NewsGreat effort by our Jyoshinmon team who competed at the Hamilton Open Karate Tournament at the Te Rapa Sports Dome in Hamilton, organised by Karate New Zealand - Central North Island Region. A minute's silence was held in respect for Shihan Bob Dalton, Chief Instructor of Karatedo Shitoryu New Zealand who sadly passed away last February.
Our team were coached by Shihan David Bennett, Sensei Beaty Bennett and Sensei Chris Bennett.
As usual, Sensei Jason Ng was one of the Referees for Kata and Kumite. Assisting as Score Supervisor was Senpai Jojina Scott on Mat 2. Rallying support for our team were the proud parents.
Well done to all our competitors and better luck next time for Mason Stewart, Sei Ana and Michaela Hugo.
Here are the team's tournament results:
| Name: | Category: | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Michaela Hugo | Kata Girls 6-7 years Kumite Girls 6-7 years |
4th Place 5th Place |
| Paige MacDonald | Kata Girls 6-7 years Kumite Girls 5-7 years |
Bronze Bronze |
| Skylar Castillo | Kata Girls 8-9 years Kumite Girls 8-9 years |
Silver Gold |
| Megan MacDonald | Kumite Girls 8-9 years | Silver |
| Sei Ana Hugo | Kata Girls 11 years | 4th Place |
| 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 years | Bronze |
| Ane Stowers | Kata Girls 12-13 Years Kumite Girls 12-13 Years |
Silver Gold |
| Mason Stewart | Kata Boys 12-13 Years Kumite Boys 12-13 Years |
4th Place 4th Place |
| Phoebe Stowers | Kata Girls 14-15 Years Kumite Girls 14-15 Years Kumite Girls Open |
Silver Gold Gold |
| Mexha Sane | Kata Girls 16-17 Years Kumite Girls 16-17 Years |
Silver Gold |
| Wendy Hinemoana Kearns | Kata Development Senior Female Kumite Development Senior Female |
Bronze Silver |
| Jose Castillo | Kumite Mens +75kg Kumite Open Senior Male |
Bronze Bronze |
| Zak Scott | Kata Open Senior Male | Bronze |
| Kirby Wotherspoon | Kata Open Senior Female | Silver |
