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2009 Manawatu Champs - 16 June 2009

 

Manawatu Champs 14th June 2009

The Manawatu Champs (organised by Gregor McLaclan, Wadokai) completed successfully, being the second one attended by Karate Do Shitokai New Zealand -  Palmerston North. The event was well attended by most of the local clubs with about 85 competitors taking part with about an equal number of supporters. A key focus were the younger members  mixing it up in both Kata and Kumite.


The highlights for me was the Boys 13-15 Premier kumite, Barney Gill and the Mens Open Kumite. Barney put in some awesome moves while the Mens really mixed it up providing displays of some good old dojo sparring moves. Tim and Hogan kept it tight with only a point in it, in the end.


As for Karate Do Shitokai - Palmerston North (PSK), for a small club we did very well with another 66% success rate. Ann won the womans Novice which is a fantastic result, given 6 months training (although she was being drilled leading up to it). Kieran achieved 2nd in the Boys 13-15 years Premier grade. His first two katas taking all flags with the Shitei katas, followed by Gojushiho for the final.


Manawatu Champs Results 2009


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Still to Come - Sensei Bob to visit Palmerston North

Sensei Bob, Nicky and her mum will be stopping with us on their way to the Nationals in Wellington. Another great chance to catch up with Sensei Bob including a couple of training sessions. Bob and Nicky had recently returned back from a very successful trip in Noumea visiting a Shitoryu Club, providing around 100 hours of training. You can read more about his trip by visiting Karate Do Shitokai New Zealand by clicking this link



And of course - New Zealand Nationals 11th - 12th July 2009

Yes, it is getting closer. New Zealand Nationals are in Wellington on the 11th - 12th July. Sensei Bob has quite a few travelling down for this event and likewise we are also looking forward to competing. This will be a time for when we will all be able to catch up with some of the other club members and I am sure we will also be treated to something special.



Regards