup | 16-17th December 2023 🇷🇴 🥉 Kumite Individual Shobu Ippon Veterans 36-45 years old 🥋 Adam Zietalewicz
SKC Kata Squad Training and Dan Seminar | 11th December 2023
Kata squad training and a Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith, London. Squad Kata training prepares competitors for their starts in the upcoming sporting season. We discuss referee rules and the allocation and deduction of points within kata in karate competition. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Dan seminars are open to brown and black belts, aiding them in preparation for black belt exams.
SKC Dan Seminar and Kata Squad Training | 26th November 2023
Kata squad training and a Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski & Sensei Ewa Lipinska in Hammersmith, London. Squad Kata training prepares competitors for their starts in the upcoming sporting season. We discuss referee rules and the allocation and deduction of points within kata in karate competition. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Dan seminars are open to brown and black belts, aiding them in preparation for black belt exams.
FSKA Cup 10th Edition | 19th November 2023
Congratulations to our athletes that competed at the FSKA CUP 10th Edition on Sunday 19th November 2023. 🥇 Kata boys 8 years and under 🥋Theo N 🥇 Fokugo mix 8 years and under 🥋Julia B 🥇 Kata girls 8 years and under 🥋Liliana S 🥇 Kumite girls 8 years and under 🥋Sarah S 🥈 Fokugo mix 8 years and under 🥋Theo N 🥈Kata girls 8 years and under 🥋Julia B 🥈 Kata boys 8 years and under 🥋Hugo D 🥉 Kumite boys 8 years and under 🥋Theo N 🥉Kumite girls 8 years and under 🥋Julia B 🥉Kata girls 8 years and under 🥋Sarah S 🥉Parent Child Kata 🥋Theo N & Michel N
1st WKA European Karate Championships Liege, Belgium 2023
WKA European Karate Championships Liege, Belgium | Friday 3rd November 2023 Thank you to Krzysztof Chałupka from International Karate Association Poland for making our starts in this competition possible. Medal Summary: 🥇x18🥈x17🥉x14 🥇male seniors kumite team (shobu ippon) 🥋Jacek Lipinski, Kamil Hejmanowski, Michał Lesiak 🥇male veterans kumite (shobu sanbon) + 50yers old 🥋Jacek Lipinski 🥇female kumite (shobu ippon) individual all grades (18 yrs over) under 70kgs 🥋 Calypso Simonian 🥇male kumite (shobu ippon) individual all grades (16-17yrs) open weight 🥋 Jakub W 🥇female kumite (shobu ippon) individual all grades (14-15yrs) open weight 🥋 Oliwia T 🥇female kumite (shobu ippon) individual all grades (16-17yrs) open weight 🥋 Izabella H 🥇female individual kata all grades (18-20yrs) all styles 🥋Calypso Simonian 🥇male kumite (shobu nihon) individual all grades (11 years over) 40kgs 🥋 Julian D 🥇male kumite (shobu nihon) individual all grades (11 years under) 40kgs 🥋 Oliver B 🥇male team kumite (shobu ippon) all grades (14-15yrs) 🥋Evan H, Andrzej W, Mateusz W 🥇boys individual kata 3rd kyu-dan grades (11yrs) mix styles 🥋Julian D 🥇female kumite team rotation (shobu sanbon) all grades (14-15yrs) 🥋 Maja W, Nikola W, Alicja Z 🥇male individual kata 6th-4th kyu (under 8yrs) mix styles 🥋 Theo N 🥇female kumite (shobu nihon) individual all grades (11-12yrs) over 45kgs 🥋Nikola W 🥇female kumite team rotation (shobu ippon) all grades (14-15yrs) 🥋 Maja W, Nikola W, Alicja Z 🥇male team kumite (shobu sanbon) all grades (14-15yrs) 🥋Evan H, Andrzej W, Mateusz W 🥇female individual kata all grades (18-20yrs) shotokan 🥋Calypso Simonian 🥇female team kumite (shobu sanbon) all grades (13-15yrs) 🥋Maja W, Nikola W, Alicja Z 🥈male veterans individual kata all grades all styles 🥋Jacek Lipinski 🥈boys individual kata 3rd kyu-dan grades (11yrs) mix styles 🥋Oliver B 🥈female kumite team rotation (shobu sanbon) all grades (14-15yrs) 🥋 Antonina Z, Oliwia T, Cleopatra S 🥈male pairs kata all grades seniors all styles 🥋Jacek Lipinski, Michał Lesiak 🥈female individual kata 3rd kyu- dan (8-9yrs) mix styles 🥋Julia B 🥈female kumite (shobu sanbon) individual all grades (14-15yrs) under 55kgs 🥋Antonina Z 🥈female pairs kata all grades (14-17yrs) all styles 🥋Oliwia T, Ottilie V 🥈male kumite (shobu sanbon) individual all grades (14-15yrs) 65-75kgs 🥋Andrzej W 🥈female pairs kata all grades (10-13yrs) all styles 🥋Alicja Z, Maja W 🥈 male kumite (shobu nihon) individual all grades (11 years over) 40kgs 🥋 Ksawery K 🥈 female kumite (shobu sanbon) individual all grades (13 years) 45-55kgs 🥋Maja W 🥈female team kumite (shobu sanbon) all grades (13-15yrs) 🥋Antonina Z, Oliwia T, Cleopatra S 🥈female kumite (shobu sanbon) individual all grades (13 years) 55kgs over 🥋Cleopatra S 🥈female kumite (shobu ippon) individual all grades (14-15yrs) open weight 🥋 Ottilie V 🥈male kumite (shobu nihon) individual all grades (8-9yrs) open weight 🥋Aron M 🥈female kumite team rotation (shobu ippon) all grades (14-15yrs) 🥋 Ottilie V, Oliwia T, Antonina Z 🥈male kumite (shobu nihon) individual all grades (8-9yrs) open weight 🥋Aron M 🥉 female kumite (shobu sanbon) individual all grades (13 years) 45-55kgs 🥋Alicja Z 🥉 male kumite (shobu sanbon) individual all grades (14-15yrs) under 55kgs 🥋 Mateusz W 🥉male individual kata novices-7th kyu (7yrs) mix styles 🥋 Hugo D 🥉female individual kata 3rd kyu-dan grades (11-12yrs) mix styles 🥋Nikola W 🥉male veterans kumite (shobu ippon) individual all grades open weight 🥋 Michał Lesiak 🥉male veterans team kumite (shobu ippon) all grades 🥋Jacek Lipinski, Adam Zietalewicz, Michał Lesiak 🥉male individual kata all grades (16-17yrs) shotokan 🥋Jakub W 🥉male kumite (shobu nihon) individual all grades (under 7yrs) open weight 🥋Hugo D 🥉male kumite (shobu nihon) individual all grades (under 7yrs) open weight 🥋Theo N 🥉female kumite (shobu nihon) individual all grades (8yrs) open weight 🥋Julia B 🥉male kumite (shobu sanbon) individual all grades (13yrs) 55-65kgs 🥋Evan H 🥉male veterans team kumite (shobu sanbon) all grades (36yrs and over) 🥋Michał Lesiak, Tomek Stellmach, Michel Niski 🥉male kumite veterans (shobu ippon) individual all grades (41yrs and over) open weight 🥋Michał Lesiak 🥉male kumite veterans (shobu ippon) individual all grades (36-40yrs) open weight 🥋Adam Zietalewicz 🥉awarded from the SKC team for great effort 🥋Alexandru C
Sport Karate Coalition Kumite Squad Training | 22nd October 2023
Kumite Squad Training was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith on Sunday 22nd October 2023. Kumite Squad Training has the aim of preparing students for their starts in competitions through polishing fundamental techniques, learning new effective techniques and combinations. As well as discussing how and where points are awarded/deducted.
