NewsCentral North Island Open - regional championships held at the Te Rapa Sports Dome in Hamilton, organised by Karate New Zealand - CNI Region.
Jyoshinmon coaches were Shihan David Bennett, Sensei Beaty Bennett, and Sensei Chris Bennett who also helped with the judging when needed.
Also assisting with the judging in both kata and kumite were Senpai Zak Scott, Jojina Scott and Sian Scott. Our other black belts - Mexha Sane, Sevita Laufoli, Bruce Laufoli and Ross Laufoli - provided support to our juniors when it was their turn to compete, along with their proud parents. A special thank you to Sian Scott and Wendy Hinemoana Kearns for taking the images for the photo gallery above.
Fantastic effort by whole team and even though Michaela Rikki Hugo was unlucky to get a medal, she was fearless against opponents taller than her. Wendy Hinemoana Kearns no longer in the development catergory and got good experience in competing at premier events. Senpai Sevita Laufoli usually gets a medal placing but she also had tough competition.
Here are the team's tournament results:
| Name: | Category: | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Paige MacDonald | Kata Girls 6-7 years | Bronze |
| Katherina Mudliar | Kata Girls 6-7 years Kumite Girls 6-7 years |
Bronze Silver |
| Skylar Castillo | Kata Girls 6-7 years Kumite Girls 6-7 years |
Gold Gold |
| Megan MacDonald | Kata Girls 8-9 years Kumite Girls 8-9 years |
Silver Gold |
| Sei Ana Hugo | Kata Girls 8-9 years Kumite Girls 8-9 years |
Gold Silver |
| Juan Castillo | Kata Boys 8-9 years Kumite Boys 8-9 years |
Gold Gold |
| John Peyroux Bob | Kata Boys 8-9 years | Silver |
| Kaitlyn Peyroux Bob | Kata Girls 11-12 years | Gold |
| Avineel Mudliar | Kata Boys 11 years | Silver |
| Bruce Sabine | Premier Kata 14-15 years Boys Kumite 14-15 years Boys |
Gold Silver |
| Ross Laufoli | Premier Kata 14-15 years Boys Kumite 14-15 years Boys |
Bronze Bronze |
| Mexha Sane | Premier Kata Girls 14-17 Years Kumite Girls 14-17 Years Open Kumite Girls 14-17 Years |
Silver Gold Gold |
| Zak Scott | Premier Kata Open Mens | Gold |
