Karate

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Karate

Full Blue

Karate is a martial art that seeks to develop both mental and physical acuteness performing defensive and counterattacking moves.

About the club

Karate is a martial art that seeks to develop both mental and physical acuteness performing defensive and counterattacking moves. Karate is inclusive to all genders and levels of experience, and we welcome enquiries from those with a disability regarding the accessibility of Karate.

Oxford University Karate Club is a member of the JKA and practices traditional Shotokan karate. Our club comprises of Oxford University students, staff and members of the local community. We offer our members opportunities to compete in a Varsity Match, BUCS and other tournaments, and the possibility of being awarded a Full Blue. Gradings are held at the end of each term.

Blues criteria

Men's

Discretionary Full Blue

Half Blues awarded to all the Varsity Match team. 


Recommended guideline of 3 Discretionary Full Blues. Criteria: 
  1. A medal at any national karate competition e.g., KUGB, SESSA, Student Nationals, BUSA championships, KUGB Nationals, and; 
  2. Participation in an A-team event at the Varsity Match. OR; 
  3. A black belt who competes in all 3 events (kumite, individual kata, and team kata) at the Varsity Match, at least 2 of which are A-team events, and; 
  4. Displays outstanding ability.

Women's

Full Blue

5 Full Blues maximum to those with brown belt or higher who either i) take part in both Kata and Kumite at Varsity or, ii) win an individual medal at any national karate competition (e.g., BUCS, JKA nationals) and compete at Varsity Match in the same discipline. 


5 Half Blues maximum to women with brown belts or higher who take part in either Kata or Kumite at Varsity.

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