About Us
The EKKA Karate Association is an association of 24 affiliated Karate clubs whose objective is to facilitate and promote the sport. This provides an infrastructure including a structured grading system, tournaments, technical courses, squad sessions, referee and judge training. The association also has a very active junior training programme.
All clubs are run autonomously by their instructors and maintain their affiliation by adhering to the rules and guidelines of the association. All instructors are CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checked and will have many years experience in training both junior and senior students.
As founder members of the sports governing body, the EKF (English Karate Federation), the EKKA Karate Association adheres to the rules and policies of the EKF. Membership of the EKKA Karate Association includes membership of the EKF along with third party liability insurance cover.
The association has been in existence for 35 years under the auspices of our president and Sensei, Mick Blackwell (8th Dan), starting with just one club in Ipswich. Now it has 24 clubs - mainly in South East England - with over 1,500 members and has produced many top British internationals including World medallists, European and British champions. The Association has also produced World and European qualified referees and judges.
The association welcome applications from clubs wishing to join us. Please use the adjacent contact details to contact the Hon. Secretary.
Contact Information
EKKA Karate Association
3 Fen Farm Cottages
Washbrook
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP8 3HE