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SEKU Championships April 6th 2019

Excellent results at the Shotokan of England Karate Union annual championships on Saturday (April 6th) Newport IOW Shotokan club members Andy Shorkey, Malc Jupp and Connor Barnes entered into various categories. Connor who has just turn ten was the youngest to enter both of his events the 10years to 15years junior individual Kata (set moves) and the 10years to 15years junior under 5 foot Kumite (fighting) coming First in the Kata and second in the kumite. Andy and Malc both entered the adult individual kumite and after winning some hard fought rounds against some previous champions they met in the final with Andy taking the gold with an ippon (full point) They then teamed up with Norman Benn from the Uxbridge karate club and came first in the team kumite winning the prestige team shield. Andy was also presented with the most spirited fighter of the day award.