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T H E O N LY M A G A Z I N E D E D I C A T E D T O A L L K A R A T E K A

TRADITIONAL

KARATE

Vol. 22 No. 09 August 2009

Kettlebell Bunkai The Missing Tool of Hojo Undo - Part 2

The 2009 FEKO Children & Cadets Open National Karate Championships

By Alan Carruthers

Respecting What is Old; Creating What is New With Chris Denwood

Samurai Tales of Old Achieve Your Goals

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Kettlebell Bu n The missing tool of ‘hojo undo’ (Part 2) In the first part of this article, I gave a general introduction to kettlebells and their use as a functional training device for traditional hojo undo (supplementary training) in karate. In this second and final part, I’d like to go over some overarching core principles found in kata and suggest kettlebell exercises that can be performed to help enhance these. However, before we get into this, please allow me to spend a few moments explaining again why hojo undo (supplementary training) is so important for the pragmatic application of our art.

To this day, hojo undo has only survived fully in styles such as goju ryu and uechi ryu and as far as most of the modern expressions of shuri-te are concerned, much of this type of training has died out completely. There are pho-

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are still known to practice heavily with hojo undo equipment. This is not only an eastern strategy either. You only need to go to your nearest boxing gym to experience functional training from your very first session.

If we look at the art of karate very broadly and from a purely combat perspective, we can see quite clearly that it represents a physical means of being able to transfer energy between two people, be it from strikes, kicks, locks, throws or chokes etc, in order to maintain our safety. The ways in which we, as human beings, mange to achieve this objective can be split up into three major components. Firstly, we need a means of obtaining energy or potential for use. Secondly, we need a means of transferring that energy as force and thirdly, we need a means of being able to cope with the resultant force that we will inevitably face, due to

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According to what information we have to date, the original karate of Okinawa seems to have been fundamentally based on methods to increase skills in respect to a civilian self-protection encounter and training was centred on three vital areas, which were undertaken in a mutual sense.

Firstly, the karate-ka (practitioner) would study the technical aspects of the art via the traditional forms and progressively learn the roots from which to grow.

The next area was that of applying the technical aspects of karate for use in a pragmatic environment and included comprehensive kata analysis and testing against a variety of challenges.

Lastly, but no less important was the requirement for direct functional training. These three aspects were learned in parallel, with the supplementary training being a regular part of everyday practice.

There are photos in existence though of modern masters such as Gichin Funakoshi, Choshin Chibana and more who are pictured with traditional training aids

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tos in existence though of modern masters such as Gichin Funakoshi, Choshin Chibana and more who are pictured with traditional training aids. Therefore, it is only very recently that these have been omitted from the shuri-te lineage in the west. Those styles in Okinawa

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physics and in line with Newton’s laws of motion. The more that we can satisfy these three components, the more effective our movement will be and the more chance we will have of meeting our objectives. In reality these components also apply directly to any other skill, sport or pastime that relies on the utilisation of physical energy.

In respect to karate, obtaining energy provides the potential to work from and covers exploiting gravity by either pushing from or sinking into the ground. Transferring energy concerns the effective use of natural weapons and the ability to dynamically accelerate potential, making it much more useful in combat.

Coping with resultant energy is something that many people seem to forget, but nonetheless, is still a critical component to maintain. This covers such things as structural stability of the skeletal bones and effective muscular recruitment during techniques to help facilitate this alignment. For the purposes of this article, I will discuss all three components very briefly and then suggest a single kettlebell exercise as an example to enhance performance.

The energy that we can obtain for use in karate is very closely related to the universal force of gravity, which affects every one of us. It also depends on our use of the ground, where our physical connection to the earth is acquired. There are generally two ways in which we can obtain energy for use in combat and these are promoted throughout each of the

traditional kata. The first method is to dynamically press from the ground in order to utilise the resultant force generated into the body. Almost all dynamic sports tend to use this method of generating potential and this strategy relies heavily on explosive muscle actions and efficient muscle firing sequences of the posterior chain (the hamstrings, glutes and erectors). The downside of this strate-

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tion with the posterior chain (the large power generating muscles of the lower body), hips and the upper limbs. It’s no understatement to suggest that every single kettlebell workout should start with the swing.

After dead lifting the kettlebell, the hips are thrust forward to create a ‘prep-swing’, which should take you directly into the full exercise. When swinging the weight, emphasis should be placed almost entirely on the lower body, flexing from the hip joint as opposed to overly bending the knees, with the arms acting almost like ‘hooks’ to simply hold the kettlebell and allow a sound transference of energy from the hips to the weight. If this exercise is done correctly, the posterior chain is worked heavily and the core is also activated a great deal - both of these recruitments being fundamental for developing explosive power in karate.

