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: |
|---|---|---|
| Ane Stowers | Kata Girls 12-13 Years Kumite Girls 12-13 Years |
Silver Gold |
| John Peyroux Bob | Kata Boys 8-9 years | Silver |
| Jose Castillo | Kumite Mens +75kg Kumite Open Senior Male |
Bronze Bronze |
| Juan Castillo | Kata Boys 8-9 years Kumite Boys 8-9 years |
Gold Gold |
| Kaitlyn Peyroux Bob | Kata Girls 11 years | Bronze |
| Kirby Wotherspoon | Kata Open Senior Female | Silver |
| Mason Stewart | Kata Boys 12-13 Years Kumite Boys 12-13 Years |
4th Place 4th Place |
| Megan MacDonald | Kumite Girls 8-9 years | Silver |
| Mexha Sane | Kata Girls 16-17 Years Kumite Girls 16-17 Years |
Silver Gold |
| 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 |
| Phoebe Stowers | Kata Girls 14-15 Years Kumite Girls 14-15 Years Kumite Girls Open |
Silver Gold Gold |
| Sei Ana Hugo | Kata Girls 11 years | 4th Place |
| Skylar Castillo | Kata Girls 8-9 years Kumite Girls 8-9 years |
Silver Gold |
| Wendy Hinemoana Kearns | Kata Development Senior Female Kumite Development Senior Female |
Bronze Silver |
| Zak Scott | Kata Open Senior Male | Bronze |
