Veras Academy held a general grading on Saturday 12th December, where all of our students – especially the Little Tigers, got to display their skills and be rewarded for their hard work. Congratulations to everyone who graded, you’ve shown a great deal of dedication and determination through these challenging times Read more…
“The ultimate aim of the art of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the characters of the participants” Master Gichin Funakoshi On Sunday 13th December, Veras Academy held it’s black belt DAN grading. The gruelling 3-hour grading exam took place at our Haringey dojo Read more…
In a year of such uncertainty, Veras Academy have continued to play an essential part in the well-being of it’s students, offering the physical and mental well-being support needed, while overcoming so many unexpected challenges ourselves. At Veras Academy, we recognise the importance of the link between fitness and mental Read more…
Congratulations Sensei Raphael Veras on your selection as the National Coach for Luxembourg We are all very proud of your achievement!
Sunday 8th March saw our club grading. 35 students from Poplar, Islington, Haringey, Hackney and Dagenham came together to display their skills and show Sensei’s Raphael Veras, Sergio Gomes, Donna Blake and Marco Correia the standard required to grade to the next level. Sensei Raphael Veras was pleased with the Read more…
Congratulations to Luan on becoming the 14-15 years -63kg European Champion! You made England proud! Sensei Raphael Veras says “I’m extremely proud to call you my son. You are special, champ. God has a big plan for you ?❤️” Thank you to the English Karate Federation coaches and team mates Read more…
Congratulations Vadim Druta for winning Gold medal ? in Individual Kumite 8-9 years. Awesome job ?✅??