Triple extension is a term used to describe the joint actions of the ankle, knee and hip during the ‘working phase’ of the swing. The aim should be to extend fully and in unison so that postural alignment is sound as the kettlebell is swinging upwards and outwards towards shoulder height. The shoulders must remain relaxed during this motion and a heavy enough weight should be used in order to stimulate and sufficiently load the correct muscle groups and not cause dominance from those muscles that should not be activated to aid the gross motion.

One of the most effective exercises to develop explosive power and the transference of energy from the lower body is the kettlebell swing

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gy is that we must always first overcome the effects of gravity before any movement can be applied dynamically and because of this, energy has to be expended to start this process off.

One of the most effective exercises to develop explosive power and the transference of energy from the lower body is the kettlebell swing.

This is the staple of all kettlebell exercises and is radically different from any other exercise performed using standard resistance training equipment. It also bears a striking resemblance to a number of exercises performed with the chi-ishi and very quickly brings about a strong connec-

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SAMURAI Tales of Old Achievable Goals The tolling bell keeps a bitter watch over the splendid graves of the Okawa Family line, a full moon illuminating the ancient Samurai sage Okawa-san, as he sits beneath an old gnarled Sakura Tree, legend has it that this tree is holds a corpse within its roots. Nearby, a squire walks among the dead, moving like a wraith from stone to stone. It is here that they meet and talk of life and where their destinies lay.

“How many Okawa’s bones lay in urns within this hallowed earth, master Samurai?”

“There are the children of a thousand years, interned here squire and all of them achieved their main goal...death.”

“Is that the main goal of life master, to die?”

Okawa-san moved his granite face in the black air, looking to his disciple.

“That is the only goal that there is in life, every other step is just the tale of how you got there. People think that they want to do things, collect material wealth and live in fear of the end, when in fact that is not so, each step of your life is a step towards the inevitability of death. This is where most people fail, they only understand life as trying to reach as high and as quickly as possible, before the Shinigami, our Angel of Death comes to strip them of what they think is needed, that only results in disappointment and that in turn destroys the spirit. It is not a race to success, by reaching to high, to fast, you will only fall.”

The squire paused at a thicket of grass and held a blade between his fingers “But master, what of those people who succeed overnight, those who just bound from wealth to wealth, skill to skill?” The master nestled his face between his furs and smiled a fatherly smile, “Squire-kun, you are funny at 98 COMBAT WWW.COMBATMAG.CO.UK

times and your youth is invigorating, by wealth you mean money and gain, well for every person who reaches high, there are a thousand who fail, if we all became rich then money would be worthless and we would all be poor again, that is the nature of money. For every story about successful businessmen that grates on your ears, you should remember those in agony of their projects failing. The ones who succeed overnight do so at the will of the gods not through a reward for effort. So, cast that route out of your mind; only keep it close as a light of hope when your thoughts are dark, most of us join the ranks of the poor where wealth is but a dream, it is us.

This army of the masses that strive to make more before we die because we do not have it, whereas those with it, have no need or thought about gaining more. Money and life achievement are like the martial arts...”

The young squire interrupted and bowed in apology as he spoke, “Master, how are they like the martial arts? Surly the martial arts are void of the need of wealth?”

Okawa-san shook his head, his feet pointing towards the roots of that ancient Sakura Tree within which it held its captive tight “No, they are the same; it is only your attitude towards them that changes, material wealth is the mission of building up a positive empire, the

martial arts mission is of building up positive fighting abilities; they are one in the same. In your mind you should have a goal for where you would like to be in your martial abilities and a goal for where you would like to be in your fiscal spending power, both of which you spend your time wishing the day away with. Wanting for expertise in both, but unless you have been blessed with natural abilities given to you by the gods, you will have to build on the steps you laid down the day before, and nothing more, steps that your legs can reach.

The key is to have achievable goals and nothing more than that. However, you must have direction with those steps, if you build steps in an erratic fashion you will simply create a mosaic on the floor and reach nowhere. Like the stairways of a rotting building, you will only go so high and then you will have to find another path, never reaching the tallest tower, the tower where you will have reached life’s end. This is the law of achievable goals, take up your brush and write down where you want to be when you die, what martial abilities you want to have mastered.

Once you have this written down, make a chart connecting each step from today to the mastery of the thing you want.”

The squire stood, silhouetted against the moon his topknot high on his head, his face full of confusion, like he was already trying to map out his life path.

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“Ok young squire-kun, think of it this way, if you want to be a master of the spear, then first you have to learn how to leap, roll and jump, and you must also be proficient at horse ridding, only then can you move on to train with a Jo staff, after which you can progress to a full Bo. Then when you are confident and capable with these weapons, confident of being able to manoeuvre that staff until it is yours to command, and you can put that weapon anywhere on an opponent’s body at anytime you choose.

