Established 2007
Koku-Ryu Martial Arts began in North Lincolnshire in 2007 with a simple aim — teaching martial arts as a structured journey that develops character, confidence and skill. These are the milestones we can evidence so far.
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KRMA established (2007)
Koku-Ryu Martial Arts (KRMA) established in 2007 by Andrew Banks.
Read the original article - 20234 June 2023
WMAC English Championships 2023
KRMA team secured multiple podium finishes at the WMAC English Championships on 4 June 2023, qualifying the team for the WMAC World Championships in Germany (September 2023).
Read the original article - 20242024
Club Hub Awards 2024 — Finalist (Attraction Of The Year)
Andrew Banks / KRMA announced as a finalist for the Attraction Of The Year category of the Club Hub Awards 2024 (86 finalists shortlisted from 315 applications).
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Best Martial Arts Centre in Brigg 2024 (DistinguishedTeaching.co.uk)
KRMA named the Best Martial Arts Centre in Brigg for 2024 by DistinguishedTeaching.co.uk (assessed via AI against industry standards). Also featured in the 'Best Karate Classes in Brigg' list.
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Club Hub Awards 2025 — Finalist (Attraction or Venue Of The Year)
Andrew Banks / KRMA announced as a finalist for the Attraction or Venue Of The Year category of the Club Hub Awards 2025 (75 finalists shortlisted from 261 applications).
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Christmas Toy Drive 2025 — KRMA Main Sponsor
KRMA was the proud main sponsor of the Christmas Toy Drive 2025, an initiative running for more than a decade that brings hope and joy to children who might otherwise go without at Christmas.
Read the original article - 202617 September 2026
WMAC World Games 2026 / World Championships
14 KRMA competitors represented England at the WMAC World Games 2026 in Austria (17–20 September 2026), returning with 37 World Championship medals (5 Gold, 13 Silver, 19 Bronze).
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This timeline reflects verified KRMA milestones. We add to it as further milestones are evidenced and confirmed — we do not fill gaps to make the history look more complete.