Gola Championships 30th June

A very small squad journeyed to Birmingham for the Gola event, a good atmosphere and a good event. Our kumite squad were yet again outstanding, they are proving a credible force against any opposition. Young Anatoliy "Gorch" Gorshkov was again on form in the cadets 16 - 18 years +75kg, taking another gold, Paul James has kept him current form up with another gold in the -75kg seniors, where Shaun Langson also took a bronze. Rory Daniels and Darren haynes also made their mark in the +75kg event, again a gold for Rory and a bronze for Darren. Our teams were later to put the icing on the cake, Rory, Darren and Shaun taking gold, whilst Paul James, Danny Trott and Gorch followed along with the silver. The WKU have proven to all that under the leadership of Alan and Andy they can produce fighters of the top quality, time and time again they are not only winning in these events but also taking the team events.
Well done to all who entered.

Commonwealth Karate Federation Open Championships

31st May – 1st June 2008

Meadowbank Stadium Edinburgh

The squad selected for these championships were: Darren Haynes (+75kg & Team), Rory Daniels (+75kg & Team), David McLeod (+75kg & Team), Shaun Langston (-75kg & Team), Paul James (-65kg & Team), Caleb Kwong (-75kg & Team), Sarah Clark (-60kg), Emma Knight (Cadets 16-17y -57kg), Anatoliy Gorshkov (Cadets +70kg), Chelsea Weare (Girls 12-13y & Kata) and Sam Difford (Boys 12-13y -55kg). Team Coaches: Alan Flook, Andy Gunton and Wendy White.
Referee:  Ivor Thomas
Team Masseur: Martin Flook

After arriving safely at the hotel Friday night the Squad had their evening meal to fuel up for the task ahead, then either had an early night or a pre event massage.

Saturday 31st May.
We made an early start and had an unexpected warm up with a 45 minute walk to Meadowbank stadium.
Today was Cadets and Seniors events and first up was Anatoliy (Gorsh) who gave us an impressive display of kumite winning straight through his rounds to take the Gold medal.  Emma was next up and fought very well but just lost out to her Scottish opponent.  After a long wait the Senior event began with Rory taking the Gold in the +75kg event.  Paul produced his best performance to date with some exceptional techniques to win Gold in the -65kg event.  In the Senior Ladies -60kg event Sarah went through to the semi finals with her usual fine display to meet Natalie Williams (one of her main England rivals) and just lost out 2-1 to take a Bronze medal.   Next was the Team events, our B team (David, Paul and Caleb) were first out against South Africa B, Paul just lost his closely fought bout, David fought with confidence following his good performance in the +75kg event and executed a fine mawashigeri but caught his opponent in the eye, drawing blood and a disqualification, an unfortunate start but that’s sport.  Our A team (Darren, Rory and Shaun) started their day with Darren up first, looking sharp and winning 5-0.  Rory, full of confidence after his individual win, took his bout 8-0.  Their next 2 rounds were won just as impressively.  In the semi finals Darren won again 3-0 and Shaun fought very well against his much bigger opponent winning the bout 4-0.  Then on to the Final against the South Africa A team with the entire Squad around the area in support, again 1st up was Darren with skill and perfect timing outfighting his very strong opponent and taking the bout 5-1, next up was Rory winning his bout 9-0 with an outstanding performance of competition techniques to secure the Commonwealth Open Team title for the WKU.

Sunday 1st June.
After another long wait Chelsie went through her 1st round of kata with a well executed performance.  In the 2nd round she gave another good performance but lost out on the judge’s decision.  In the kumite individuals Chelsea fought very well in a high scoring bout but unfortunately just lost 5-4, this was good experience for her.  We saw Sam up next, after his win at the English Championships Sam was confident but a little nervous; he won through several bouts and reached the semi finals where he lost 2-1 to the eventual winner, giving him a well deserved Bronze medal.

Another excellent result for the WKU Squad.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank one of our chief referees Ivor Thomas who had to work very hard, 12 hours each competition day! Thanks to Kevin for booking the flights and Wendy for booking the accommodation and being ‘Head of Delegation’. Thank you to Martin for all the massages and injury advice given to the athletes.  Thanks to the parents, Mark, Rachael, Pauline, Geoff and Caleb’s girlfriend Sherrie for their support and a special thank you to all our Sponsors who helped make this weekend possible.

ALAN FLOOK
ANDY GUNTON
& WENDY WHITE

All for one and one for all!