12th WKC European Karate Championships Catania, Italy 2023
XII WKC European Karate Championships in Catania, Italy 14.10.23-15.10.23 🇮🇹 A huge thank to Bill Hair from Scottish Karate Alliance for giving us the opportunity to participate in this championship. Medal Summary: 🥇x6🥈x3🥉x5 🥇Kata male Shotokan Masters +40yrs 🥋 Jacek Lipinski 🥇Shobu Ippon, Senior Female +60kgs bare fist Kumite 🥋 TAMARA LIPINSKA 🥇Open Weight Shobu Ippon, Master Male +40 Years Open Weight bare fist Kumite 🥋 JACEK LIPINSKI 🥇 Shobu Sanbon, Masters Male +40 Years Kumite 🥋 JACEK LIPINSKI 🥇Shobu Ippon, Masters Female +41 Years Open Weight bare fist Kumite 🥋 URSZULA GRYNCEWICZ 🥇 SENIOR Kumite Team Male 21 Years + bare fist Kumite 🥋Shobu Ippon: Jacek Lipinski, Krzysztof Chalupka, David , David McTaggart 🥈 Shobu Sanbon, Masters Female +41 Years Open Weight Kumite 🥋 URSZULA GRYNCEWICZ 🥈Shobu Ippon, Masters Female + 41 Years bare fist Kumite 🥋 MALGORZATA WOZNIAK 🥈Open Weight Shobu Ippon, Master Male- +40 Years Open Weight bare fist Kumite 🥋 KRZYSZTOF CHALUPKA 🥉Shobu Sanbon, Senior Female 60+ kg kumite 🥋ANNA PIOTROWSKA 🥉Shobu Sanbon, Senior Female 60+ kg Kumite 🥋TAMARA LIPINSKA 🥉SENIOR Kumite Team Female +21 Years 🥋Shobu Sanbon: TAMARA LIPINSKA, MALGORZATA WOZNIAK, ANNA PIOTROWSKA, URSZULA GRYNCEWICZ 🥉SENIOR Kumite Team Male 21 Years +: 🥋Shobu Sanbon: Jacek Lipinski, Krzysztof Chalupka, David McTaggart 🥉 Shobu Sanbon, Masters Female +41 Years Open Weight 🥋 MALGORZATA WOZNIAK
Sport Karate Coalition Internal Karate League 8th October 2023
An Internal Karate League was held by Sport Karate Coalition in Hammersmith, London. The aim of the Internal Karate League is to encourage karatekas to continuously improve their form, skills and abilities by comparing their performances to their peers and their own previous performances in the internal leagues. This event is similar to a competition, it enables our students to reflect on their categories, understand what went well and what needs to be worked on; therefore our athletes feel more confident when attending high ranking competitions.
30th SKDUN World Karate Championships Chalkida, Greece 2023
A huge congratulations to all our athletes that competed at the SHOTOKAN KARATE DO OF UNITED NATIONS (SKDUN) World Karate Championships in Chalkida, Greece from the 29.09.23-01.10.23 🇬🇷 Medal Summary: 🥇x2 🥈x1 🥉x1 The 30th SKDUN World Karate Championships Chalkida, Greece 🇬🇷 | 29th September 2023 🥇 Individual Male Masters Ippon Shobu Kumite 🥋 Jacek Lipinski The 30th SKDUN World Karate Championships Chalkida, Greece 🇬🇷 | 29th September 2023 🥇 Team Male Masters Ippon Shobu Kumite 🥋Jacek Lipinski, Krzysztof Chałupka, Marcin Jasinski The 30th SKDUN World Karate Championships Chalkida, Greece 🇬🇷 | 1st October 2023 🥈 Individual Female Senior +21 years old +58kgs Ippon Shobu Kumite 🥋 Tamara Lipinska The 30th SKDUN World Karate Championships Chalkida, Greece 🇬🇷 | 1st October 2023 🥉Team Female Seniors Ippon Shobu Kumite 🥋 Tamara Lipinska, Calypso Simonian, Anastazja Dudzik Thank you to Tomasz Byjos for making our starts in this competition possible.
Sport Karate Coalition Kata Squad Training and Dan Seminar | 24th September 2023
Kata squad training and a Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski and Sensei Ewa Lipinska in Hammersmith, London. Squad Kata training prepares competitors for their starts in the upcoming sporting season. We discuss referee rules and the allocation and deduction of points within kata in karate competition. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Dan seminars are open to brown and black belts, aiding them in preparation for black belt exams.
Sport Karate Coalition Kumite Squad Training | 17th September 2023
Kumite Squad Training was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith on Sunday 17th September 2023. Kumite Squad Training has the aim of preparing students for their starts in competitions through polishing fundamental techniques, learning new effective techniques and combinations. As well as discussing how and where points are awarded/deducted.
Richmond Park Family Fun Exercise | 10th September 2023
A student, family and friend active session was held by Sport Karate Coalition in Richmond Park on Sunday 10th September 2023. We spent quality time with our students, families and friends whilst bonding through the art of exercise.
Sal, Cape Verde | Africa | August 2023
Thank you to Shihan André Mota for welcoming Sensei Jacek Lipinski and Sensei Ewa Lipinska into your dojo here in Sal, Cape Verde. Your students left their hearts in the dojo and put all their effort in the class. It was beautiful to be a part of something like this.
Images captured by Tamara Lipinska.
Sport Karate Coalition Summer Camp July 2023 | Jarosławiec, Poland
Our summer camps are packed with lots of fun; they focus on a combination of sports including karate, outdoor exploration, activity, arts and crafts, games and challenges. This selection of activities keep children inspired, smiling and engaged throughout the trip as well as creating long lasting core memories and new friends.
Thank you to 4yourhouse LTD for sponsoring the blue Sport Karate Coalition hats for our summer camp.