Only then, when you have it mastered and it is fully under your control, then you can take up that truly noble weapon, the spear. Become one with its spirit, capable of being able to put that spear into a thousand bowels, and to do it without the aid of sight, then you will be a true master of the spear.

But if you were to take up the spear today and blindfold yourself, you will simply look like a fool, dreaming of how, you think you look with such a noble weapon. So, I say to you young squire, if you want to master the spear, first master all I have told you, then and only then pick up a simple branch, and maybe if you take small steps the day will come when you will pick up your spear, as you ride out on the thunderclouds of war, people will look to your haft-grasp and say, there goes a spear master, a lancer of death. To which you will say, no, I am no spear master, I am simply a master of placing steps at the correct height and learning to keep my focus upon them.”

The squire looked to the blossomless branches on the grand Sakura tree.

“Master how correct you are, I now see how they are the same, without the luck of the gods of money or the natural ability of a heroic birth, I must see a goal and then put my head down and achieve those smaller, day to day goals. They will allow me to die with fulfilment and successes, for what is wealth but a transitory pleasure in comparison to the graceful art of the warrior, I am truly blessed to be in your great company.”

“And I my fine young squire am honoured to be here in this graveyard, among my noble ancestors.”

We leave the two noble warriors among the dead ancestors, leave them and allow you to take a look at your martial goals, look at where you would like to be and then try to map out the steps you need to take. Do not be down at the thought of those more blessed then you, concentrate on making yourself a better person.

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RESPECTING WHAT IS OLD; CREATING WHAT IS NEW With Chris Denwood

Examining the Basic Straight Punch (Part 3)

Over the past couple of months I’ve chosen to focus on a selection of the main principles found within traditional pragmatic karate via the performance and applications associated with the basic straight thrust, or ‘choku zuki’, which is found in most if not all karate styles.

In this piece, I intend to spend some more time completing the analysis of these applications, before selecting some of the integrated lessons for scrutiny in future months.

Please remember that these applications are based on the ‘motion’ of choku zuki (i.e. a straight line thrusting action with the upper limbs), rather than the commonly accepted and obvious intention of a strike for example. This process of analysis is a very open way of considering the pragmatic applications of karate techniques and whilst I accept that my findings may or may not have been historically considered, I believe that more malleable thinking like this can help tremendously towards breaking down the current practical barriers found between modern practice and traditional objectives. So for karate to be functional in its original capacity for fig 1

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civilian self-protection then it must be able to cater for the ‘unpredictable’ nature of the beast itself.

The first application of choku zuki this month (figs. 1 to 3) shows the motion being used as a throwing technique. By seizing the head in hikite and pressing the arm over the back, the attacker can be directed off balance. Even varying the angle of force can have a significant effect of the outcome of the throw itself. For instance, aiming at a ninety degree angle to the spine will be far less dangerous, causing the antagonist to ‘roll’ towards the ground. In sharp contrast, aiming in line with the spine i.e. towards the head will cause much more stress on the shoulder fig 2

joint resulting in significant injury to the upper limb and impact damage due to the sheer awkwardness of the fall.

The next application (figs. 4 to 6) demonstrates the basic thrusting motion as a very effective joint attack against the wrist. When seized, encircle your attacker’s wrist with your own arm and then sharply thrust forward whilst focussing on striking the attacker in the centre of the chest or face. This action puts a tremendous amount of pressure against the wrist joint and if performed with force (whilst keeping the attacker’s limb in place with hikite) could seriously damage the joint. In practice and as the pictures show, fig 3

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this application should be performed with safety as a priority and the hikite should be relaxed before striking forwards. This allows your partner to release the pressure as required, thus avoiding injury.

This joint attack also demonstrates one of the main principles of traditional karate as a ballistic art.

Rather than locking for pain compliance or positional advantage, the emphasis on joint techniques found in karate (as nasty as it seems) is simply to cause damage as quickly as possible, thus greatly increasing your chances of survival and regaining enough distance again from the threat. In terms of self-protection, pain compliance is very much a secondary consideration since the longer you’re exposed to the threat, the more risk is involved. Making distance should therefore be at the forefront of your mind.

The gross thrusting/pulling motion of choku zuki can also be applied to the opponent’s leg (figs. 7 to 8). If you have already been knocked down to your knees, you can attack the closest leg by using hikite and pulling at the ankle, whilst thrusting out at the knee. The most effective direction of force is at a slight angle from the inside to the outside of the antagonist’s knee as opposed to directly against the joint - this being almost identical to the path created by the standard ‘punching’ fist in choku zuki when thrust from the hip, out and in line with the opponent’s solar plexus.

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The application should be followed up quickly by regaining your feet, striking to neutralise the threat and then as before, swiftly making the appropriate distance for safety.

