Sheffield National Championships
22/04/12 Filed in: Competitions
This year's National was a busier affair than last year and the standard appears to get higher every year.
Early morning warm ups.
We entered a large squad of twenty one students and our medal tally was
Most impressive on the day was Eleisha Mitchinson who won three gold medals wiping the floor in her kata sections. She also got bronze in team kumite.
Other high achievers:
Although he did not win a gold medal Liam had a great day, fighting brilliantly in his kumite events. Fighting for their first time in a national competition were Hannah Nicholson and Simone Stewart who both showed tremendous heart and courage. Hannah won a bronze in individual kumite and Simone Stewart was narrowly beaten in the final to win silver.
Bailey Baker returned to training a few months back after an injury and in the individual kumite he was 7-0 ahead fighting in the reprocharge for bronze medal when an unfortunate kick to the fingers ended his day.
The club as a whole performed admirably. Everyone gave 100% effort which is the minimum that is expected if you are part of the Dokan squad.
Simone Stewert fighting in the finals.
Heading home. The squad outside Ponds Forge.
Early morning warm ups.
We entered a large squad of twenty one students and our medal tally was
- 6 gold,
- 8 silver,
- 20 bronze.
Most impressive on the day was Eleisha Mitchinson who won three gold medals wiping the floor in her kata sections. She also got bronze in team kumite.
Other high achievers:
- Megan Purvis (who partnered Eleisha) - two gold and two bronze medals.
- Chloe Million - one gold and two silver medals.
- Liam Million - one silver and two bronze medals.
- Simone Stewart - two silver and one 1 bronze medal.
Although he did not win a gold medal Liam had a great day, fighting brilliantly in his kumite events. Fighting for their first time in a national competition were Hannah Nicholson and Simone Stewart who both showed tremendous heart and courage. Hannah won a bronze in individual kumite and Simone Stewart was narrowly beaten in the final to win silver.
Bailey Baker returned to training a few months back after an injury and in the individual kumite he was 7-0 ahead fighting in the reprocharge for bronze medal when an unfortunate kick to the fingers ended his day.
The club as a whole performed admirably. Everyone gave 100% effort which is the minimum that is expected if you are part of the Dokan squad.
Simone Stewert fighting in the finals.
Heading home. The squad outside Ponds Forge.