Oubaitori Karate Club
Sponsorship Opportunity: Help a Father & Son Represent England at the WKU World Karate Championships
Location: Peterborough, UK
Sponsorship Type: Sport (Karate) – International Representation
Seeking: Financial Sponsorship, Brand Support, Equipment/Kit Partnerships
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Overview:
We’re inviting sponsors to support a truly inspiring journey: a father-and-son karate team from Peterborough who’ve both earned their place to represent England at the 2025 WKU World Karate Championships in Germany.
Matt (3rd Dan Sensei, WKU World Champion, and community coach) and his 9-year-old son Leo (English Kumite Champion 2025) are preparing to compete side by side on the global stage—a rare opportunity that symbolises dedication, discipline, and the strength of family.
Their journey has captured the hearts of many—not only for their talent but for the values they represent: perseverance, humility, and community spirit. Both train and teach at Oubaitori Karate Club, a not-for-profit, family-run dojo that serves families and children across Peterborough.
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Why Partner With Us?
This sponsorship is not just a donation—it’s a partnership with visibility, heart, and strong local engagement. We’re committed to celebrating and showcasing every sponsor who helps power this dream.
✅ All Sponsors Receive:
• Logo placement on our website with link to your business
• Thanks and tags on all social media posts and updates
• Recognition in local press releases and promotional materials
• Community goodwill through association with a grassroots family story
🎽 Tiered Sponsorship Benefits Include:
• Logo placement on competition and training kit worn at national and international events
• Shoutouts across our social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & X)
• Sponsor logos on banners displayed at local events, competitions, and at our dojo (based on support level)
• Invitation to a meet & greet or thank-you event at our dojo
• Use of team photos and story for your own CSR or marketing purposes
We will proudly represent and promote our sponsors throughout the campaign and long after the championships.
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How Your Support Helps:
• Flights and travel to Germany
• Accommodation for the tournament
• WKU entry fees and official team kit
• Training and competition costs for both athletes
As this is a fully self-funded family campaign, every contribution helps directly with getting these two deserving athletes to the world stage.
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Let’s Create Something Powerful Together
Sponsoring Matt and Leo means being part of something meaningful—from a grassroots dojo to the global arena, driven by passion and pride.
We’d love to hear from organisations who share our values and want to be part of this exceptional journey.
Target Audience
Our campaign appeals to a wide and engaged community across both sport and family demographics. From martial arts enthusiasts to parents, local supporters and young athletes, this is a feel-good, family-powered story that resonates across generations.
🎯 Core Audience Profile:
• Age Range:
• Primary: 25–55 (parents, families, sponsors, club supporters)
• Secondary: 8–18 (young athletes and their peers)
• Gender:
• 60% Female / 40% Male audience on social media
• Strong interest from mums, families, and youth supporters
• Demographic:
• ABC1 (working professionals, parents, educators, small business owners)
• Community-minded, health-conscious, active lifestyle families
• Martial arts practitioners and enthusiasts (regional and national level)
• Values & Interests:
• Family, fitness, youth development, discipline, education, local community
• Interested in sport, wellbeing, parenting, grassroots initiatives, inspirational stories
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💬 Why Our Audience Engages:
Our followers are not just watching—they’re invested. This is a real story about a father and son chasing a shared dream, grounded in hard work and local roots. It resonates deeply with:
• Families who see their own children in Leo’s journey
• Parents inspired by Matt’s dedication and coaching
• Local supporters proud to back homegrown talent on a world stage
• Karate clubs and martial arts communities across the UK and beyond
With every post and appearance, we invite sponsors to be a visible part of that story—in a way that feels personal, positive, and powerful.
Key Dates and Timings
Where Is This Happening?
• Location: Calw, Germany (WKU World Championships – October 2025)
• Training Base: Oubaitori Karate Club, Peterborough
• Community Engagement: We are active across Peterborough through our dojo and events, with strong parent and youth engagement
Specific Opportunity Details
What We’re Offering to Partners:
We are proud to offer real visibility and meaningful engagement to our sponsors, with benefits including:
✅ Logo placement on training and competition kit
✅ Logo on our website with backlink to your business
✅ Frequent mentions and tags on social media, thanking your business for your support
✅ Inclusion on a sponsor banner (for mid-to-top-tier sponsors), displayed at our club and at events
✅ Recognition in press materials, dojo events, and community showcases
Whether you’re a local business or a national brand, your support will be seen, appreciated, and shared widely across our network.
Audience & Online Presence:
• Website: oubaitori.uk – growing weekly traffic through campaign engagement
• Social Media Reach (combined):
• Facebook: ~352 followers
• TikTok: 132 followers
• Posts reach 4,000–7,000 impressions on average across platforms
• Club Community:
•. 40+ active students and families at Oubaitori Karate Club
• Regular attendance at regional and national competitions
• Strong local network with schools, parent groups, and community partners
Features and Benefits
We’re committed to offering real, high-value visibility to every sponsor who supports Matt and Leo’s journey to the 2025 WKU World Championships. Your brand will be proudly and publicly celebrated across our training, events, media coverage and online platforms — with tailored opportunities depending on your sponsorship level.