WKU Medalist

Link to Photo's

WKU Invitational 2008

                                                                                Gold            Silver        Bronze

                  Shitoryu Karate Academy                       9                   5                 5

                  Vale Karate                                            8                   6                 8

                  Gloucester Karate-Do Shitokai               3                   7                 8

                  Bristol Karate Club                                 3                   5                 7

                  Jishin Karate Club                                   2                   3                 4

                  Oldmixon & Uphill Karate Kai                2                   2                 6

                  Paul Campbell Karate                             2                   2                 2

                  Wales Karate Kan                                  2                   2                 2

                  Clevedon Karate Kai                              1                   2                 8

                  Senshinryu Karate                                   1                   2

                  Welsh Karate Collective                         1                   1

                  Broadwell Karate Club                           1                                      3

                  CEWKA                                                1                                      1

                  Glamorgan University Karate Club          1

                  Sudbury Karate Club                              1

                  SD School of Martial Arts                                           1

                  Shinwa Karate Club                                                                       3

                  West Bromwich Karate Kai                                                            2

                  Elkai Karate                                                                                   1

                  Loughborough University Wado Ryu                                               1

                  Patchway Karate Club                                                                    1

  Kata Jnr Mixed 10-15 - 3rd to 1st Kyu

                 1  Mr Nick Sherrin                                         Vale Karate                                  Vale Karate

                 2  Miss Abby Langshaw                                  Welsh Karate Collective                   Welsh Karate

                 3  Miss Ellie Barton                                        Shitoryu Karate Academy                 Hanko Ryu

                 3  Ms. Abbee Parker                                     Broadwell Karate Club                     WKU

 

  Kata Jnr Mixed 10-15yrs - 5th & 4th Kyu

                 1  Miss Bethany Scoulding                               Shitoryu Karate Academy                 Hanko Ryu

                 2  Miss Louise Hicks                                       Shitoryu Karate Academy                 Hanko Ryu

                 3  Miss Emily Daverson                                   Shinwa Karate Club                        WKU

                 3  Master Ryan Page                                     Vale Karate                                  Vale Karate

 

  Kata Jnr Mixed 10-15yrs - Up to 6th Kyu

                 1  Miss Megan Coles                                      Vale Karate                                  Vale Karate

                 2  Mr Grant Ford                                          Bristol Karate Club                         WKU

                 3  Master Connor Wilde                                  West Bromwich Karate Kai                West Bromwich Karate

                 3  Master Michael Yeatman                              Clevedon Karate Kai                       WKU

 

  Kata Jnr Mixed 5-9yrs - 5th to 1st Kyu

                 1  Master Michael Holmes                                Shitoryu Karate Academy                 Hanko Ryu

                 2  Miss Chloe Fry                                         Vale Karate                                  Vale Karate

                 3  Master Edward Van Meerkerk                        Shitoryu Karate Academy                 Hanko Ryu

                 3  Mr Lewis Gibbon                                       Vale Karate                                  Vale Karate

 

  Kata Jnr Mixed 5-9yrs - Up to 6th Kyu

                 1  Miss Holly Huggins                                     Welsh Karate Collective                   Welsh Karate

                 2  Miss Toni Shering                                      Shitoryu Karate Academy                 Hanko Ryu

                 3  Master Max Pemberton                               Gloucester Karate-Do Shitokai            Gloucester Karate-Do

                 3  Miss Rhiannon Shipley                                Paul Campbell Karate                      Paul Campbell's Karate

 

  Kata Jnr Mixed All Ages up to 15yrs - Junior Black Belt

                 1  Mr Bradley Christoforato                             Vale Karate                                  Vale Karate

                 2  Miss Yasmin Lee                                        Gloucester Karate-Do Shitokai            Gloucester Karate-Do

                 3  Mr Dominic Wyness                                    Elkai Karate                                 Elkai

                 3  Mr Matthew Hill                                        Wales Karate Kan                          EKK

 

  Kata Snr Mixed 16+  Up to 4th Kyu

                 1  Mr Adam Davis                                         Oldmixon & Uphill Karate Kai              WKU

                 2  Mr Daniel Witts                                         Wales Karate Kan                          EKK

                 3  Miss Laura Matthews                                  Oldmixon & Uphill Karate Kai              WKU

                 3  Mr Craig McDowell                                     Vale Karate                                  Vale Karate

 

  Kata Snr Mixed 16+ 3rd to 1st Kyu

                 1  Mr Patrick Charltron                                   Sudbury Karate Club                       WKU

                 2  Mr. Jonathan Kemp                                   Clevedon Karate Kai                       W K U

 