11th WUKF World Karate Championships, Dundee Scotland 2023
A huge congratulations to all our athletes that competed at the 11th WUKF World Karate Championships 12th-16th July 2023 in Dundee, Scotland 🏴 WUKF World Karate Championships 🏴 🥇 Individual Shobu Ippon Masters Kumite 🥋 Jacek Lipinski WUKF World Karate Championships 🏴 🥇 Individual Kumite Shobu Nihon Female All Belts 8 years and under 🥋 Mia H (Eagle Institute) WUKF World Karate Championships 🏴 🥉 Individual Masters Sanbon Kumite -60kgs 🥋 Urszula Gryncewicz WUKF World Karate Championships 🏴 🥉 Individual Masters Sanbon Kumite +60kgs 🥋 Anna Piotrowska WUKF World Karate Championships 🏴 🥉 Individual Shobu Sanbon 36-40 years Kumite +75kgs 🥋 Piotr Urban (Eagle Institute)
NOC Northern Open Championships | 9th July 2023
The NOC Northern Open Karate Championships, Sunday 9th July 2023.
A huge congratulations to our athlete Jakub for his achievements at this event.
🥇Team Kumite
🥈Individual Kumite
🥈Individual Kata
Thank you to Sensei Kamil Hejmanowski from Eagle Institute for making Jakub’s start in this competition possible.
Sport Karate Coalition Kumite Squad Training | 25th June 2023
Kumite Squad Training was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith on Sunday 25th June 2023. Kumite Squad Training has the aim of preparing students for their starts in competitions through polishing fundamental techniques, learning new effective techniques and combinations. As well as discussing how and where points are awarded/deducted.
Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | 11th June 2023
Invitational Karate Grand Prix hosted by Eagle Institute. Congratulations to all our Sport Karate Coalition athletes who participated in this event!! A huge thank you to Kamil Hejmanowski for organising this event. Another thank you to Sensei Jacek Lipinski and Sensei Ewa Lipinska for coaching and to Tamara Lipinska from The Socials Agency for capturing these images. Medal Summary: 🥇x6🥈x5 🥉x13 Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥇 Individual Kumite 🥋 Jakub W Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥇 Individual Kumite 🥋 Oliwia T Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥇 Individual Kata 🥋 Oliwia T Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥇 Jukeran 🥋 Sarah S Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥇 Individual Kumite 🥋 Jakub S Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥇 Individual Kata 🥋 Sarah S Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥈 Jukeran 🥋 Dominik S Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥈 Individual Kumite 🥋 Kacper S Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥈 Individual Kumite 🥋 Sarah S Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥈 Individual Kumite 🥋 Julia B Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥈 Individual Kumite 🥋 Dominik S Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥉 Jukeran 🥋 Maja W Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥉 Jukeran 🥋 Nikola W Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥉 Individual Kumite 🥋 Maja W Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥉 Jukeran 🥋 Oliwia T Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥉 Individual Kata 🥋 Jakub W Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥉 Individual Kumite 🥋 Adrian T Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥉 Jukeran 🥋 Blanka J Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥉 Individual Kata 🥋 Adrian T Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥉 Individual Kata 🥋 Kacper S Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥉 Individual Kumite 🥋 Blanka J Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥉 Individual Kata 🥋 Blanka J Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥉 Individual Kata 🥋 Jakub S Eagle Institute Karate Grand Prix | Sunday 11th June 2023 🥉 Individual Kumite 🥋 Liliana S 📸 by Tamara Lipinska from The Socials Agency
Sport Karate Coalition Internal Karate League 21st May 2023
An Internal Karate League was held by Sport Karate Coalition in Hammersmith, London. The aim of the Internal Karate League is to encourage karatekas to gain confidence in their abilities and continuously improve their form and skills by comparing their performances to their peers and their own previous performances in the internal leagues. This event is similar to a competition, it enables our students to reflect on their categories, understand what went well and what needs to be worked on; therefore our athletes feel more confident when attending high ranking competitions.
Kumite Seminar by Tomasz Byjos VII DAN | 18th May 2023
A huge thank you to Tomasz Byjos VII DAN from Klub Shotokan Karate Ronin in Poland for hosting a kumite session for our students on Thursday 18th May in our Hammersmith branch.
It was an honour to have you in our dojo and the knowledge you shared was priceless.
Sport Karate Coalition Dan Seminar and Kata Squad Training | 14th May 2023
Kata squad training and a Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith, London. Squad Kata training prepares competitors for their starts in the upcoming sporting season. We discuss referee rules and the allocation and deduction of points within kata in karate competition. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Dan seminars are open to brown and black belts, aiding them in preparation for black belt exams.
Sport Karate Coalition Kumite Squad Training | 30th April 2023
Kumite Squad Training was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith on Sunday 30th April 2023. Kumite Squad Training has the aim of preparing students for their starts in competitions through polishing fundamental techniques, learning new effective techniques and combinations. As well as discussing how and where points are awarded/deducted.
The Gambia, Africa | 14th April 2023
Thank you to Busumbala Karate club here in The Gambia, Africa for another incredible training session with Sensei Jacek Lipinski, Sensei Ewa Lipinska and Sensei Tamara Lipinska.
The day we spent together was unforgettable, it was filled a lot of surprises. We were surrounded by the beautiful scenery of The Gambia and the spirit of karate. Thank you once again for being so warm, welcoming and treating us like we are part of your family.
The Gambia, Africa | 12th April 2023
It was great to see all the smiles on the children’s faces during Sensei Jacek Lipinski’s, Sensei Ewa Lipinska's and Sensei Tamara Lipinska's visit to the local school in Bakau, The Gambia.
Thank you for being so welcoming during our visit and accepting our donations.
The Gambia, Africa | 8th April 2023
A huge thank you to Busumbala Karate club in The Gambia, Africa for allowing us Sensei Jacek Lipinski, Sensei Ewa Lipinska and Sensei Tamara Lipinska to be part of your dojo.
It was a honour for us and for Sensei Jacek to host a training session for your students. We believe the spirit of karate includes sharing knowledge. Thank you for allowing us to share our knowledge with you.
SKDUN European Karate Championships | 31/03/23-02/04/23
The SHOTOKAN KARATE DO OF UNITED NATIONS (SKDUN) European Karate Championships and European Cup took place in Italy 🇮🇹, from 31/03/23-02/04/23. We would like to say a huge thank you to Tomasz Byjos for making our start in this competition possible. A huge congratulations to our athletes for their participation in the SKDUN European Karate Championships and Karate Cup. A whole lot of experience gained and new valuable lessons learnt. Medal Summary: 🥇x1 | 🥈x1 | 🥉x3 SKDUN European Karate Championships 2023, Italy 🇮🇹 🥇 Individual Shobu Ippon Kumite 🥋 Jacek Lipinski SKDUN European Karate Championships 2023, Italy 🇮🇹 🥈 Team Shobu Ippon Kumite 🥋 Jacek Lipinski SKDUN European Karate Championships 2023, Italy 🇮🇹 🥉 Individual Shobu Sanbon Kumite 🥋 Jakub W SKDUN European Karate Championships 2023, Italy 🇮🇹 🥉 Individual Shobu Ippon Kumite 🥋 Kacper S SKDUN European Karate Championships 2023, Italy 🇮🇹 🥉Individual Shobu Sanbon Kumite 🥋 Kacper S 📸 by Tamara Lipinska from The Socials Agency
Sport Karate Coalition Kata Squad Training and Dan Seminar | 19th March 2023
Kata squad training and a Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski and Sensei Ewa Lipinska in Hammersmith, London. Squad Kata training prepares competitors for their starts in the upcoming sporting season. We discuss referee rules and the allocation and deduction of points within kata in karate competition. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Dan seminars are open to brown and black belts, aiding them in preparation for black belt exams.
FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023
The 8th Edition FSKA CUP took place on Sunday 12th March 2023 in Richmond, London. Sport Karate Coalition was represented by 16 athletes. Thank you to FSKA UK & Pee-Wee Karate Limited and Debi Steven for hosting this event. Medal summary 🥇x7 🥈x7 🥉x12 FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023 🥇Individual Kata 🥇 Individual Kumite 🥇 Fokugo 🥋Aron M FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023 🥇 Pair Kata 🥈 Individual Kata 🥈 Individual Kumite 🥋 Liliana S FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023 🥇 Pair Kata 🥉 Individual Kata 🥉 Individual Kumite 🥋 Hugo D FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023 🥇 Individual Kata 🥉 Individual Kumite 🥋 Alex M FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023 🥇 Individual Kumite 🥋 Andrzej W FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023 🥇 Individual Kumite 🥋 Anna P FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023 🥈 Individual Kata 🥈 Individual Kumite 🥋 Theo N FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023 🥈 Individual Kumite 🥉 Individual Kata 🥋 Alicja Z FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023 🥈 Individual Kata 🥉 Individual Kumite 🥋 Maja W FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023 🥈 Individual Kumite 🥉 Individual Kata 🥋 Jakub W FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023 🥉 Individual Kata 🥉 Individual Kumite 🥋 Ksawery K FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023 🥉 Individual Kumite 🥋 Leon J FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023 🥉 Individual Kumite 🥋 Nikola W FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023 🥉 Individual Kumite 🥋 Julia L FSKA CUP | Sunday 12th March 2023 🥉 Individual Kumite 🥋 Zbigniew J
Sport Karate Coalition Kumite Squad Training | 5th March 2023
Kumite Squad Training was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith on Sunday 5th March 2023. Kumite Squad Training has the aim of preparing students for their starts in competitions through polishing fundamental techniques, learning new effective techniques and combinations. As well as discussing how and where points are awarded/deducted.
Sport Karate Coalition Winter Day Camp | 13th February - 16th February 2023
Winter Day Camp was a conducted during the February Half term. It included fun & games, Kata tournaments, Olympic Games, Kumite tournaments, samurai competitions, obstacle course tournaments, karate training sessions, arts & crafts and many more.
Cancer Research London Winter 10km Run | 5th February 2023
The Cancer Research UK London Winter Run is a 10k challenge through the heart of the capital, passing world famous landmarks, and instantly recognisable environments. The event is delivered in partnership with Cancer Research UK, and has already seen over 100,000 people take part and over 4 million raised for life-saving cancer research.
Sport Karate Coalition Dan Seminar and Kata Squad Training | 29th January 2023
Kata squad training and a Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith, London. Squad Kata training prepares competitors for their starts in the upcoming sporting season. We discuss referee rules and the allocation and deduction of points within kata in karate competition. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Dan seminars are open to brown and black belts, aiding them in preparation for black belt exams.
Sport Karate Coalition Kumite Squad Training | 15th January 2023
Kumite Squad Training was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith on Sunday 15th January. Kumite Squad Training has the aim of preparing students for their starts in competitions through polishing fundamental techniques, learning new effective techniques and combinations. As well as discussing how and where points are awarded/deducted. We further covered exercises on the TRX.
13th WUKF European Champions Cup | 9-11th December 2022
The WUKF EUROPEAN KARATE CHAMPIONS CUP 🏆 took place from 09-11 December 2022 in Cluj Napoca, Romunia. CLUJ NAPOCA WUKF EUROPEAN KARATE CHAMPIONS CUP 🏆 Medal summary: 7 medal positions | 🥇x 2🥈x 2 🥉x3 GOLD: 🥇MALE - Kumite (SHOBU SANBON VETERANS) 36-45 Individual: ALL GRADES, OPEN WEIGHT - Krzysztof Chalupka. 🥇CADETS: MALE - Kumite (SHOBU IPPON) Individual: ALL GRADES (14 to 15 years) - Jakub Woronicz SILVER: 🥈SENIORS MALE - Kumite (SHOBU IPPON) over 70 kg - Jacek Lipinski 🥈 VETERANS MALE - Individual Kata: ALL GRADES (45 to 55 years) ALL STYLES - Jacek Lipinski BRONZE: 🥉 VETERAN MALE - Individual Kata: ALL GRADES (36 to 45 years) Krzysztof Chalupka 🥉🥉VETERAN MALE - Kumite (SHOBU IPPON) + 36 ALL GRADES, OPEN WEIGHT - Adam Zietalewicz, Jacek Lipinski.
Sport Karate Coalition Kata Squad Training and Dan Seminar | 27th November 2022
Kata squad training and a Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith, London. Squad Kata training prepares competitors for their starts in the upcoming sporting season. We discuss referee rules and the allocation and deduction of points within kata in karate competition. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Dan seminars are open to brown and black belts, aiding them in preparation for black belt exams.
FSKA CUP | Sunday 20th November 2022
The 2022 FSKA Cup took place on Sunday 20th November in Richmond, London. The Sport Karate Coalition Squad was represented by 12 athletes. Medal Summary: 🥇x6 🥈x3 🥉x6 FSKA CUP | Sunday 20th November 2022 🥇 Individual Kumite Boys 🥇 Individual Fukugo Boys 🥉 Individual Kata Boys 🥋 Oliver B (Sport Karate Coalition) FSKA CUP | Sunday 20th November 2022 🥈 Individual Fukugo Boys 🥉 Individual Kata Boys 🥉 Individual Kumite Boys 🥋Aron M (Seven sisters shotokan karate club) FSKA CUP | Sunday 20th November 2022 🥇 Individual Kata Boys 🥈 Individual Kumite Boys 🥋 Kacper S (Sport Karate Coalition) FSKA CUP | Sunday 20th November 2022 🥇 Individual Kata Mix 🥈 Individual Kumite Girls 🥋Julia B (Sport Karate Coalition) FSKA CUP | Sunday 20th November 2022 🥇 Individual Kumite Boys 🥉 Individual Kata Mix 🥋Alex M (Seven Sisters Shotokan Karate Club) FSKA CUP | Sunday 20th November 2022 🥇 Individual Kumite Girls 🥋 Iza H (Seven Sisters Shotokan Karate Club) FSKA CUP | Sunday 20th November 2022 🥉 Individual Kumite Boys 🥋 Jakub P (Sport Karate Coalition) FSKA CUP | Sunday 20th November 2022 🥉 Individual Kumite Girls 🥋 Maja W (Sport Karate Coalition)
Sport Karate Coalition Kumite Squad Training | 13th November 2022
Kumite Squad Training was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith on Sunday 13th November. Kumite Squad Training has the aim of preparing students for their starts in competitions through polishing and learning new and effective techniques as well as discussing how and where points are awarded.
