JKS IRELAND OPEN

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

We took a small squad of 7 competitors over to Dublin to compete in the JKS Irish Open on the 27th January.

The squad was a mixed batch of seasoned competitors and people making their debut in competition.

We competed throughout the day in kata, Junro kata and kumite events and with only 7 competitors we walked away with 1 Gold and 4 Bronze.

The results and competitors are shown below:-

Alex Powell - Senior mens 75+ kumite = Bronze

Ed Curtis - Debut, 16+ kata 4th kyu and under = Bronze

Jena Curtis - 16+ kata 4th kyu and under = Bronze

Cassie Davies - 14+15 years mixed kata = 1/4 finals

Catrin Manning - 16+17 years +54kgs kumite = Bronze, 16+ kata 4th kyu and under = Gold

Nathan Preece

Rhys Boyde - children's mixed kata = 1/4 finals

Well done to all competitors. If it didn't go your way this time then work hard for the next one.

This was a great weekend which we are looking forward to repeating next year.

I would also like to thank all the parents and travelling supporters who came over for the weekend. Was great to have you all behind us.