STUDENTS from Mid North Coast Karate, based in Kew, have returned triumphant from the Goshin Ryu Karate National Championships in Sydney, earning an impressive tally of medals across Kata, Kumite and Demonstration events.
All students achieved podium finishes in both individual and team events.
“I am extremely proud of each and every one of my students,” said Sensei Anissa Hilton, head instructor at Mid North Coast Karate.
“They have trained hard, and their dedication has paid off with the tremendous results they achieved.”
Sensei Anissa Hilton placed 1st in Ladies Veterans Kata, 1st in Ladies Veterans Kumite and 2nd in the Ladies Open Kata. Sensei Shaun Budai placed 2nd in Mens Open Kumite and 3rd in Mens Open Kata.
Sempai Isaac Salmon placed 1st in the Open Demonstration Event and 2nd in 17yrs Kumite.
Sempai Eric Millgate placed 3rd in 17yrs Kumite whilst Sempai Sam Hilton placed 2nd in 16yrs Kumite.
Kellie Eggins placed 2nd in the Ladies Orange to Brown Kumite, 3rd in Open Team Kata, 3rd in the Ladies Open Kumite, 3rd in Ladies Veterans Kumite and 3rd in Ladies Veterans Kata.
Troy Phillipson-Nichols placed 1st in Mens Brown Belt Kata and 2nd in Mens Brown Belt Kumite.
Isla Wilkinson placed 1st in 16/17yrs Kata, 1st in Ladies Orange to Brown Kata, 2nd in 16/17yrs Kumite, 3rd in Open Team Kata and 3rd in the Open Demonstration Event.
Indy Cook placed 2nd in the Junior Demonstration Event, 2nd in 15yrs Kumite, 2nd in the Junior Team Kata, 3rd in 14/15yrs Kata and 3rd in Open Team Kata.
Addison Williams placed 1st in 11yrs Kumite and 2nd in Junior Team Kata and Evelyn Williams placed 1st in 7-9yrs Kata, 1st in 8-10yrs Kumite and 2nd in the Junior Team Kata.
“The Goshin Ryu Nationals aren’t just about medals,” Sensei Hilton said.
“They are about being your personal best, confidence, and having the courage to step on the mat.”
