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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL STUDENTS WHO PASSED THEIR GRADING ON SUNDAY 19TH APRIL 2026
19/04/2026 - Spring Grading 2026
19/04/2026 - Spring Grading 2026
On Sunday 19th April 2026, Arena Karate held its Spring Grading, with students demonstrating their progress, effort, and dedication throughout their examinations.
A huge well done goes to all students who graded — it was an excellent session showcasing strong technical development, attitude, and determination across the club. This grading saw students achieving milestones from white belts earning their first coloured belts, through to purple belts successfully grading up to brown belt.
Special thanks go to our grading examiners Billy Brennan (9th Dan), Stefanie Barnes (5th Dan), Nina Hall (4th Dan), Mark Stringer (4th Dan), and Andy Cornish (3rd Dan) for their time, support, and continued guidance in assessing and supporting students through their gradings.
Their continued input helps ensure high standards are maintained across all Arena Karate clubs.
Well done again to everyone who took part — a strong and positive grading all round.
22/03/2026 - Spring Showdown Success at Urban Combat
22/03/2026 - Spring Showdown Success at Urban Combat
On Sunday 22nd March 2026, Arena Karate students returned to Urban Combat to compete in the Spring Showdown.
Once again, the team delivered a strong turnout, with students competing across multiple divisions and continuing to build on their recent competition successes.
The results on the day were as follows:
Aiden – Kumite – Bronze,
Ben – Kumite – Gold, Kata – Bronze,
Elijah – Kickmaster – Silver, Kumite – Bronze, Kata – Bronze,
Isla – Kickmaster – Silver
Lacie-Mae – Kickmaster – Gold, Kumite – Silver, Kata – Bronze,
LLoyd – Kata – Gold, Kumite – Silver
Mabel – Kickmaster – Gold,
Octavia – Kickmaster – Bronze,
Oliver – Kumite (Category 1) – Silver, Kumite (Category 2) – Silver, Kickmaster – Silver,
Ryan – Kickmaster – Silver,
Lily – Kata – Gold, Kumite – Silver,
Neill – Kata – Silver,
Shaniquie – Kumite – Gold
Beyond the results, the atmosphere throughout the day stood out. Arena Karate brought strong energy from start to finish, with fantastic support from coaches, students, and parents alike.
It was another successful and enjoyable competition, reflecting the continued hard work and team spirit across the club. Well done to everyone involved.
01/03/2026 - Future Champions Series Success in Norwich
01/03/2026 - Future Champions Series Success in Norwich
On Sunday 1st March 2026, Arena Karate students travelled to Norwich to compete in the Future Champions Series held at Blackbelt Academy.
Following on from the previous event, this competition saw another excellent turnout, with students once again demonstrating commitment and enthusiasm. As this was a combined karate and kickboxing event, Arena Karate proudly teamed up with Arena Kickboxing, further strengthening the team presence on the day.
Across all divisions, the team achieved an impressive 22 medals, reflecting the hard work being put in across both disciplines.
The full results were as follows:
Lily – Kata – Gold, Kumite – Gold, Kickmaster – Silver, Lacie-Mae – Kata – Gold, Kumite – Gold, Kickmaster – Silver
Elijah – Kata – Bronze, Kumite – Silver, Oliver – Kata – Bronze, Kumite – Silver, Kickmaster – Silver
Esmee – Kumite – Gold, Kickmaster – Gold, Aiden – Kumite – Gold, Mal – Kumite – Gold, Kickboxing – Gold
Shanique – Kumite – Gold, Honey – Kumite – Bronze, Kickboxing – Gold
Preston – Kickboxing – Gold, Maya – Kickboxing – Silver, Gav – Kickboxing – Silver
This was another fantastic day of competition, with students continuing to build experience, confidence, and success across both karate and kickboxing formats.
Well done to everyone who took part — a strong performance from the entire team.
08/02/2026 - Showdown Series Success at Urban Combat
08/02/2026 - Showdown Series Success at Urban Combat
On Sunday 8th February 2026, Arena Karate students competed at the Showdown Series held at Urban Combat, with an excellent turnout across the team.
It was particularly encouraging to see a strong mix of experienced competitors alongside students entering competition for the first time. The event provided a great platform for all participants to test their skills, gain experience, and represent the club with confidence.
The team delivered an outstanding set of results:
Lloyd – Kata – Gold, Elijah – Kumite – Gold, Ben – Kumite – Gold, Kata – Silver,
Oliver – Kumite – Silver, Kickmaster – Silver, Esmee – Kickmaster – Gold, Kumite – Silver,
Lacie-Mae – Kata – Silver, Kumite – Silver, Kickmaster – Silver
Aiden – Kickmaster – Gold, Kumite – Bronze, Mabel – Kickmaster – Gold,
Archie – Kickmaster – Bronze, Ida – Kickmaster – Bronze, Ryan – Kickmaster – Gold
Well done also to Octavia and Spike, who both competed in the Kickmaster event. Although they did not place on this occasion, they performed with great effort and determination throughout.
Overall, it was a highly successful day for Arena Karate, reflecting the hard work and dedication shown by all students in their training. We look forward to seeing their continued progress in future competitions.
25/01/2026 - Small Squad, Big Effort – Arena Karate Hits the Mat at Harlow International
25/01/2026 - Small Squad, Big Effort – Arena Karate Hits the Mat at Harlow International
On 25th January 2026, a small but determined squad of Arena Karate students competed at the 9th Harlow International Karate Championships.
A huge congratulations to Mal, who came home with a bronze medal in the Male Senior Kumite +84KG – an incredible achievement!
Lacie, Oliver, Elijah, Mabel and Ben also gave it their all. It was a long and challenging day, but our students were focused, disciplined, and a credit to Arena Karate throughout.
Well done to everyone for showing skill, determination, and true sportsmanship on the mat!
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