NewsWell done to our 9 Jyoshinmon members at the Central North Island Karate Championships - each achieving 1 or 2 medal placings! This year the event was held in Tauranga at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre and organised by Karate Auckland Inc.
Shihan David Bennett, Sensei Beaty Bennett and Sensei Chris Bennett were coaching our team and assisting were Senpai Zak Scott and Jose Castillo. Zak also helped to judge some of the events. Senpai Jojina Scott and Sian Scott assisting as Table Staff for Sportdata entry.
Officiating at both Kata and Kumite events was Sensei Jason Ng who is an A-Grade National Referee and Judge for Karate New Zealand. Thank you to the parents who provided much need support and a special mention to Cheryl MacDonald for taking videos of our competitors in action.
Here are our team's results:
| Name: | Category: | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Michaela Rikki Hugo | Girls Kata 5-7yrs Girls Kumite 6-7yrs |
Gold Gold |
| Skylar Castillo | Girls Kata 8-9yrs Girls Kumite 8-9yrs |
Gold Gold |
| Paige MacDonald | Girls Kata 8-9yrs Girls Kumite 8-9yrs |
Silver 5th Place |
| Juan Castillo | Boys Premier Kata 10-11yrs | Gold |
| Megan MacDonald | Girls Premeir Kata 10-11yrs | Bronze |
| Sei Ana Hugo | Girls Premier Kata 10-11yrs | Bronze |
| Tia Stowers | Girls Premier Kata 12-13yrs | Bronze |
| Phoebe Stowers | Female Junior Premier Kata 16-17yrs -65kg Womens Kumite |
Silver Bronze |
| Zak Scott | Mens Premier Kata | Gold |
For full tournament results, visit the CNI news page on the Karate New Zealand website.
