Edward Docwra
Spirit Cup
The Edward “Ted” Docwra Spirit cup is a special award that is presented on an annual basis within ESKA. Ted was one of the founder member of ESKA and was an extremely good instructor who’s lessons and training were always unique and highly enjoyable.
He was extremely “spirited” about his Karate and really encouraged his pupils. Sadly, Ted died from Cancer back in 1989.
Peter Cox
Karate Award
Sensei Peter Cox 5th Dan was a very committed and spirited karate-ka who sadly died in 2007.
Sensei Cox was Stevenage Dojo Captain for over 20 years and had exemplary etiquette.
This award is for the under 21 year old ESKA student for exceptional spirit, commitment and dedication to Karate.
Edward Docwra
Spirit Cup
In Ted’s honour, the Edward Docwra Spirit Cup has been awarded to an ESKA student that has stood out during the preceding year as a “Spirited” karate-ka.
Nominated candidates are voted on by the Senior Dan Grades (normally the Grading Board members) and the presentation is made at the Annual Dinner and Dance. The winner is never revealed until this night. It comes as a real surprise and honour to the winner and is a very special award to receive.
To the right is a list of the previous and current holders; but could yours be the next name etched onto the cup…
| Year | Karate-ka |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Jasmine Abrey |
| 2022 | Glenn Hildyard |
| 2021 | Steve Pearce |
| 2020 | N/A (COVID) |
| 2019 | Sandy Sahota |
| 2018 | John Gillespie |
| 2017 | Masaya Yumeda |
| 2016 | Andre De Roy |
| 2015 | Jo Alexander |
| 2014 | John Higgins |
| 2013 | Wayne James |
| 2012 | Andrew Quenet |
| 2011 | Luke Stephens-Chandler |
| 2010 | John Gillespie |
| 2009 | Jeff Rand |
| 2008 | Richard Scoot |
| 2007 | Tony Stones |
| 2006 | Paul Grimsey |
| 2005 | John Gillespie |
| 2004 | Paul Raymond / Paul Grimsey / John Gillespie |
| 2003 | Mark West |
| 2002 | Owen Ramsden |
| 2001 | Peter Cox |
| 2000 | Not Awarded |
| 1999 | Ian Walters |
| 1998 | Richard Scoot |
| 1997 | Paul Raymond |
| 1996 | Steve Pell |
| 1995 | Graham Dyball |
| 1994 | Gary Fil / David Fil |
| 1993 | Nick Lower |
| 1992 | Bishops Stortford Adult |
| 1991 | Nick Lower / Leon Bennett / Sharon Justo |
| 1990 | Wendy Clarke / Fiona O’Connell (now Walters / Raper) |
| Year | Karate-ka |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Junior ESKA Squad |
| 2022 | Rose Kusmierek-Peh |
| 2021 | Awarded to all junior shodans preparing amidst a world-wide pandemic Jayden Basa |
| 2020 | Not awarded |
| 2019 | Natasha / Megan / Isabel Johnston |
| 2018 | Georgina Harris |
| 2017 | Matthew Passingham |
| 2016 | Adam Kent |
| 2015 | Samuel Larke |
| 2014 | Alex Campbell |
| 2013 | Rhianne Batty |
| 2012 | Jodi Manson |
| 2011 | Sara Rand |
| 2010 | Luke Santilli |
| 2009 | Katie Irwin |
| 2008 | David O’Connell |
| 2007 | James Kirkpatrick |
Peter Cox
Karate Award
In Peter’s honour, the Peter Cox Karate Award has been awarded to an ESKA student under the age of 21 that has stood out during the preceding year as having exceptional spirit, commitment and dedication to Karate.
Nominated candidates are voted on by the Senior Dan Grades (normally the Grading Board members) and the presentation is made at the Annual Dinner and Dance. The winner is never revealed until this night. It comes as a real surprise and honour to the winner and is a very special award to receive.
To the right is a list of the previous and current holders; but could yours be the next name etched onto the cup…
News
ESKA 2023 Championships23rd November 2023 - 4:32 pmThe ESKA Championships were held on Sunday 12th November at the Stevenage Hombu (ESKA Headquarters). The event was a massive success with karate of great spirit and focus on show, […]
2023 Dinner & Dance14th November 2023 - 8:17 amThe ESKA Dinner & Dance was held on 3rd November 2023 at the the Hotel Cromwell Stevenage. The evening was full of drinks, awards, food, dancing and unity.