NewsGreat effort by our Jyoshinmon members who participated at the 2024 National Karate Championships!
This event was held at the Auckland Netball Centre stadium on 6th-7th September and it's the biggest tournament in the Karate New Zealand calendar. Our members were competing in Premier divisions and gained valuable mat time with more experienced players.
Hannah Rajkumar took part in the Team Kumite division with North Island versus the team from South Island. It was very exciting with all the different age groups competing and Team North Island winning by only 1 point!
| Name: | Category: | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Hannah Rajkumar | Kata - Female- 16/17 Years Premier Kata - Female - SENIOR - Premier Kumite- Female- 16/17 Years Premier -60kg Team Kumite NORTH vs SOUTH |
Participated Participated 4th Place GOLD |
| Ghazal Sandhu | Kata - FEMALE - 14/15 Years Premier Kumite - Female - 14/15 Years Open Kumite - Female - 14/15 Years Premier +55 kg |
Participated 5th Place BRONZE |
| Shyvaya Walters | Kumite - Female - 16/17 Years Premier +60 kg | 4th Place |
The club aims to participate more in tournaments next year and hold interclub competitions. For those who wish to compete in tournaments, ask your Sensei about joining the Competition Training sessions on Saturday mornings at the New Lynn dojo.
Our thanks to our registered Coaches - Senseis Chris Bennett, Zak Bennett and Jojina Bennett
Sensei Jason Ng was one of the National Referees at the tournament (3rd from right).
Sensei Chris Bennett also helped as a Tournament Official (first from left).
50 Years of Karate New Zealand
After the tournament there was an informal gathering to celebrate 50 years of KNZ as the official governing body of karate in New Zealand. Shihan David Bennett recounted his experience with KNZ as a Referee for over 30 years, and Sensei Beaty Bennett had been the Chairperson for Karate Auckland. Both have supported the National Team over the years as they travelled to different countries for the Commonwealth Karate Championships, Oceania Karate Federation and World Karate Federation Championships.
For full results of the New Zealand National Karate Championships - visit Sportdata.
