The Havering Interclub Martial Arts League 2026
The Havering Interclub League is the perfect next step for Martial Arts students looking to gain competitive experience in a safe, controlled, and friendly environment. If you train in Hornchurch, Romford, or Emerson Park, an Interclub is the ideal environment to grow your skills.
Hosted locally in Romford, this series is designed to build confidence, improve technique, and introduce students to the excitement of martial arts competition without the high pressure of a national tournament.
The 2026 League Schedule
This year, the league will take place over three events. Please mark these dates in your diary. Points are accumulated over the series for the final league table, rewarding consistency and development.
- Event 1: 14th February 2026
- Event 2: 14th March 2026
- Event 3: 18th April 2026
Event Location & Details
All rounds of the league will be held at a central venue in Havering.
- Venue: North Romford Community Centre
- Address: Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ
- Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
- Arrival: Please arrive 15 minutes early (11:45 am) to allow time for registration and preparation.
How to Enter
Participation is open to eligible students from all clubs entering the league (including Kato Martial Arts and SESK). To secure your place, please follow the steps below:
- Download the printable Entry Form using the button below, or collect one from our classes.
- Complete all sections, including the Student Details and Safety Waiver.
- Submit your form along with your entry fee to Master Fowden or the club by the deadline – 4th February.
Important Payment Notice As per the Event Organiser’s policy, all entry fees must be paid in CASH ONLY. We cannot accept card payments or bank transfers for this specific event.
Equipment & Safety Standards
Your safety is our highest priority. All competitors must have the correct equipment to participate. Any competitor without mandatory equipment will not be permitted to compete.
Mandatory Equipment (No Exceptions)
- Full Gi (Clean and in good condition)
- Hand Pads (Mittens)
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Mouth Guard
Equipment Loans & Purchases The club will loan competition-approved gloves for the event. All other safety equipment (such as mouth guards) can be purchased directly from the club at a discounted price for members.
Optional Equipment
- Shin Guards
- Foot Guards
- Body Protector
Competition Rules & Etiquette
- Respect: Disrespect toward officials, opponents, or other parents will result in immediate disqualification.
- Contact Level: Light continuous or point scoring (depending on category). Excessive force will be penalized.
- Sportsmanship: Win with humility, lose with dignity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this full-contact fighting?
Can I pay the entry fee by bank transfer or card?
Do I need to buy my own sparring gear?
Can a White Belt or new student enter?
Can parents and family watch?
Why Enter an Interclub?
- Experience: Learn how to manage adrenaline and perform under pressure.
- Safety: These events are “Light Contact.” Aggression is not tolerated; technique and control are rewarded.
- Community: It is a chance to meet students from other local clubs and build the Havering martial arts community.
How does the Team Format work?
Each match ends after a set time period (4–6 minutes depending on team size) or when a team reaches 12 points—whichever arrives sooner. The full timetable will be announced nearer the event.
How do substitutions and scoring work?
- Substitutions: The coach will shout ‘Change’. The current fighter steps off, and the next team member steps in. The timer is not paused during these moments.
- Scoring: When a point is scored, the referee calls it and fighting is paused. Both fighters return to starting positions, and the referee resumes the match.
