Sparring Sessions / Squad Training / Referee Courses

These sessions are only open to current members - please see Karate Clubs and enrol at one of these dojo (training halls) before attending 'Sparring Sessions'.

Students must have their own mitts, gum shields, shin/instep protectors, groin guards (male [& female optional]), chest protectors (for maturing females); (for juniors head-guard/hood are also advisable). Equipment including the above as well as other training equipment and kit bags can be purchased through the club (members discount) – Ask Shihan/Sensei for details.

Club ‘Freestyle Sparring / Matted sessions'

These sessions are held once a month (more for intermediate/advanced grades) usually on the second Sunday of the month. They will cover sparring/kumite (competition) free-style techniques, including sweeps and take-downs, you may also be taught breakfalls.

TKI Association ‘Sparring sessions' - (Closed School Summer Holidays)

These sessions are held once a week, on a matted area, and cover sparring/kumite (competition) free-style techniques, including sweeps and take-downs. Sessions are included in the 'pay monthly to train as much as you like' at their club.

Weekly :-

Downham Health and Leisure Centre, 7–9 Moorside Road, Downham, Bromley, BR1 5EP

12:35 Juniors Freestyle Sparring (all grades, 12 years and under)

Bellingham Leisure and Lifestyle Centre, 5 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham, London, SE6 3BT

14:30

15:25 Seniors Freestyle Sparring (all grades 12 years and over)
Advanced Kata (Brown & Black Belts only)
Monthly Squad training

Referee Courses (Brown & Black belts) - (Closed mid-July & Aug.)

These sessions will take place on the last Saturday* of the month during the above 'TKI Sparring Sessions' in Bellingham, from 15:25. 'Referee Courses' are not included in the pay-monthly to train as much as you like and are charged at £15 (price correct as of 01/07/25)..

Monthly (usually the last Saturday of the month):-

15:25 Refereeing / Judging Practise
Sweeps & Take-downs
Freestyle Sparring

* Dates/Times may change on Bank Holiday weekends, School Holidays and Brown & Black belt Grading days (end April & October), therefore please check TKI website before attending.

Click here for the (TKI) WKF Referee Rules, terminology etc.

Squad Training sessions

Students who would like to be considered for the Squad should attend ‘TKI Sparring Sessions’ to qualify/try out. Squad members will be added or dropped at the end of every month. Speak to Sensei Tom for further details on the Squad and competitions.

For Further details on ‘TKI Sparring', 'Referee Sessions’ and 'Squad Training' sessions please contact :- Sensei Tom Tennick: 020 8325 8072 / 07956 372474 / t.tennick@ntlworld.com / www.tigrakarate.co.uk

2025 Referee Course Dates (2-5pm) :-

Click here for the most upto date TKI Events

January - 25th
February - 22nd
March - 29th
April - 26th
May - 10th (2-4pm) Brown & Black belt grading (4-5pm), so check times
June - 28th
July - 12th
August - Summer break
September - 27th
October - 25th
November - 29th - Brown & Black belt grading, so check times
December - TBA