Spark 2024

This event is designed with a purpose to encourage and attract new generations of Kenpo Karate enthusiasts to better themselves and to attract future members of all ages to take up this amazing sport.

Every year it is held in different locations, and we are very proud that Jersey has been selected to host this event this year. Clubs throughout the UK, as well as clubs from European countries, are invited to compete in this prestigious event, where there will also be instructors from other countries giving seminars and sharing various techniques. We are strongly encouraging the younger enthusiastic generation to participate, as this will be invaluable to them as they progress through the stages of achieving their belts.

 

Divisions

Team demo

Friday 26th July

Teams of 5-8 members performing a choreographed demo that highlights Kenpo Karate. 

Family Forms

Friday 26th July

Kenpo forms performed by a team of siblings or family members, maximum team size of 5. 

Kenpo Kata

Sunday 28th July 

Kenpo Forms performed by an individual with divisions split by age and rank.


Please check the Spark rules regarding which form can be performed by each rank.

Point Sparring

Sunday 28th July 

Light contact Point Sparring carefully controlled by experienced officials.

Weapons Kata

Sunday 28th July

Weapons Kenpon Forms performed by an individual with divisions split by age and rank.

Entry Fees

Opening event and BBQ*  

£35 per adult

£25 per child 

 

Family forms 

Free

 

Team demo

Free

 

*Vegan options available

Seminars and Competition**

Adults - £25 per day

Children - £20 per day

 

Spectators

Free

 

**Saturday and Sunday

Location

Spark is going to be held at two iconic venues Fort Regent is where the competitions will be held and Gorey Castle will be venue for the opening ceremony and BBQ. Both venues are steeped in Kenpo history.

Timetable

Friday 26th July

Gorey Castle

Official opening event and BBQ, kicking off with Family forms, Team demo and live video link with our very special guest.***

 

16:00

Entry to the Castle

 

16:45

Welcome & Official Opening 

 

17:00

Family Forms Divisions

 

18:00

Demo Teams Competition

 

19:00

Live video link with our special guest

 

19:30 - 21:00

BBQ and refreshments

 

*** All participants must pruchase an entry ticket to the Castle which includes a BBQ. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday 27th July

Fort Regent

Spectacular seminars and workshops for children and adults with some fantastic instructors from 

Ireland, England, Holland, Italy, Jersey 

 

 

10:00 - 12:30

Seminars and Workshops

 

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch break

 

13:30 - 15:00

Seminars and Workshops

 

15:00 - 15:30

Memories of Mr Parker

 

Exhibition of Jersey Kenpo History

Sunday 28th July

Fort Regent

10:00 - 15:00

Competition Day! 

 

A typical competition day with a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Kenpo Forms and Point Sparring only plus some fun activities for the children on the day 

 

Instructor Line Up and Close of Event