XXII FSKA World Karate Championships 28-30.10.22 | Treviglio, Italy
The XXII FSKA World Karate Championships 28-30.10.22 took place in Treviglio, Italy, inside the Palafacchetti Sports Hall. Over 650 athletes competed from countries such as USA, India, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Poland, Portugal, Italy and various others. Sensei Jacek Lipinski and Sensei Tamara Lipinska represented SKC as athletes, Sensei Ewa Lipinska represented SKC as a coach.
Medals:
🥇 Jacek Lipinski - Male Veteran Fukugo
🥇 Jacek Lipinski - Male Individual Kumite Shobu Ippon Veteran
🥉Tamara Lipinska - Female Individual Kumite Shobu Ippon 18-21 years old +60kgs
Sport Karate Coalition Internal Karate League 9th October 2022
An Internal Karate League was held by Sport Karate Coalition in Balham, London. The aim of the Internal Karate League is to encourage karatekas to continuously improve their form, skills and abilities by comparing their performances to their peers and their own previous performances in the internal leagues. This event is similar to a competition, it enables our students to reflect on their categories, understand what went well and what needs to be worked on; therefore our athletes feel more confident when attending high ranking competitions.
BASK International Karate Tournament | 9th October 2022
The BASK International Karate Tournament took place at Brunel University, Uxbridge, England on 09/10/2022. Sport Karate Coalition was represented by Jakub. Thank you to Eagle Institute and Kamil Hejmanowski for making Jakub's start in this competition possible.
Jakub's medals:
Silver - Individual shobu ippon kumite 15-17 years old
Silver - Team kumite rotation 15-17 years old (Jakub from Sport Karate Coalition, Max from Eagle Institute, Mikołaj from Eagle Institute)
Bronze - Team kumite shobu sanbon 15-17 years old (Jakub from Sport Karate Coalition, Max from Eagle Institute, Mikołaj from Eagle Institute)
The 29th SKDUN World Shotokan Karate Championships 30.09-02.10 2022 | Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
The 29th SKDUN World Shotokan Karate Championships took place from the 30th September till 2nd October 2022 in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic with over 1,200 competitors from various countries such as Japan, India and the USA. Thank you to Tomasz Byjos (KK RONIN) for making Sensei Jacek Lipinski's start in this competition possible.
Sensei Jacek Lipinski represented Sport Karate Coalition and achieved a bronze medal in Individual Master Kumite Shobu Ippon, and a silver medal in Team Kumite Masters (Jacek Lipinski - SKC, Krzysztof Chalupka - IKA, Marcin Jasinski - KK RONIN, Roman Szymczak - KK RONIN).
Sport Karate Coalition Kata Squad Training and Dan Seminar | 25th September 2022
Kata squad training and a Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski and Sensei Ewa Lipinska in Hammersmith, London. Squad Kata training prepares competitors for their starts in the upcoming sporting season. We discuss referee rules and the allocation and deduction of points within kata in karate competition. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Dan seminars are open to brown and black belts, aiding them in preparation for black belt exams.
The 1st WKA World Karate Championships 15-18th September 2022 | Szczecin, Poland
WKA World Karate Championships | 15-18th September 2022 | Medal summary: 18 medal positions | 🥇x10 🥈x5 🥉x3 The 1st WKA World Karate Championships 2022 took place from 15-18th September 2022 in Szczecin, Poland; with over 500 competitors from 26 countries. Sport Karate Coalition was represented by 6 competitors. We brought home 18 medal positions, 10 x 🥇, 5 x 🥈, 3 x 🥉. We would like to give a massive thank you to Krzystof Chalupka for making our start in this competition possible. A huge congratulations and thank you to Chris Galea and Pawel Bombolewski for the organisation of this event, the 1st WKA World Karate Championships. Our medals: GOLD: 🥇MALE - Kumite (SHOBU IPPON) Individual: ALL GRADES (41 years and over) OPEN WEIGHT - Jacek Lipinski 🥇SENIORS: FEMALE - Kumite (SHOBU IPPON) Individual: ALL GRADES (21 to 35 years) under 70kg - Tamara Lipinska 🥇JUNIORS: FEMALE - Kumite (SHOBU IPPON) Individual: ALL GRADES (18 to 20 years) OPEN WEIGHT - Calypso Simonian 🥇CADETS: MALE - Kumite (SHOBU SANBON) Individual: ALL GRADES (14 to 15 years) over 75kg - Jakub Woronicz 🥇CADETS: MALE - Kumite (SHOBU IPPON) Individual: ALL GRADES (14 to 15 years) OPEN WEIGHT - Jakub Woronicz 🥇FEMALE - Team Kumite (SHOBU IPPON): ALL GRADES (16 yrs plus) - Tamara Lipinska, Calypso Simonian, Kaja Polomska 🥇SENIORS TEAMS MALE - up 21years plus ALL STYLES - Jacek Lipinski, Krzystof Chaupka, Jacek Boguski 🥇CADETS: MALE - Team Kumite (SHOBU SANBON): ALL GRADES (14 to 15 years) - Jakub Woronicz, Max Kiciewicz, Jan Fatek 🥇CADETS: MALE - Kumite Team Rotation (SHOBU SANBON): ALL GRADES (14 to 15 years) - Jakub Woronicz, Max Kiciewicz, Jan Fatek 🥇CADETS: MALE - Team Kumite (SHOBU IPPON): ALL GRADES (14 to 15 years) - Jakub Woronicz, Max Kiciewicz, Jan Fatek SILVER: 🥈MALE - Individual Kata: ALL GRADES (51 to 60 years) ALL STYLES - Jacek Lipinski 🥈SENIORS: FEMALE - Kumite (SHOBU IPPON) Individual: ALL GRADES (21 to 35 years) under 70kg - Kaja Polomska 🥈JUNIORS: FEMALE - Kumite (SHOBU SANBON) Individual: ALL GRADES (18 to 20 years) under 65kg - Calypso Simonian 🥈SENIORS FEMALE - Team Kumite (SHOBU SANBON): ALL GRADES (21 yrs plus ) - Tamara Lipinska, Calypso Simonian, Kaja Polomska 🥈MALE - Team Kumite (SHOBU IPPON): ALL GRADES (36 years & over) - Jacek Lipinski, Adam Zietalewicz, Krzystof Chaupka BRONZE: 🥉CADETS: MALE - Individual Kata: ALL GRADES (14 to 15 years) SHOTOKAN - Jakub Woronicz 🥉SENIORS: FEMALE - Kumite Team Rotation (SHOBU SANBON): ALL GRADES (21 to 35 years) - Tamara Lipinska, Calypso Simonian, Kaja Polomska 🥉MALE - Team Kumite (SHOBU SANBON): ALL GRADES (36 years & over) - Jacek Lipinski, Adam Zietalewicz, Krzystof Chaupka
Sport Karate Coalition Richmond Park: student, family and friend fun
A student, family and friend active session was held by Sport Karate Coalition in Richmond Park on Sunday 11th September 2022. We spent quality time with our students, families and friends whilst bonding through the art of exercise.
