Category: Tournaments

On Saturday 4th July 2026, KIMAA had eight competitors enter the Jin Sei Ryu National Benefit Tournament at Sydney University.

This annual benefit tournament raises money which it donates to charity, ensuring the karateka can participate in their chosen events knowing some of the proceeds raised by entering go to good causes.

Shihan James Sidwell and Masumi Lipman supported the team who competed at the highest level.

The team of 8 achieved 9 First places, 12 Second places and 3 Third places. An excellent result given the limited preparation time.

A special congratulations to Billy who not only entered his first ever full contact bout, but as a veteran Orange belt (9th Kyu) was victorious over a yellow belt then a green belt to win First Place. A fantastic achievement.

Results include:

• Sempai Allan: 55+ years male black belt 2nd kata
• Sophie 13-15 years female 1st Kata, 1st Noncontact freestyle, 1st Contact points, 1st Fun sword
• Keshav 18-39 year males 3rd non contact freestyle
• Christopher 10-12 males 1st kata, 3rd non contact points, 1st non contact freestyle, 2nd fun sword
• Michael 10-12 years male 2nd kata. 2nd non contact points, 2nd non contact freestyle, 1st fun sword
• Ellie 13-15 years female 2nd Kata, 2nd Contact Points, 2nd Full Contact
• Billy 40- 54 year old 2nd kata, 1st non contact points, 2nd non contact freestyle, 1st full contact middleweight
• Nicholas under 7 male 2nd kata, 2nd non contact points, 2nd non contact freestyle, 3rd fun sword.

Congratulations to all the competitors and thank you to the instructors who contributed to their success.

On Sunday March 15th 2026, Shihan James Sidwell, supported by Masumi Lipman, led a contingent of 7 competitors at the Kempo Ryu 30th anniversary karate championships from Turramurra Dojo. The event had a high quality turnout of competitors.

The KIMAA team participated in numerous events and competed at a high level. Competition events entered and the results are listed below after the photos.

Sempai Maia entered:

• Kobudo Traditional Weapons – 14yrs & Above – All Grades – Male & Female (THIRD PLACE)
• Traditional Forms – 16-17yrs – Advanced to Black (THIRD PLACE)
• Traditional Forms – adults – Advanced to Black

Sempai Narmie entered:

• Female full contact adults all grades (THIRD PLACE and most spirited fighter award)
• Kobudo Traditional Weapons – 14yrs & Above – All Grades – Male & Female
• Traditional Forms – veterans – Advanced to Black
• Traditional Forms – adults – Advanced to Black

Nicholas entered:

• Sparring Points – 7yrs & Under – All Grades – Male & Female
• Sparring Freestyle – 7yrs & Under – All Grades – Male & Female (FIRST PLACE)
• Traditional Forms – 7yrs & Under – All Grades – Male & Female

Michael entered:

• Demonstrations – 13yrs & Under – All Grades – Male & Female
• Traditional Forms – 8-10yrs – Advanced to Black Grade – Male & Female
• Sparring Points – 8-10yrs – All Grades – Male & Female
• Sparring Freestyle – 8-10yrs – All Grades – Male & Female
• Full Contact – 9-10yrs – All Grades Male (THIRD PLACE)

Chris entered:

• Demonstrations – 13yrs & Under – All Grades – Male & Female
• Traditional Forms – 11-12yrs – Advanced to Black Grade – Male & Female
• Sparring Points – 11-12yrs – Advanced to Black Grade – Male & Female
• Sparring Freestyle – 11-12yrs – Advanced to Black Grade – Male & Female
• Full Contact – 11-12yrs – All Grades Male

Chloe entered:

• Traditional forms, 11-12yrs, Advanced to Black Grade, Male & Female.

Jonathon entered:

• Kata 8-10yrs (White to Orange Belt, 10th to 6th Kyu)

Congratulations to the KIMAA team for being highly competitive against many other styles with high quality participants.

All the work you put in to compete at this event has ensured you have all improved and are able to match it and succeed in many instances against your peers.

A special congratulations to Sempai Narmie who was awarded the most spirited fighter trophy.

KIMAA were honoured to be invited to attend the Jin Sei Ryu Tournament on Saturday July 5th. Kancho Ino Maquirang hosted a benefit tournament with the proceeds going to a number of charities.

KIMAA had four participants attend and compete in Kyokushin kata, Kobudo, freestyle kumite, point sparring, full contact kumite and sword fighting. The contingent was supported by Shihan James Sidwell and Sempai Adam Roach.

Sempai Narmie competed strongly in the women’s senior grade divisions for Kyokushin kata and Kobudo kata.

Oliver fought extremely well in a bout against a well matched opponent. Despite his opponent being shodan, Ollie fought competitively in his second ever tournament. The bout went to decision. He placed Second in his category, 16 & 17 years male Colts Full Contact (all grades).

Brothers Chris and Michael competed in five events, placing in several. A top effort from the boys in continuing to enter tournaments and they are growing quickly in skill and experience. Chris placed 3rd in Traditional Forms 8-10 years (beginners to intermediate) and 1st in Traditional Forms 8-10 years (advanced to black belt), performing Pinan San. He also placed 3rd in the fun ‘sword combat’ event for 8-10 years. Michael placed 3rd in Point Sparring 8-10 years and 3rd in Freestyle Sparring for 8-10 years.

It was good to see so many other dojos present also supporting the event and generating the sense of community that is so important in the martial arts.

Well done to our students. Osu.