KIMAA karateka from Turramurra and Taree dojos competed in the KIKO tournament on Sunday. Numerous students placed in both the Kata and Points Sparring categories. Congratulations to all competitors for their robust budo spirit.
KIMAA was represented on the Officials table by Shihan Idir Bahamid, Shihan Mark Shelmerdine, Shihan James Sidwell and Masumi Lipman. The competitors were coached by Sensei Ben Ng, Sensei Alex Lloyd and Sensei Mark Long, with additional moral and photography support from Sophie Shi. Special thanks to all the parents who came out to support as well.
Kata Placements
- Melissa Wang, 8-10 Years Intermediate Kata, 4th Place
- Jonathan Hong, 8-10 Years Beginners Kata, 2nd Place
- Talitha Ferguson, 11-12 Years Intermediate Kata, 3rd Place
- Chloe Le Bescont, 11-12 Years Advanced Kata, 2nd Place
- Jameson Smith, 13-15 Years Intermediate Kata, 1st Place
- Malihah Azeem, 13-15 Years Advanced Kata, 1st Place
- Sensei Mark Long, 16 Years & Over Advanced Kata, 2nd Place
- Sam Kelly, 16 Years & Over Beginner/Intermediate Kata, 2nd Place
Point Sparring Placements
- Jonathan Hong, Division 2, 1st Place
- Talitha Ferguson, Division 6, 3rd Place
- Malihah Azeem, Division 7, 1st Place
- CJ Shelmerdine, Division 7, 2nd Place
- Chris Paunescu, Division 9, 1st Place
- Peter Madigan, Division 9, 2nd Place
- Sensei Mark Long, Division 10, 1st Place
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