About the KUGB
What is the KUGB?
The KUGB - Karate Union of Great Britain - is a democratic body controlled by
its membership and operates under an approved constitution. All positions on its
committees are elected at the Annual General meeting by its members. Its fully
audited accounts are presented annually for approval by the AGM.
It consists of over 400 clubs, all of which practice Shotokan Karate, the most
widely practiced style of karate worldwide. It was established in 1966 as a
democratic and non-profit making organisation for the development of Shotokan
Karate and is affiliated to European and World Shotokan Karate Bodies. It has
clubs established in many Sports Centres, Universities and Schools.
It is by far the largest and most successful single-style association in Great
Britain with currently almost 11,000 members who enjoy many benefits, including
the following:
- Free Instructors'
courses
- Free Black and Brown
Belt courses
- Free Referees and
Judges Courses
- Free squad courses
- Travel and
accommodation for international squads when competing
- plus: Free and
subsidised all-grade courses
Subsidised Regional and National Championships
The
KUGB has worked with many establishment bodies over the years to develop
standards and guidelines to help ensure that its instructors teach in a safe and
professional manner. These include:
- A Karate syllabus for
GCSE and A level in Physical Education approved by the AQA, Edexcel or OCR
Examining Boards
- A tailored First Aid
approved by the Red Cross
- Approved Guidelines for
its Instructors with the Open College Network - OCN
- Approved Guidelines for
Teaching Children with the Child Protection in Sport Unit
- Registered with the
Criminal Records Bureau providing the facility for its members to be
police-checked.
Instructors
KUGB clubs are under the instruction of qualified Black Belts who are provided
with the opportunity to attend numerous free training courses dealing with all
aspects of Karate and other skills such as first-aid, club administration,
instruction skills (for all levels and ages), nutrition, anatomy and
flexibility. Standards are maintained by the KUGB Technical Committee whose
members range from 6th to 7th Dan.
Competitions
Karate is an exciting and challenging sport. The KUGB has competed
Internationally since 1968 and has achieved numerous World and European titles
in both team and individual events. There are club and Regional events for all
ages and grades, with opportunities for selection to the KUGB English, Scottish,
Welsh and British Squads. There are separate championships for children and for
students who are in full-time education at Colleges and Universities.
Administration of the KUGB
The KUGB has a National Administration Office.
It is also divided for administrative purposes into five Regions, which are:
England North, England Central, England South,
Scotland and Wales.
Information for club members
Information is sent regularly to KUGB clubs. This includes minutes of Executive
and General Meetings, lists of events and various memos. The club members will
have access to this information through the Instructors.
Further information
Further information about the KUGB, visit their website on www.kugb.org