The 1st Kenneth Funakoshi FSKA World Karate Championships 7-10th July 2022 | Crawley, England
The 1st Kenneth Funakoshi FSKA World Karate Championships took place in Crawley, in the K2 Sports Centre from the 7-10th July 2022. Over 530 competitors participated in this event. We would like to give a special thank you to Kyoshi Debi Steven for the amazing organisation of this event and Chief Referee José Chagas for the good work with the whole referee team. Sport Karate Coalition was represented by 42 competitors, 2 referees, Sensei Ewa Lipinska and Sensei Wieslaw Krasowski, and 4 coaches, Jacek Lipinski, Adam Zietalewicz, Piotr Sznicer and Tomasz Bylinski. Medal summary: 36 overall medal positions, 5 x Gold, 10 x Silver, 21 x Bronze. Gold medals: 1.Team Kumite Mix +18 years old - Tamara Lipinska, Wieslaw Krakowski and Jacek Lipinski 2.Individual Kumite Male +40 years old - Jacek Lipinski 3.Team Kumite Boys 9-10 years old - Leon Jaf, Oliver Bylinski and Kacper Szczecina. 4.Team Kumite Girls 7-10 years old - Sara Spodnik, Julia Bylinska and Liliana Szczecina. 5.Individual Kumite Boys 9-10 years old - Leon Jaf Silver medals: 1.Team Kumite Male +18 years old - Jacek Lipinski, Wieslaw Krasowski, Piotr Sznicer, Adam Zietalewicz and Kamil Hejmanowski 2.Team Kumite Women +18 years old - Tamara Lipinska, Kaja Polomska and Agnieszka Wyrostek 3.Team Kumite Men +30 years old - Jacek Lipinski, Wieslaw Krasowski and Adam Zietalewicz 4. Individual Kumite Women KYU 18-29 years old - Kaja Polomska 5. Individual Kumite Women 15-17 years old KYU – Calypso Simonian 6. Team Kumite Boys 15-16 years old - Mikolaj, Jakub Woronicz and Max. Sport Karate Coalition and Eagle Institute joined forces to create this team. 7. Individual Kumite Boys 13-14 years old - David Sznicer 8. Team Kumite Boys 9-10 years old - Jakub Poplawski, Victor Sznicer and Adrian Tuszynski. 9. Individual Kumite Boys 9-10 years old - Jakub Poplawski 10. Individual Kata Boys 9-10 years old - Oliver B Bronze medals: 1. Team Kumite Mix +18 years old - Urszula Gryncewicz, Michel Niski and Piotr Sznicer 2. Team Kumite Women +18 years old - Joanna Krasowska, Urszula Gryncewicz and Calypso Simonian 3. Individual Kumite Women KYU +18 years old - Urszula Gryncewicz 4. Individual Kumite Women Dan 18-29 years old - Tamara Lipinska 5. Individual Kumite Men 30-40 years old - Adam Zietalewicz 6. Individual Kumite Men 30-40 years old - Wieslaw Krasowski 7. Individual Kata Girls 15-17 years old KYU - Calypso Simonian 8. Team Kumite Mix 13-14years old – Victoria Sybicka, Krzysztof Koba and Frank Giezek. 9. Team Kumite Boys 13-14 years old – Frank Giezek, Dominik Krasowski and David Sznicer 10. Team Kumite Mix 11-12 years old – Nikola Wachal, Atila Emin and Dominic Spodnik 11. Team Kumite Girls 11-12 years old – Alicja Zywiecka, Nikola and Maja Wachal. 12. Individual Kumite Boys 11-12 years old – Dominic Spodnik 13. Individual FUKU-GO Girls 11-12 years old - Alicja Zywiecka 14. Individual Kumite Boys 9-10 years old - Julian Dyrga 15. Individual Kumite Boys 9-10 years old - Oliver Bylinski 16. Individual Kata Boys 9-10 years old - Adrian Tuszynski 17. Individual Kumite Girls 7-8 years old - Sarah Spodnik 18. Individual Kata Girls 7-8 years old - Liliana Szczecina 19. Individual Kata Girls 7-8 years old - Sarah Spodnik 20. Individual Kumite Girls 6 years and under - Julia Bylinska 21. Individual Kata Girls 6 years and under - Julia Bylinska We would like to give a special thank you to our sponsors for this event, 4 YOUR HOUSE, www.4yourhouse.london for the purchase of specialised karate sports bag for the senior team.
Sport Karate Coalition Internal Karate League 26th June 2022
An Internal Karate League was held by Sport Karate Coalition in Balham, London. The aim of the Internal Karate League is to encourage karatekas to continuously improve their form, skills and abilities by comparing their performances to their peers and their own previous performances in the internal leagues. This event is similar to a competition, it enables our students to reflect on their categories, understand what went well and what needs to be worked on; therefore our athletes feel more confident when attending high ranking competitions.
Sport Karate Coalition Dan Seminar 12th June 2022
A Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith, London. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Dan seminars are open to brown and black belts, aiding them in preparation for black belt exams.
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 2022
Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022 by incorportating more fun, games and props into our training sessions.
Sport Karate Coalition Internal Karate League 15th May 2022
An Internal Karate League was held by Sport Karate Coalition in Balham, London. The aim of the Internal Karate League is to encourage karatekas to continuously improve their form, skills and abilities by comparing their performances to their peers and their own previous performances in the internal leagues. This event is similar to a competition, it enables our students to reflect on their categories, understand what went well and what needs to be worked on; therefore our athletes feel more confident when attending high ranking competitions.
Sport Karate Coalition Dan Seminar 8th May 2022
A Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith, London. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Dan seminars are open to brown and black belts, aiding them in preparation for black belt exams.
Malta Open International Karate Championship 11-12th March 2022
The Malta Open International Karate Championship took place from the 11-12th March 2022 in MFCC, Ta’Qali, Malta. SKC was represented by 5 competitors: Jacek Lipinski, Tamara Lipinska, Urszula Gryncewicz, Oliver Bylinski and Julia Bylinska. The Malta Open International Karate Championship 2022 was conducted at a very high level of organisation and sportsmanship. Sport Karate Coalition would like to thank Krzysztof Chalupka for the possibility of participating in these championships. SKC was represented by 5 competitors: Jacek Lipinski, Tamara Lipinska, Urszula Gryncewicz, Oliver Bylinski and Julia Bylinska. Gold medals: Jacek Lipinski – Kumite Julia Bylinska – Kumite Silver Medals: Tamara Lipinska - Kumite Oliver Bylinski – Kata Julia Bylinska – Kata Bronze medals: Jacek Lipinski – Kata Urszula Gryncewicz - Kumite
BASK International Karate Tournament 6th March 2022
The BASK International Karate Tournament took place at Brunel University, Uxbridge, England on 06/03/2022. This tournament was a successful event for the SKC athletes that competed; many went home with a medal.
Cancer Research London Winter Run 10km 13th February 2022
The Cancer Research UK London Winter Run is a 10k challenge through the heart of the capital, passing world famous landmarks, and instantly recognisable environments. The event is delivered in partnership with Cancer Research UK, and has already seen over 100,000 people take part and over 4 million raised for life-saving cancer research.
