Walsall Youngsters win Medals at Childrens' Championships
On Saturday 14th March the Walsall Karate Dojo Junior squad were competing at the JKS England Children's competition in Nottingham. A team of 14 entered and every single one did us proud putting themselves onto the mat in both kumite and kata showing great spirit and determination. Congratulations to the following medallists:
Gold
Thomas Elmore - Mixed Kata - 6th kyu to 4th Kyu - 9yrs & below
Ean Pabinguit – Male Kata - 3rd Kyu – shodan - 10 - 15yrs
Leo Bateman – Team Kumite
Thomas Elmore – Team Kumite
Silver
Thomas Elmore - Male Kumite - 10th – 4th kyu - 8 – 10yrs old
Ben Peach – Team Kumite
Bronze
Daniel Woodcock - Male Kumite - 3rd Kyu – shodan - 11 – 15yrs
Rianna Somerfield – Team Kumite
A huge thanks to coaches for the day; Darren Rushton, Paul Stanley and Millie Stanley. Also a big thank you to all family members and friends for their support on the day. Finally thank you to Alan Campbell Sensei and Wendy Preston for organising a great competition.