Because of the bad weather we have been unable to contact anyone at the sports centre. We will have to cancel the gradings in Exeter on Saturday 3 March. Hopefully we can rearrange for Saturday 10 March. Confirmation will be sent out later this week.

Unfortunately due to the severe weather conditions we will be cancelling the Salisbury grading. We will be in touch with all those planning to grade with an alternative date soon.

Thank you for your understanding.

At the moment both Salisbury and Exeter Gradings will go ahead as planned this weekend. We will be monitoring the weather conditions closely, as our students safety is our priority. We will let you know as soon as possible of any cancelled grading and will post updates on our website and facebook page.

The SSKA has some very sad news. One of our Senior Instructors and good friend Sensei Keith Thomas passed away peacefully last night (Thursday 15 February). Our thoughts and condolences go out to his friends and family.

Following the success of our 2018 competition, we are launching our Kata & Kumite Competition which takes place on Sunday 14 July at Dorcan Recreation Complex, Swindon.

Applications are now open and forms can be downloaded here.

Trophies awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd places. All competitors will receive a certificate and a medal. Gum Shields, Mitts and Shin Guards must be worn when competing in kumite.

Prices: Competitors: £15.00 per person per entry. Spectators: £5.00 per person

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRY IS SUNDAY 30 JUNE 2019 

If you were previously a member of the SSKA we are offering you the opportunity to return to the SSKA without having to pay a membership fee. Simply renew your licence for the current year and return at your current grade.

Ex-members can also take advantage of one FREE lesson at our Swindon Dojo training with Sensei Cole. Lessons are fortnightly starting from Wednesday 10th January, 7-9pm at Lawn Manor Academy (aka Churchfields School) Salcombe Grove, Swindon SN3 1ER.

For further information contact grading@sska.co.uk or call or text Sensei Cole on 07557 532676.

Our FREE instructors course takes place at Dorcan Recreation Complex, St. Paul’s Drive, Swindon, SN3 5BY from 3pm-5pm on Sunday 21 January. This course is for all instructors, including junior instructors as well as anyone who would like to become an instructor and run an SSKA club.

The course will give you ideas about teaching your students and advice on promoting your club. We will also be covering judging and refereeing in preparation for the SSKA competition. For further information contact grading@sska.co.uk.

The SSKA would like to wish all its members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2018!

Please note the time of our Salisbury Pre-grading has changed.

Juniors & Seniors (All grades) arrive at 2.30pm for admin, lesson 3.00pm-4.00pm. In the Small Hall with Chief Instructor of the SSKA. Lesson Fee Applies: £14.00 per person or £29.00 for a family of 3 or more.

New beginners class at Fairford Community Centre, High St, Fairford GL7 4AF

Lesson6.15-7.15pm every Tuesday.

£5.00 per lesson.

For more information email grading@sska.co.uk