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| KDF squad success at the English Karate National Championships |
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Tags kdf - english - karate federation - championships - 2009 - english karate federation - karate championships KDF squad success at the English Karate National ChampionshipsSheffield’s Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, held the 2009 official English Karate National Championships.
Squad member Lee Rose won Gold in the Male +78kg under 21yrs Heavyweight section, Lee has been training with Sensei Tony Gray since he was 6 years old now 20, this is Lee’s 1st National Kumite title. Taking gold, Nicole Halsall also led the way with an impressive performance in the Female Junior –55kg under 18yrs Kumite category, complemented by her club mate Natalie Charlton who took a spirited bronze in the same category. Nicole finished a tiring day fighting in the Under 18s Open Kumite Category and a bronze in the under 21yrs Kumite, this came about as a promotional climb in selections toward the Junior World Championships. A great performance of Kata and Bunkai (application of the moves) by the team of Luke Scott, Alex Hodge and Zach Scott in the Male Senior Team Kata, beating all opposition with a unanimous decision taking all the flags from the referees in the final. Other Team Kata results were added to the tally when Natalie and Nicole teamed up with Becky Mclorie to take Bronze in the Female Senior Team Kata. Ross Mathieu won a Bronze medal in the Male –68kg under 21yrs Lightweight section, Ross was disappointed with his bronze medal but has maintained consistency over the last few years winning English \ British titles. Ross is also now a under 21yrs English International and recently returned from the Junior Europeans. Zach Scott hadn’t finished with his quest for medals, taking a gusty bronze in the Male Cadet +70kg under 16yrs heavyweight event. KDF Team Coaches Steve Scott and Tony Gray both agreed this tournament carried a lot of unnecessary problems, which was met with great team spirit and solidarity involving coaches, parents and competitors, and would like to take this opportunity to express a special thank you to all who gave support” The KDF Squad:
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