Results:

Leo

• Gold – Kumite 9–12 Years, 30–35kg, Senior Grades
• Bronze – Kumite 9–12 Years, -30kg, Junior Grades

Zeej

• Gold – Kata 9–12 Years, Junior Grades
• Silver – Kumite 9–12 Years, 40–45kg, Junior Grades
• Runner-Up – Kumite 9–12 Years, Senior Grades

We could not be prouder of how both Leo and Zeej performed. Both boys demonstrated incredible technique, focus, and fighting spirit throughout the day, stepping up against tough competition and showing exactly what OKC is all about.

The dedication, hard work, and relentless training you’ve both put in are clear to see — and these results are richly deserved.

“Place on the Plane” – Germany 2025!

A special shout-out to Leo, whose gold medal performance has officially secured his place on the England Team for the WKU World Championships 2025 in Germany !

Leo will now join his Sensei (and dad), Sensei Matt, to compete together on the world stage later this year. It’s a huge milestone, and the whole OKC family is incredibly proud of you. The road ahead will be tough, but with the backing of your team and the work ethic you’ve shown, we know you’ll make us all proud.

Keep up the hard work, both of you.

The journey to greatness is built on dedication, perseverance, and the love of the art — and you’re both living proof of that.

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Matt’s leadership, technical expertise, and passion for developing fighters played a key role in the success of the England squad at one of the most prestigious events in the WKU calendar. His ability to prepare athletes not only physically but mentally for the pressures of international competition is something that sets him apart — and this award is a reflection of the countless hours, experience, and heart he pours into his coaching.

At Oubaitori Karate Club, we’re incredibly fortunate to have such a high-level coach guiding our students, from beginners taking their first steps to fighters preparing for the world stage.

Congratulations, Sensei Matt — we’re proud to stand behind you!

WKU GB Open – First Qualifier for Germany 2025

What a long day — and what a brilliant one too!

The WKU GB Open was an incredible start to the international qualifier series for Germany 2025, and we had an amazing time surrounded by world-class competition and our extended WKU family.

We’re incredibly proud of our mini squad who made the journey and brought back some serious results!

Team OKC Results

Leti

• Gold – Kumite
• Silver – Kumite (second division)
• Runner-Up – Kata

Zeej

• Silver – Kumite
• Runner-Up – Kata

Leo

• Runner-Up – Kumite (Black Belt Category)
• Runner-Up – Kata (Black Belt Category)

To everyone who competed — your hard work, courage, and spirit continue to represent everything we believe in at Oubaitori. Whether it’s your first qualifier or your tenth, standing on that mat takes guts. You did yourselves and your club proud.

Big thanks as always to WKU GB for running such a well-organised event and creating an environment where competitors of all levels can thrive. On to the next one…

As you will have noticed, Matt has spent most of this year preparing for the WKU World Championships in Rhodes, Greece, after winning the English title back in 2023.

With huge thanks to the support from Oubaitori Karate Club, and his sponsors (Compare the Market, Airport Arrivals Peterborough, and evaluagent) Matt has come back as the 18-34 year old (-90kg) WKU World Kumite Champion, and the under 85kg World Silver Medalist. Matt also competed in Kata and Hardstyle Forms, where he placed a respectable 7th.

With huge thanks to Jaime and all the team at Evaluagent who between them raised a whopping £370 to support Matt’s journey to Rhodes in October. Evaluagent pledged to match all donations made by the team, bringing the total raised by Evaluagent and the team to a staggering £740.

Huge thank you to evaluagent for their efforts and generosity.

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Airport Arrivals Peterborough is a taxi company based in Peterborough providing air and sea port transportation. They have signed as our first sponsor for the WKU World Championships 2024 in Rhodes Greece.

A huge thanks to Pat from Airport Arrivals Peterborough for her generous sponsorshop.

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