martial arts training : karate events

Karate Events

Northern Open Classic	14-09-2008
This was the KSE squads first time at the Northern Open Classic, so we werent sure what to expect. The tournament was very well attended - in fact perhaps too well attended for a 3 area tournament.
The KSE team consisted of Daniel Wignall - Danielle Lee - Yasmin Lee - Naomi Marshall - Luke Jones - Lisa Marfell - Melissa Clayton and Daniel Hopper. Coaching was Alison Lee and officiating was Penny Kent.
It was a very long day for all concerned and especially for young Daniel Hopper who competed in the first event at 11am and the very last event at 8.30pm!! However his wait was made worth while as he won his kumite match which helped our kumite team secure a Gold medal along side team mate Daniel Wignall and Luke Jones.
Naomi Marshall achieved our second Gold medal in the individual kumite after winning 5 consecutive matches - well done Naomi. Daniel Wignall also perfomed well in indiv. kata and secured a Silver medal to go with his Gold team kumite medal. Our girls kata team also did well taking Bronze. Finally Lisa Marfell defeated club mate Melissa to take a Bronze in the girls 14-16yrs indiv. kumite. Our thanks to all the team including coach- referee and of course the parents for their support!