ESKA 30th Anniversary Karate-A-Thon

Due to a high number of enquiries we are reopening bookings for the 30th Anniversary Karate-A-Thon!

We’re proud to be celebrating 30 years of ESKA Karate – and you’re invited to be part of it.

Join us on Sunday 27th July 2025 for our 30th Anniversary Karate-A-Thon, featuring 30 unique Karate sessions running from 6.00 am to 9.00 pm at The Dojo Norwich.

This event is open to all ESKA members, families and friends aged 4 and above, with something for everyone throughout the day.

💥 What’s Included:

🥋 Access to up to 30 Karate sessions across the day

💷 £15.00 + £5.00 admin fee per person – attend as many sessions as you like

👕 A limited edition 30th Anniversary T-shirt for every participant (pre-order for these has now closed, T-shirts ordered now will be available for collection/delivery after the event)

🎓 1 grading class credit for every 2 sessions attended

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open sessions for family and friends to join in

🎉 All proceeds go towards future ESKA social events for our members

👥 Friends & Family Welcome

Non-member family and friends are welcome to join the celebrations. They can attend the open sessions marked on the event timetable. A ticket will be required, and all non-members will also receive the limited edition event T-shirt.

📅 Event Details:

Date: Sunday 27th July 2025

Time: 6.00 am – 9.00 pm

Location: The Dojo Norwich

Tickets: Bookings have been reopened, tickets can be purchased until 27th July 2025.

Whether you attend a few sessions or take on the full day, everyone is welcome to get involved and help celebrate this special milestone in ESKA’s journey. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of something memorable.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Session Timetable:

6:00 AM – 6:30 AM – Tekki Shodan, Nidan, Sandan (Members only)
6:30 AM – 7:00 AM – Kihon Ippon Kumite (Members only)
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM – Karate Kicking Techniques – Technical & Application (Members only)
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM – Junro Kata Shodan / Nidan (Members only)
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM – Sanbon / Gohon Kumite (Members only)
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Kyu Grading Syllabus Mash-up (Members only)
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM – Kata: Bassai Dai / Bassai Sho (Members only)
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Pad Circuit Training (Open session)
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Wrist & Arm Locks (Open session)
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Jyu Ippon Kumite (Members only)
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Introduction to Shotokan Karate (Open session)
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Knife Awareness (Open session)
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM – Heians (Members only)
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Jyu Kumite (Members only)
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – 1st–3rd Dan Grading Syllabus Mash-up (Members only)
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM – Street Self Defence & Personal Awareness (Open session)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Breakfalls & Throws – Nage Waza (Open session)
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Kata: Kanku Dai / Kanku Sho (Members only)
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Advanced Foot Sweeps – Ashi Barai (Members only)
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Karate Hand Techniques (Members only)
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Pad Training – Karate Techniques (Open session)
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Ground Techniques – Ne Waza (Open session)
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Junro Sandan (Members only)
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Kata: Jion / Ji’in (Members only)
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Gojushiho Sho / Gojushiho Dai (Members only)
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Junro Yondan (Members only)
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Kata: Enpi / Nijushiho (Members only)
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Junro Godan (Members only)
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Kata: Hangetsu / Jitte (Members only)
8:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Continuous Kihon (Open session)