Sport Karate Coalition Samurai Competition 6th February 2022
A Samurai Competition was held by Sport Karate Coalition in Hammersmith, London. The Samurai Competition is open to all our students, it focuses on the expansion of skills necessary to karate through a non traditional format, which is based around fun and games. The Samurai Competition helps our students build confidence in their abilities, integrate within a group and enhance their motor skills through the activities and games organised.
Sport Karate Coalition Dan Seminar 30th January 2022
A Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith, London. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Dan seminars are open to brown and black belts, aiding them in preparation for black belt exams.
Sport Karate Coalition Samurai Competition 23rd January 2022
A Samurai Competition was held by Sport Karate Coalition in Balham, London. The Samurai Competition is open to all our students, it focuses on the expansion of skills necessary to karate through a non traditional format, which is based around fun and games. The Samurai Competition helps our students build confidence in their abilities, integrate within a group and enhance their motor skills through the activities and games organised.
Sport Karate Coalition Dan Seminar 12th December 2021
A Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Hammersmith, London. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Dan seminars are open to brown and black belts, aiding them in preparation for black belt exams.
Sport Karate Coalition Internal Karate League 21st November 2021
An Internal Karate League was held by Sport Karate Coalition in Balham, London. The aim of the Internal Karate League is to encourage karatekas to continuously improve their form, skills and abilities by comparing their performances to their peers and their own previous performances in the internal leagues. This event is similar to a competition, it enables our students to reflect on their categories, understand what went well and what needs to be worked on; therefore our athletes feel more confident when attending high ranking competitions.
The 28th SKDUN World Championship and the 13th SKDUN World Cup 10-14th November 2021 | Zrenjamin, Serbia
The 28th SKDUN (Shotokan Karate-Do of United Nations) World Championship and the 13th SKDUN World Cup took place from the 10-14th November 2021 in Zrenjamin, Serbia . Serbia attracted over 840 competitors from more than 25 countries. We would like to congratulate the Shotokan Karate-Do of United Nations President Aurel Patru for a well-organized World Karate Championship. Poland was represented by eleven competitors, of which 5 competed in the World Championships and 6 in the World Cup. The Polish team was under the care of four coaches (Ewa Lipińska, Katarzyna Janikowska, Marcin Jasiński and Michał Dudzik). Only competitors with black and brown belts were eligible to compete in the World Championship, while the World Cup was only accesible for competitors up to 4th Kyu. The competitors of the Polish National Team taking part in the World Championships overall took 10th place, winning 5 medals (1 x gold, 3 x silver, 1 x brown). Gold medal-Jacek Lipiński individual kumite open master. Silver medal-Krzysztof Chałupka - individual kumite masters + 80 kg. Silver medal-Katarzyna Janikowska - individual kata seniors. Silver medal Jacek Lipinski, Krzysztof Chałupka, Marcin Jasiński - team kumite masters. Bronze medal Katarzyna Janikowska individual kumite for seniors up to 58 kg. 4-8th place Kaja Polomska in individual kumite for seniors up to 58 kg. 4th - 8th place Marcin Jasiński in individual kumite masters + 80 kg. The competitors of the Polish National Team taking part in the World Cup took an overall high 6th place, winning 7 medals (2 x gold, 2 x silver, 3 x bronze). Oskar Łydka - 1m in kata, 1m in kumite, Anastazja Dudzik - 3m kumite, 5-8m kata, Emilia Drożdż - 5-8m kumite, Kamil Jasiński - 2m kata, 3m kumite, Oliwia Dudzik - 4m kata, 5-8m kumite, Friemann Patrycja - 2m individual kata, 3m kumite.
The 9th WUKF World Karate Championship 23-26th September 2021 | Cluj-Napoca, Romania
The 9th WUKF World Karate Championship took place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania from the 23-26th September 2021. Over 1,300 competitors from over 70 federations took part in the competition. Sensei Jacek Lipinski was the only athlete to represent Sport Karate Coalition. Sensei Jacek Lipinski won a silver medal in Individual Kumite Shobu Ippon Male Veterans 41 years and over.
Sport Karate Coalition Dan Seminar 19th October 2021
A Dan seminar was held by Sensei Jacek Lipinski in Balham, London. The purpose of a Dan seminar is to allow students to develop their passion for shotokan karate. Our Dan seminars are open to brown and black belts, aiding them in preparation for black belt exams.
The 2nd WUKF World Cup 10-13th September 2020 | Szczecin, Poland
The 2nd WUKF WORLD CUP took place in Szczecin, Poland from the 10-13.09.2020. Over half a thousand participants from around 20 countries came to Szczecin for the WUKF Karate World Cup. The event, organized by the Bushikan Karate Club in Szczecin, took place in the Netto Arena SPORTS HALL. The event was to be of an even higher rank as Szczecin had been chosen to host this year's WUKF World Championships. The arrival of 2.5 thousand competitors was expected with karatekas from around 40 countries. But as another wave of coronavirus infections hit the world caused the significant drop in the expected attendance of competitors, the World Union of Karate-Do Federation (WUKF) decided to change the name to the World Cup due to the limitations of the coronavirus pandemic. Sensei Jacek Lipinski was the only athlete to represent Sport Karate Coalition. Sensei Jacek Lipinski won three medals in traditional karate. One gold medal in the kata +35 years category, one silver medal in the veterans kumite category, and one bronze medal in the seniors kumite category.
The 11th WUKF European Karate Championships 24-27th October 2019 | Odense, Denmark
The 11th WUKF European Karate Championships took place on the 24-27th October 2019 in Odense, Denmark. There were 1800 competitors from 24 countries. The SKC Team was made up of 15 competitors. We had won 6 medals: 3 silver and 3 bronze. Ewa lipinska won a silver medal in individual female kumite 35-39 years old. Urszula Gryncewicz won a bronze medal in individual female kumite +40 years old. Alexander Wojciechowski won a silver medal in in individual male kumite 7 years old and a bronze medal in individual male kata 7 years old. Maja Urban won a bronze medal in individual female kata 7 years old. Stanislaw Krzyzynski won a silver medal in individual male kata 9 years old.
Sport Karate Coalition Summer Camp July 2019 | Darlowo, Poland
Our summer camps are packed with lots of fun; they focus on a combination of sports including karate, outdoor exploration, activity, arts and crafts, games and challenges. This selection of activities keep children inspired, smiling and engaged throughout the trip as well as creating long lasting core memories and new friends.
Thank you to B&K Environmental Services Ltd for sponsoring the shirts and hats for the trip.
