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Great results for our 10 Jyoshinmon team members at the New Zealand Karate Open Championships!
This 2-day international event was held in Christchurch at the Pioneer Stadium, which was organised by the Canterbury Westland region of Karate New Zealand. The Director of the Japanese Consulate also gave a short welcoming speech, as Karate is included in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Shihan David Bennett, Sensei Beaty Bennett, Sensei Chris Bennett and Sensei Chante Betham coached our team. Sensei Chris also provided technical support for the Sportdata tournament entries and results.
Sensei Jason Ng participated as one of the National Referees and Judges in both Kata and Kumite. This time Senpai Jojina Scott assisted as a Table Official and provided training for Sportdata entry to new volunteers.
The parents were very encouraging (and wonderfully vocal) with their support of the whole team as each member competed.
Here are our team's results:
| Name: | Category: | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Castillo | Kumite Male Senior Open Premier | 5th Place |
| Joshua Emnmerson | Kata Male 10-11 Yrs Intermediate Kumite Male 10-11 Yrs Intermediate |
Silver Gold |
| Juan Castillo | Kata Male 12-13 Yrs Premier Kumite Male 12-13 Yrs Premier -44kg |
Bronze Gold |
| McKenzie Tuala-Pine | Kumite Female +18 yrs Premier +59kg Kumite Female Senior Open Premier |
Silver Silver |
| Michael-Rikki Hugo | Kumite Female 8-9 Yrs Development -29kg | Gold |
| Odeci Sane | Kumite Female 12-13 Yrs Premier +47kg | Gold |
| Sei-Ana Hugo | Kata Female 10-11 Yrs Premier Kumite Female 10-11 Yrs Premier +35kg |
Bronze Gold |
| Sevita Laufoli | Kumite Female Senior Open Premier Kumite Female +18 Yrs Premier +59kg |
4th 4th |
| Skylar Castillo | Kumite Female 10-11 Yrs Premier +35kg | Silver |
| Zak Scott | Kata Male Open Premier | Bronze |
For full tournament results, visit Sportdata - 2018 New Zealand Open.