Wigan karate instructor Amy Davis crowned WUKF World Champion

Wigan karate instructor Amy Davis brought home a prestigious World Championship title after representing AKA Great Britain at the WUKF World Championships in Romania.

Competing in the Female 36–40 Years Under 60kg Kumite category, Davis produced a series of strong

performances against international competitors before securing the World Championship title.

In her opening bout, Davis defeated her opponent from the Czech Republic 7–2, finishing the contest with an Ippon. In the final, she faced an opponent from the USA and held her nerve to secure a 6–3 victory, becoming World Champion.

The achievement adds another major title to an already impressive international career.

Davis has previously won three World Championship bronze medals, alongside three European gold medals, two European silver medals and one European bronze medal.

But for Davis, the achievement is about more than adding another medal to her collection.

As the founder and instructor of Shouri Karate Club in Hawkley Hall, she now has the opportunity to inspire the next generation of martial artists in the local community.

“Becoming World Champion is something I have worked incredibly hard for, and it is difficult to put into words what it means,” said Sensei Davis.

“I have represented Great Britain at international level for many years, experienced the highs and lows of competition and learned a huge amount from every tournament. To finally become World Champion is incredibly special.”

“What makes it even more meaningful is being able to bring that experience back into my own club and share it with my students. I want them to see that with hard work, consistency and belief in yourself, you really can achieve things you once thought were out of reach.”

Davis is also part of the AKA Great Britain coaching team, helping support and develop other athletes competing at international level.

Her success at the World Championships comes alongside her work at Shouri Karate Club, where she teaches students in a friendly and supportive environment, helping children and adults develop confidence, discipline, fitness and martial arts skills.

“I want my students to know that being a champion isn't just about winning medals,” Davis added.

“It's about getting back up when things don't go your way, learning from setbacks and continuing to work towards your goals. That's the message I want to pass on to every student who walks through our doors.”

Davis hopes her World Championship victory will help raise the profile of karate within the local community and encourage more people to discover the benefits of martial arts.

Sensei Amy Davis, 3rd Dan, is an international karate athlete representing AKA Great Britain, a WUKF

World Champion and member of the AKA Great Britain coaching team.

• WUKF World Champion – Kumite, 2026

• 3× World Championship bronze medallist

• 3× European Champion

• 2× European Championship silver medallist

• 1× European Championship bronze medallist

• 3rd Dan Black Belt

• AKA Great Britain international athlete and coach

• Instructor at Shouri Karate Club

Shouri Karate Club provides karate training for children and adults in the local community, welcoming beginners through to experienced martial artists.

The club focuses on developing confidence, discipline, fitness, self-defence, technical ability and a positive mindset, while creating a friendly and supportive environment for students of all abilities.

Website: www.shourikarate.com