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⭐ Sponsor Benefits Include:
✅ Brand Visibility
• Your logo displayed on training and competition kit worn at local, national, and international events
• Logo on a branded banner displayed at the Oubaitori dojo and at public appearances (for mid–high tier sponsors)
• Your business name/logo featured on our official website with backlink
• Recognition in press materials and community newsletters
📱 Digital & Social Media Promotion
• Thanks and shoutouts on every social media post, with tags and direct links to your business
• Regular sponsor spotlight posts across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & X
• Use of team images/stories for your own marketing or CSR content
🎤 Community Recognition
• Acknowledgement at club events, training days, and meet-and-greets
• Invitation to a thank-you event or dojo visit to meet the team and community
• Opportunities to appear in photo ops and press coverage
🎁 Additional Promotional Opportunities (Custom/Optional)
• Display or distribution of your promotional materials at dojo events
• Product sampling or voucher inclusion in parent/community packs
• Custom content collaborations (videos, testimonials, sponsor stories)
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💡 Why It Works:
This is a highly personal, engaging campaign with real-world, local connection and a strong feel-good story. As a sponsor, you’re not just getting your name out there — you’re becoming part of a journey that inspires, empowers, and brings people together.
Other Partners
Airport Taxis Peterborough
Previous year included BGL Group and Evaluagent
Investment
We are seeking a total investment of £2,000 to cover the full cost of sending Matt and Leo to represent England at the 2025 WKU World Championships in Germany.
This amount will directly fund:
• ✈️ Flights & travel
• 🥋 Competition kit & official teamwear
• 🏨 Accommodation & hotel expenses
• 🏅 Entry into multiple categories
• 🩺 Medical checks & athlete insurance
• 💪 Pre-tournament training and preparation
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💷 Type of Support Accepted:
We welcome a range of support options and are happy to discuss what works best for you or your organisation:
• Cash sponsorship (full or part contributions toward the £2,000 goal)
• Contra/promotional support (e.g. printing, travel gear, supplements, kit, design services)
• Product donations or vouchers for community raffles, dojo events, or fundraising
Every contribution is gratefully received, and we offer tiered recognition and benefits based on your level of support.
We’ve created flexible sponsorship tiers so individuals and businesses of all sizes can get involved and receive meaningful recognition for their support.
All contributions go directly toward helping Matt and Leo represent Team England at the 2025 WKU World Karate Championships in Germany — covering travel, entry, kit, and competition costs.
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🥉 Bronze Sponsor – £250+
Perfect for small businesses or supporters looking to make a big impact locally.
You’ll receive:
• Logo and name on the Supporters Page of oubaitori.uk
• Thank-you posts on social media (tagged & shared with your business)
• Sponsor shout-out in club newsletters and community groups
• Optional: include a flyer or voucher in our local events/fundraisers
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🥈 Silver Sponsor – £500+
Ideal for businesses looking for regional exposure and strong community alignment.
You’ll receive everything in Bronze, plus:
• Logo placement on training kit worn in the lead-up to the World Championships
• Regular sponsor spotlight posts across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
• Your logo featured in local press releases and promotional materials
• Opportunity to include promo items in giveaways or raffles at club events
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🥇 Gold Sponsor – £1,000+
Our premium package for those wanting to make a bold, visible impact.
You’ll receive everything in Silver, plus:
• Logo printed on official competition kit worn at national and international events
• Logo featured on a sponsor banner displayed at our dojo and events
• Personalised thank-you video from Matt and Leo
• Invitation to dojo visit or sponsor thank-you event, with social content created
• Use of campaign images, media, and story for your marketing or CSR
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🤝 Custom or Contra Sponsorships Welcome
If you’d like to offer product, service, or promotional support (e.g. printing, travel essentials, fitness products), we’re happy to discuss a custom sponsorship tier that suits your brand and budget.
Other Info
While our current social media following is modest, our real strength lies in our deep community engagement.
As a not-for-profit, family-run karate club, our focus isn’t on follower counts — it’s on helping people grow. Every week, we support dozens of families in Peterborough through affordable martial arts training, youth mentoring, confidence-building, and inclusive community events.
The father–son journey to the WKU World Championships has already inspired local press attention and strong word-of-mouth support, and we expect visibility to grow significantly as the campaign progresses toward October.
Sponsoring this campaign means aligning with a real, values-driven grassroots story — one that people believe in, share, and rally behind.
Your brand won’t just be another logo. It’ll be part of a meaningful journey that our club, our city, and our supporters will never forget.