The 8th WUKF World Karate Championships 20.06.2019-23.06.2019 | Bratislava, Slovakia
The 8th WUKF World Karate Championships took place in Bratislava, Slovakia in the Ice Stadium - Nepela Arena from the 20-23th June 2019. Overall the SKC team was made up of 26 competitors and 5 coaches. We won 10 medals in total, 2 gold, 2 silver and 6 bronze. Over 2,300 competitors took part in The 8th WUKF World Karate Championship from 83 federations in the Ice Stadium – Nepela Arena, Slovakia. Gold medals: 1.Jacek Lipinski – Male Individual Ippon Kumite 35-39 years old 2.Alexander Wojciechowski - Male Individual Kids Kumite Silver Medals: 1.Ewa Lipinska, Malgorzata Wozniak, Tamara Lipinska, Agnieszka Wyrostek – Female Senior Team Kumite 2.Alexander Wojciechowski - Male Individual Kids Kata Bronze Medals: 1.Alexandra Kister, Agnieszka Wyrostek,Joanna Krasowska, Tamara Lipinska – Female Senior Shobu Ippon Team Kumite 2.Urszula Gryncewicz, Ewa Lipinska, Joanna Krasowska, Malgorzata Wozniak – Female Ippon Shobu Rotation Team Kumite + 35 years old 3.Wieslaw Krasowski – Male Individual Senior Kumite 4.Adam Zietalewicz – Male Individual Kumite 35-39 years old 5.Piotr Sznicer – Male Individual Kumite +40 years old 6.Malgorzata Wozniak – Female Individual Kumite +40 years old
Sport Karate Coalition Winter Camp February 2019 | Pinzolo, Italy
Our winter camps are focused on exploring the slopes with family and our karate community in order to create closer relationships and new core memories with your loved ones. We invite all to join, from beginners to advanced, as there are various ski and snowboarding schools, which offer lessons to either learn a new skill or improve your current one.
Cancer Research London Winter Run 10km 3rd February 2019
The Cancer Research UK London Winter Run is a 10k challenge through the heart of the capital, passing world famous landmarks, and instantly recognisable environments. The event is delivered in partnership with Cancer Research UK, and has already seen over 100,000 people take part and over 4 million raised for life-saving cancer research.
The 10th WUKF European Championship 25th-28th October 2018 | Ta Qali, Malta
The 10th WUKF European Championship took place in Ta Qali, Malta from the 25th-28th October 2018. Overall, there were 1200 competitors from 20 countries. During the 4 day WUKF European Karate Championships our 12 competitors won 10 medals; 4 silver and 6 bronze. Silver Medals: 1. Jacek Lipinski – Male Individual Kumite 2. Ewa Lipinska – Female Individual Kumite 3. Oliver Bylinski – Boys Individual Kata 4. Jacek Lipinski, Wieslaw Krasowski, Piotr Sznicer – Male Team Kumite Bronze Medals: 1. Tamara Lipinska – Female Individual Junior Kumite 2. Oliver Bylinski – Boys Individual Kumite 3. Julian Dyrga – Boys Individual Kata 4. Malgorzata Wozniak – Female Individual Kumite 5. Piotr Sznicer – Male Individual Kumite 6. Wieslaw Krasowski – Male Indivdiual Kumite
Sport Karate Coalition Summer Camp July 2018 | Duszniki-Zdroj, Poland
Our summer camps are packed with lots of fun; they focus on a combination of sports including karate, outdoor exploration, activity, arts and crafts, games and challenges. This selection of activities keep children inspired, smiling and engaged throughout the trip as well as creating long lasting core memories and new friends.
Thank you to Interigroup LTD for sponsoring the shirts and props for the trip.
Tough Mudder 15km London North 7th July 2018
Tough Mudder is an endurance event series. It is built on the foundation of teamwork, teammates or strangers, in order to overcome obstacles together. It challenges several components of one’s fitness: stamina, endurance, speed, strength, agility, balance, coordination and communication.
The 7th WUKF World Karate Championships 14-17th June 2018 | Dundee, Scotland
The 7th WUKF World Karate Championships took place in the Dundee Ice Arena, Scotland from the 14-17.06.2018. The competition took place over 4 days, on 10 tatami’s. There were 2300 competitors from 40 countries. SKC was represented by 17 competitors. Our SKC team earned 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal. Ewa Lipinska won a gold medal in individual kumite. Jacek Lipinski, won a gold medal in individual kumite. The silver medal was won by Ewa Lipinska, Joanna Krasowska and Malgorzata Wozniak in team kumite. Malgorzata Wozniak earned a bronze medal in individual kumite.
Sport Karate Coalition Winter Camp February 2018 | Pinzolo, Italy
Our winter camps are focused on exploring the slopes with family and our karate community in order to create closer relationships and new core memories with your loved ones. We invite all to join, from beginners to advanced, as there are various ski and snowboarding schools, which offer lessons to either learn a new skill or improve your current one.
Cancer Research London Winter Run 10km 4th February 2018
The Cancer Research UK London Winter Run is a 10k challenge through the heart of the capital, passing world famous landmarks, and instantly recognisable environments. The event is delivered in partnership with Cancer Research UK, and has already seen over 100,000 people take part and over 4 million raised for life-saving cancer research.
Sport Karate Coalition Summer Camp July 2017 | Rzeczka, Poland
Our summer camps are packed with lots of fun; they focus on a combination of sports including karate, outdoor exploration, activity, arts and crafts, games and challenges. This selection of activities keep children inspired, smiling and engaged throughout the trip as well as creating long lasting core memories and new friends.
The 18th FSKA World Karate Championships 2016 | Mumbai, India
The 18th FSKA World Karate Championships took place in Mumbai, India in 2016. During the 3 days event 16 athletes represented SKC. We won 16 gold medals, 5 silver medals and 6 bronze medals. JACEK LIPINSKI: gold medal kumite individual, gold medal kumite team. EWA LIPINSKA: gold medal kumite individual, gold medal kumite team. EWELINA MCMANUS: gold medal kumite individual, gold medal kumite team, silver medal kata individual. KAMIL HEJMANOWSKI: 2 gold medals; kumite individual HANNAH MCMANUS: gold medal kumite individual, gold medal kata individual. SHANNON MCMANUS: gold medal kumite individual, gold medal kata individual. KAMIL DRECZKOWSKI: gold medal kumite individual, bronze medal kumite individual, bronze medal kumite team. IWONA NOWAK: gold medal kumite team, silver medal kumite individual, bronze medal kata individual, ALEXANDRA KISTER: gold medal kumite team, silver medal kumite individual, bronze medal kata individual, NATALIA NOWAK: gold medal kumite team, silver medal kumite individual. CONNOR MCMANUS: gold medal kumite individual, silver medal kata individual, TAMARA LIPINSKA: gold medal kumite team, bronze medal kumite individual. ZUZANNA WOJTASZEWSKA: gold medal kumite individual. DAVID SZNICER: gold medal kata individual. LUKASZ PIEJKO: bronze medal kumite team. PIOTR SZNICER: bronze medal kumite team.
Sport Karate Coalition Summer Camp July 2016 | Rzeczka, Poland
Our summer camps are packed with lots of fun; they focus on a combination of sports including karate, outdoor exploration, activity, arts and crafts, games and challenges. This selection of activities keep children inspired, smiling and engaged throughout the trip as well as creating long lasting core memories and new friends.
