NewsMassive CONGRATULATIONS to the Jyoshinmon members from New Zealand and Australia who competed in the following tournaments in Sydney! Also good news for Sensei Jason Ng.
Congratulations to Senpai Sian Scott! She was part of the National team who were selected to represent New Zealand at the Seniors only Oceania Karate Championships in Sydney, Australia.
The Oceania Karate Federation (OKF) is a member of the World Karate Federation (WKF) which has full Olympic recognition. The OKF will hold Senior Regional Karate Championships every year, with Junior/Cadet on alternate years.
| Name: | Category: | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Sian Scott | Female Kumite -55 Kg | Gold |
For more information, please visit the Karate New Zealand page - 2017 Oceania Karate Championships
Senpai Sian Scott and Senpai Jose Castillo were invited by Karate Papamoa to join their team in the Kumite divisions at the Gojukai National Championships. Senpai Zak Scott was also invited but unfortunately he fell ill with a viral infection and had to be hospitalised. It was a pity he did not recover in time to participate as a competitor.
| Name: | Category: | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Castillo | Kumite Male Open | 4th |
| Sian Scott | Kumite Female 16+ yrs Open | Gold |
Well done Sei-Ana Hugo and great effort by her little sister Michaela-Rikki. This was their first tournament in Australia.
Senpai Sian and Senpai Jose helped to coach our little team.
| Name: | Category: | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Sei-Ana Hugo | Kumite Individual Female Children 10 yrs | Bronze |
For full tournament results, please visit Sportdata at - 2017 Australian Schools Age Championships
Great results for Jyoshinmon members from NZ and Australia!
It was a good opportunity for our team to meet up with Senpai Jessica Whan Kan from the Jyoshinmon dojo in Melbourne.
| Name: | Category: | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Michaela-Rikki Hugo | Kata Individual Female U10 | Silver |
| Sei-Ana Hugo | Kumite Individual Female 11 yrs +39 | Bronze |
| Jose Castillo | Kumite Individual Male Seniors +84 | 5th |
| Sian Scott | Female Kumite -55 Kg Kumite Individual Female Seniors Open |
Silver Bronze |
| Jessica Whan Kan (Jyoshinmon Australia) |
Kumite Individual Female Seniors - 68 | Bronze |
For full tournament results, please visit Sportdata at - 2017 Australian Open Championships
Photo above: Jason on the right]
Congratulations to Sensei Jason Ng who passed his examinations during the Oceania Karate Championships to achieve the following qualifications:
OKF Kata Judge A
OKF Kumite Referee A
This news is also reported on the Karate New Zealand site at - Referees Pass Qualifications
