NewsPremier Karate Open tournament organised by Karate Auckland in association with Karate New Zealand, the official governing body of karate in New Zealand. The tournament was held at the AMI Netball Stadium in Auckland, with international competitors from Japan and France.
We had 10 Jyoshinmon team members who did very well though Caitlyn Peyroux-Bob and Jose Castillo were unlucky in getting a medal placing this time.
Coaching our team were Shihan David Bennett, Sensei Beaty Bennett, and Sensei Chris Bennett. Shihan and Sensei Beaty were also invited to present the trophies to the 1st Place competitors.
It's good to see this event increase in prominence in the Karate calendar each year.
Here are the team's tournament results:
| Name: | Category: | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Skylar Castillo | Kata Girls 8-9 years Kumite Girls 8-9 years |
Bronze Bronze |
| Juan Castillo | Kata Boys 8-9 years Kumite Boys 8-9 years |
Silver Gold |
| Sei Ana Hugo | Kata Girls 8-9 years | Bronze |
| John Peyroux-Bob | Kumite Boys 8-9 years | Bronze |
| Odeci Sane | Kata Girls 10-11 years Kumite Girls 10-11 years |
Silver Bronze |
| Mexha Sane | Premier Kata Girls 16-17 Years Kumite Girls 16-17 Years Team Kumite Girls |
Gold Gold Silver |
| Sian Scott | Senior Kumite Female | Bronze |
| Zak Scott | Premier Kata Male 18-20yrs | Silver |
