S.E.K.U Annual Championships

This years SEKU annual competition returned to its roots to the Portsmouth Academy after thirty five years away at the Mountbatten centre. Five club members entered in various categories.  

Cory Swinfield, Jenson Walsh & Rocco Walsh entered the junior team kata, Junior black/brown belt Kata & over 5’ San-Bon Kumite (3 step fighting) Cory also entered the over 5’ Kumite.

Simon Barnes entered the adult Dan grade Kumite. This was Simons first competition as an adult after a break in training of 31 years. Connor Barnes entered the pee-wee (under 10 years) Kata & San-bon Kumite. All members perform extremely well going through a number of rounds especially Connor who won both of his categories and was also awarded the Biff Thompson Memorial Trophy (for Spirit).

Portsmouth 47th Open Championships

Well done to the Six club members that entered the 47th Portsmouth open championships. Andy Shorkey, Dan Moss, Jenson Walsh, Rocco Walsh, Connor Barnes and Oliver Scobbie. This was Dans and Oliver's first time entering a competition and was a great experience for them both. Special thanks to Aaron Periera from Lovedean karate club for making up the third man for the adult team Kumite.

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