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8 Arena Karate athletes have been selected to represent Team GB at the WTKA World Championships in Italy.
Eight Arena Karate athletes have been selected to represent Great Britain at the 2026 WTKA World Championships in Carrara, Italy. Follow their journey as they train, fundraise and prepare to compete on the world stage.
Eight Arena Karate athletes have been selected to represent Great Britain at the 2026 WTKA World Championships in Carrara, Italy. Follow their journey as they train, fundraise and prepare to compete on the world stage.
In October 2026, eight athletes from Arena Karate will travel to Carrara, Italy, to represent Great Britain at the WTKA World Championships.
Being selected for Team GB is an incredible achievement and reflects years of hard work, commitment and determination from every athlete. From our youngest competitors to our senior members, each has earned their place on the national team.
Unlike many sports, competing internationally is largely self-funded. Over the coming months, our athletes will be training hard while also raising the funds needed to make this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity possible. We hope you'll join us on our journey to Italy.
Meet Our Team GB Squad
Meet Our Team GB Squad
About the Championships
About the Championships
The WTKA World Championships is an international competition that brings together martial artists from around the world to compete across a wide range of karate disciplines. Each year, athletes have the opportunity to represent their country and test themselves against international competition.
Selection for Team GB is not something that happens overnight. It is the result of years of training, dedication and perseverance. Behind every athlete are countless hours spent in the dojo, regular competitions, early mornings, late evenings and the determination to continually improve.
In October 2026, eight athletes from Arena Karate will proudly represent Great Britain in Carrara, Italy. Their selection is a reflection of their commitment, discipline and passion for karate, and they will have the opportunity to compete alongside athletes from many different countries while proudly wearing the Great Britain badge.
For our club, this is a moment of immense pride. We are honoured to see so many of our athletes representing their country, and we look forward to supporting them throughout their journey to Italy and celebrating everything they achieve both on and off the competition mat.
Supporting Our Team GB Squad
Supporting Our Team GB Squad
While representing Great Britain is an incredible honour, attending the WTKA World Championships is largely self-funded. The cost of travel, accommodation, competition entry fees, team kit and other essential expenses can quickly add up for each athlete and their families.
Over the coming months, our Team GB squad will be working hard both on and off the mats, taking part in fundraising events and seeking sponsorship to help make this incredible opportunity possible.
Whether you choose to attend one of our fundraising events, make a donation, sponsor the squad or simply share our journey with others, your support will make a real difference. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps our athletes take one step closer to representing Great Britain on the world stage.
Thank you for supporting Arena Karate and our Team GB 2026 squad.
Our Journey So Far ๐ฌ๐ง โ โ๏ธ ๐ฎ๐นย
Our Journey So Far ๐ฌ๐ง โ โ๏ธ ๐ฎ๐นย
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14 June 2026 - Team GB Selection Day
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14 June 2026 - Team GB Selection Day
Our athletes attended the WTKA Team GB Squad Training and Selection Day, where they had the opportunity to demonstrate their karate skills and complete a series of fitness assessments. It was the first step on the journey towards possible selection for the 2026 WTKA World Championships.
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4 July 2026 - Team GB Squad Announced
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4 July 2026 - Team GB Squad Announced
Following a further Team GB squad training session, we were incredibly proud to learn that eight Arena Karate athletes had been selected to represent Great Britain at the 2026 WTKA World Championships in Carrara, Italy.
This was a proud moment for our athletes, their families and everyone at Arena Karate, marking the beginning of an unforgettable journey to the world stage.
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5 July 2026 - Fundraising Campaign Launched
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5 July 2026 - Fundraising Campaign Launched
With the Team GB squad confirmed, Arena Karate officially launched its fundraising campaign to help support the athletes on their journey to the WTKA World Championships in Carrara, Italy.
Over the coming months, the squad will take part in a variety of fundraising events, seek sponsorship from local businesses and organisations, and work together with the local community to help make this incredible opportunity possible.
If you would like to support our Team GB squad, please consider making a donation through our GoFundMe campaign or get in touch to discuss sponsorship opportunities. Every donation, sponsorship and message of encouragement brings our athletes one step closer to representing Great Britain on the world stage.
๐ Support our Team GB squad: https://gofund.me/4e170e24a
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13 July 2026 - Visit from the Mayor of Hadleigh
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13 July 2026 - Visit from the Mayor of Hadleigh
We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Hadleigh, Councillor Zunaid Saiyed, to Arena Karate during one of our training evenings.
The Mayor spent time watching both classes in action and had the opportunity to meet several members of our Team GB squad as they continued their preparations for the 2026 WTKA World Championships in Carrara, Italy.
It was a pleasure to share our athletes' journey with the Mayor, and we are grateful for his interest and support as our squad continues to train, fundraise and prepare to represent Great Britain on the world stage.
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๐ง More updates coming soon...
This page will be updated throughout our Road to Italy 2026 as our Team GB squad trains, fundraises and prepares to represent Great Britain at the WTKA World Championships. Thank you for following our journey and supporting Arena Karate every step of the way.
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