UK – Central Zone Tournament Results

The Central Zone Tournament was held at University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus on Saturday 7th June 2025.

A message from the Tournament Director – Sensei Andy Hawley:

On Saturday 7th June, competitors from across the Central Zone gathered in Walsall for an action-packed day of karate competition – and it did not disappoint!
The day began at 9am, with all 8 rings coming to life as Junior Teams kicked things off on Ring 2, followed by some fantastic individual performances in the junior divisions.
At 10am, all eyes turned to the prestigious Senior Black Belt Open events. The male division saw Andrew Jones and Mike Barrett claim gold in Kata and Kumite, while the female division witnessed Chloe Pedley win the Kata gold and Alex Holmes win gold in Kumite!

The juniors stepped up next, with Morgan Grew taking gold in both Kata and Kumite for the male division, while Sasha Davies did the same for the female competitors.
From the first junior rounds to the final team events, the atmosphere was outstanding, filled with sportsmanship, skill, and plenty of cheering from the crowd. It was a day to remember, showcasing some of GKR’s best karate-ka from across the Midlands.

View Results HERE

A huge thank you to our officials and admin teams, whose hard work ensured the event ran smoothly and on time. Your dedication to making these tournaments a success is always appreciated.
Our photographers, Quick Pics, were there capturing moments throughout the day. If you didn’t get a chance to buy your photos or mementos, you can do so by clicking here.

Finally, if you took any photos or videos, we’d love to see them! Share them on social media, tag our Facebook Page, and use the hashtags #gkrcentral and #gkrkarate.
Thank you to everyone who competed, supported, and helped make the mid-year Central Zone Tournament such a fantastic event. See you at the Central Zone Championships on the 11th October!