Squad Training

Welsh National Squad Staff

WKGB Selection Criteria

Associations are requested to send their best competitors. The criteria for selection eligibility is compulsory participation in squad training. Selection is dependent on the current form & stats.

The Welsh National Karate Team is selected for high-profile events i.e. K1, Grand Slam, Commonwealth, European & World Championships.

Squad training is normally for 6th kyu & above. The age range is 8yrs and above and is open to ALL WKGB members of the required age and grade, able-bodied & disabled athletes.

All those attending squad training must have their association Chief Instructor’s permission and hold a current WKGB licence.

The use of photography and visual recording as training aid is advantageous to the squad sessions and may be taking place. Anyone objecting to this should not attend.

Training Timetable

Sport Wales National Centre Cardiff - (New Dojo - Wheelchair Accessible)

These dates are booked around the calendar needs, for the International events we select for. They will only be altered to cater for any changes in those events. On some rare occasions, short notice may be required, we apologise in advance, for that which is beyond our control.

South Wales Squad

Training Times 10.00 - 12.00 (kumite & kata) - selection dates are held separately. Occasionally a "spill-over" from a selection date, may result in "fight-offs", assessment or fitness testing on squad sessions. Wherever possible, selections will be announced at squad sessions, but the prime form of notification is the WKGB website.

Squad Kumite Session

Registration 9.30 - 10.00

All Registration must be within this period - valid licences must be produced

Kumite Training 10.00 - 12.00 (National Kumite Coach - Hugh Ruse)

Kata Squad Session

Registration 9.30 - 10.00

All registration must be within this period - valid licences must be produced.

Kata training 10.00 - 12.00 (National Kata Coach - Chico Mbakwe)

Terms & etiquette

To ensure training sessions run on time and adhere to policy, please observe the following.

• Registration with a valid licence must be within the designated period.
• Spectators are not permitted at sessions.
• All protective kumite equipment must be EKF/WKF approved.
• Grade 6th kyu & above. Age 8 & above with the association chief instructor's permission.
• Squad members arriving late may be refused training.

Please address enquiries to squad manager Louise Vaughan, by emailing admin@welshkarate.org.uk or by telephone 07805 474406.