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Nine competitors from the Northern Beaches Shito-Ryu Karate Dojo brought home an impressive 29 medals after competing at the Traditional Japanese Karate National Championships in Adelaide. Photos supplied
Nine competitors from the Northern Beaches Shito-Ryu Karate Dojo returned home with an impressive 29 medals after competing at the Traditional Japanese Karate National Championships in Adelaide recently.
The team featured a diverse mix of athletes, including a 10- and 12-year-old, three teenagers and four adults. Sensei Helle competed while also serving as a judge at the national event.
For some competitors it was their first ever tournament and first medal, while others stepped up into new and far more challenging divisions.
After months of intense training and weekends dedicated to refining their skills, each team member demonstrated strong technique and commitment to their martial art. With Sensei Helle also working as a judge, the dojo maintains a high training standard that was clearly reflected in the team’s results.
Preparation continued even after arriving in Adelaide, with athletes taking part in beach training sessions and visiting a local dojo as guests.
The results proved to be a family affair.
Brothers Nathanial and Aksel competed alongside their mum, Sensei Helle, while friend Logan secured two gold, one silver and one bronze medal.
Tim claimed one gold and one bronze medal, while Nicky earned one gold, one silver and two bronze. 10-year-old Phoenix collected two gold, one silver and one bronze.
Martha celebrated her first ever competition and medal haul with one gold and two bronze, while her son Kaito secured two gold and one bronze.
Following the championships, the team celebrated their achievements by exploring Adelaide and the Barossa Valley.
Sensei Helle reflected on the experience, saying growth happens in the dojo but lifelong bonds are forged on the road.
The Northern Beaches Karate club runs classes during the school term on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bucasia Community Hall in Wallace Avenue. For more information contact 0488 146 644.
Contributed by Gerri Kissner
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