England Selection Success
Published
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
The following students were selected for the Junior kumite squad (10-15yrs):
Emma Quinn
Tiffany Tang
James Knipe
Richard Knipe
Ryan Collins
Jack Bevan
The following students were selected for the Kata squad (no age limits):
Ben Richardson Sensei
Emma Quinn
James Knipe
Richard Knipe
The following students were selected for the Senior kumite squad (16yrs +):
Ben Richardson Sensei
Sam Coxon Sensei
Jordan Squire
Tom Phillips
I would also like to mention that I am very proud of Joe Duxbury who tried out for the Kata Selection, and did some excellent kata but was not selected this time round. And Harry Brown who tried out for the kumite selection but was also not chosen on this occasion. Both students represented our Academy at the highest level, with excellent spirit and a sterling attitude. It takes courage to put yourself out there and be tested! I am sure they will succeed next time. Well done!
Please do congratulate our students if you see them at training. They will all be competing around the UK over the next 12 months in both Shobu ippon and WKF competition rules, hoping to be chosen for international tournaments later in the year.