Over the first weekend of October 2022, karateka of Lismore Dojo competed at the Gold Coast Budo Challenge. The Challenge saw 178 competitors enter, with a focus on Kata on Saturday October 1st and Kumite on Sunday October 2nd. Competitors came from various Kyokushin organisations and other martial arts styles, locally and from far away as Perth.
The tournament was opened by the Japanese Consul, alongside Federal and State MPs. Competitors were led into the ring by Taiko drummers, and spectators were treated to a display of Taiko drumming. Throughout the event there were displays of Kobudo and Tameshiwari, with Sensei Phil Cox performing a multiple ice break.
Representing KIMAA on the mats were Kate Waspe, Chris Lindsay, Zac Curran and Deacon Thew. Lismore dojo head instructor Sensei Mark McFadden was a judge for Kata and Kumite events, Sempai Wally Gray was the ringside coach, and Sempai Trish Tan judged the Kumite events as well.
Congratulations to all the karateka who participated, and again for their results:
- Kate came 2nd in the 7-9 years Kata division
- Chris came 2nd in the male light weight advanced Kumite division
- Zac came 3rd in the men’s novice Kumite division
- and Deacon came 3rd in the men’s under 16s novice Kumite division.
Great effort by all at Lismore Dojo.
Kyokushin International Martial Arts Australia 