East Yorkshire Knockdown Karate

10/09/2026

Found my old Brown belt… had it for eight years, so much sweat it split!

Never thought about progressing past Brown belt when I was younger, all the top fighters were brown belts… Just the old men went for black belt 🤪

I’ve been a 3rd Dan for 17 years this year… Three more stripes than I ever could’ve dreamed!

I hope the next generation loves full contact Karate as much as we did/still do

OSU! 💪

02/09/2026

❗️The 48th British Open, incorporating the 16th Cup of Europe Championships, is only one month away! The tournament is being held on 3rd October 2026 at K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley, England. Sign up to fight now on SmoothComp (https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/31621). Entries close on 19th September 2026. You can purchase spectator tickets at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/britishkaratekyokushinkai/2158280. If you wish to bulk purchase tickets or book into the hotel, please email [email protected]. Don’t wait - spaces disappear quickly.❗️

22/08/2026

Georges St-Pierre is universally considered the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, but his pre-fight mindset is absolutely mind-blowing!

Despite completely dominating the UFC welterweight division for years, GSP has openly admitted that he was absolutely terrified before every single walkout. He would regularly cry in his locker room out of pure anxiety, self-doubt, and fear of failure.

The fact that he was able to walk into the Octagon completely petrified and still deliver flawless, dominant masterclasses against the most dangerous men on the planet is exactly what makes him a true martial arts legend.

It is the ultimate proof that true courage isn't the absence of fear—it's stepping into the cage and fighting anyway!

10/06/2026

Grading preparation….the secret ippon technique 😆

03/06/2026

Three weeks till grading….💪

10/05/2026

Top afternoons sparring in Hull…👍

04/05/2026