  Kata Snr Mixed 16+ Black Belt

                 1  Mr Andrew Kanias                                     Wales Karate Kan                          EKK

                 2  Miss Tasha Paton                                      Vale Karate                                  Vale Karate

                 3  Miss Clare Bonello                                     Shitoryu Karate Academy                 Hanko Ryu

                 3  Miss Danielle Lee                                       Gloucester Karate-Do Shitokai            Gloucester Karate-Do

 

  Kumite Cadet Female 16 & 17 yrs - Open

                 1  Miss Sammi Scott                                      Jishin Karate Club                          Jishin Karate Club

                 2  Miss Danielle Lee                                       Gloucester Karate-Do Shitokai            Gloucester Karate-Do

                 3  Miss Tasha Paton                                      Vale Karate                                  Vale Karate

                 3  Miss Chloe Wright                                     Wales Karate Kan                          EKK

 

  Kumite Cadet Male 16 & 17 - 3 Kyu+  -60k

                 1  Mr Ashley Watkins                                     Jishin Karate Club                          Jishin Karate Club

                 2  Mr Sean Rees                                          Jishin Karate Club                          Jishin Karate Club

Kumite Jnr Female 10-12  Up to 5 Kyu  -40k

                 1  Miss Bethany Scoulding                               Shitoryu Karate Academy                 Hanko Ryu

                 2  Miss Megan Coles                                      Vale Karate                                  Vale Karate

                 3  Miss Mia Davis-Porter                                 Shinwa Karate Club                        WKU

                 3  Miss Lauren Bowkett                                  Vale Karate                                  Vale Karate

 

  Kumite Jnr Female 10-12  Up to 5 Kyu  40k+

                 1  Miss Louise Hicks                                       Shitoryu Karate Academy                 Hanko Ryu

                 2  Miss Nikita Denner                                     Vale Karate                                  Vale Karate

 

  Kumite Jnr Female 10-12 4 Kyu+  -40k

                 1  Miss Rhian Esfandiarinia                              Gloucester Karate-Do Shitokai            Gloucester Karate-Do

                 2  Miss Chloe Pharo                                      Shitoryu Karate Academy                 Hanko Ryu

                 3  Miss Imogen Lydford                                  Clevedon Karate Kai                       WKU

                 3  Ms. Abbee Parker                                     Broadwell Karate Club                     WKU

 

  Kumite Jnr Female 10-12 4 Kyu+  40k+

                 1  Miss Naomi Marshall                                   Gloucester Karate-Do Shitokai            Gloucester Karate-Do

                 2  Miss Rachel Croly                                      SD School of Martial Arts                  SD School of Martial

                 3  Miss Josie Reynolds                                   Gloucester Karate-Do Shitokai            Gloucester Karate-Do

                 3  Miss Tamera Rose                                     CEWKA                                      CEWKA

 

  Kumite Jnr Female -13-15 4 Kyu+  50k+

                 1  Miss Chelsie Ware                                     Clevedon Karate Kai                       WKU

                 2  Miss Lisa Marfell                                        Gloucester Karate-Do Shitokai            Gloucester Karate-Do

                 3  Miss Amelia Wheeler                                  Patchway Karate Club                     WKU

                 3  Miss Hayley Henry                                     West Bromwich Karate Kai                West Bromwich Karate

 

  Kumite Jnr Female 13-15yrs - 4 Kyu+  -50k

                 1  Miss Rozzy Pring                                       Senshinryu Karate                         Senshinryu

                 2  Miss Melissa Clayton                                  Gloucester Karate-Do Shitokai            Gloucester Karate-Do

                 3  Miss Rhian Jones                                      Jishin Karate Club                          Jishin Karate Club

                 3  Miss Sophie Reynolds                                 Jishin Karate Club                          Jishin Karate Club

 

  Kumite Jnr Female 5-7yrs All Grades

                 1  Miss Lucille Ibisi                                        Vale Karate                                  Vale Karate

                 2  Miss Chloe Carchrie                                   Oldmixon & Uphill Karate Kai              WKU

                 3  Miss Kloe Christoforato                               Vale Karate                                  Vale Karate

                 3  Miss Toni Shering                                      Shitoryu Karate Academy                 Hanko Ryu

 

  Kumite Jnr Female 8 & 9yrs - 5th Kyu +

                 1  Miss Chloe Fry                                         Vale Karate                                  Vale Karate

                 2  Miss Megan Weller                                     Senshinryu Karate                         Senshinryu

                 3  Miss Lindsay Carter                                   Gloucester Karate-Do Shitokai            Gloucester Karate-Do

 

  Kumite Jnr Female 8 & 9yrs - Up to 6 Kyu

                 1  Miss Rhiannon Shipley                                Paul Campbell Karate                      Paul Campbell's Karate

                 2  Miss Natalie Shellabear     &