This strategy of maintaining an upright position at all costs is vital in self-protection due to the increased risks associated with conflict on the ground. Even though it’s important for all karate-ka to train for eventualities on the ground, these drills should focus on regaining your feet

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goes to show (contrary to many modern views) how adaptable and all encompassing the art still is.

We already know that the modern versions of karate have undergone numerous changes over the years and although these have been pivotal for its future success, they have also caused a degree of limitation within the expression of the art in general. I believe that by thinking more openly when training you can travel far closer to the original aims of karate and start to unlock what many define as being ‘secrets’, but in reality are nothing more than the limitations caused by a conditioned and restricted mind, blended with ‘the winds of time and change’.

Through the study of conceivable and direct pragmatic applications, a number of common principles and learning points will start to become apparent. To break free from the boundaries imposed by mere technique, we should always try to direct our study towards these general concepts and from there, learn to amalgamate these lessons into our training. Specifically within the basic technique of choku zuki, there are a number of components that through further work can directly transfer well into the remainder of the art. These include the generic use of the pulling hand (hikite), the strategic aims in ballistic striking for self-protection, enhancing functionality through supplementary conditioning, and generating power through muscular contraction and bodyweight manipulation.

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via any means possible rather than ‘playing chess’ when down there.

Simply put, extended ground fighting with the potential for concrete, kerbs, glass, weapons or an extra couple of boots doesn’t mix very well at all!

By considering the applications described above and also those from last months article, we can see that by simply considering how the body moves during the performance of a particular technique, you can begin to extract and appreciate much more pragmatic potential. This way of analysing movements can be used throughout the syllabus and just

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Over the next few months I intend to cover a selection of these common principles and discuss how they can be developed in order to further enhance your study of the complete art. Until then, train hard and train S.M.A.R.T! Chris Denwood is Chief Instructor of the Eikoku Satori Karate-Do Kyokai and a senior instructor with the British Karate-Do Chojinkai. He is also a nationally qualified fitness trainer and extreme kettlebell instructor. The E.S.K.K (www.eskk.co.uk) offers training in traditional pragmatic karate, personal safety, functional fitness and general well-being. Chris is available for seminars or workshops and can be contacted by calling 07801 531 914 or emailing chris@eskk.co.uk. fig 7

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The 2009 FEKO Children and Cadets Open

National Karate Championships

By Alan Carruthers (Chairman FEKO) This years National Championships were once again held on Sunday the 14 of June at the Harvey Hadden Sports Complex in Nottingham. It was a fantastic day and made for a superb championships. With over 350 competitors in the various categories it promised be an exciting event, a promise that was delivered with excellent performances from the competitors.

Starting only 5 minutes behind schedule, the day began with the kata categories. There was a welcome change this year with the separation of styles for the cadets 15 17 years. There were many notable performances in the kata section and it was extremely heart-warming to see so many young people competing, many for the first time, but demonstrating a level of maturity that augers well for the future.

The revised arrangements for registering kumite only competitors at 1pm proved to be successful and popular. The kumite categories were well contested and competitors performed creditably with professional behaviour being exhibited by everyone. This year Dudley Shukokai Karate proved to be the ones to beat, with the Associations team taking many of the trophies.

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worked tirelessly throughout the day to make the event such a success.

3rd Place Jessica Wall - Dudley SKA

RESULTS

Kata (10-12 years) 1st Kyu and Dan Grades Winner Jemma Hemmings-Fitton - Shukokai KU 2nd Place Chris Plant - Dudley SKA 3rd Place Amy Stuckley - Full Circle MA

Kata (up to 10 years) Winner Nathan Chan - The Dojo.Net Ltd 2nd Place Farron Brown - Dudley SKA 3rd Place Kate Kane - Chase Wado Kai Kata (10-12 years) - Up to 4th Kyu Winner Luke Millington - Chase Wado Kai 2nd Place Freya Robson - Chase Wado Kai 3rd Place Scott Pimley - Assoc. Shotokan Karate Kata (10-12 years) 3rd and 2nd Kyu Winner Danny Carter-Hill - Dudley SKA 2nd Place Georgia Burgess - Dudley SKA

Kata (13-14 years) Up to 4th Kyu Winner Tayla Birkett - SCUKO 2nd Place Rebecca Barker - Dudley SKA 3rd Place Jamie Wilkes - Dudley SKA Kata (13-14 years) 3rd Kyu and 2nd Kyu Winner Joshua Hutchinson - Mirfield Wado Ryu

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2nd Place Jamie Price - Full Circle MA 3rd Place Jason North - Inner Strength MAA

2nd Place Bradford SA 3rd Place Association Shotokan Karate

Kata (13-14 years) 1st Kyu and Dan Grades Winner Liam Jackson - Dudley SKA 2nd Place Ciaran Miller - Shukokai KU 3rd Place Rebecca Barton-Hagger - Shikon

Team Kata - (Over 15 Years) Winner Association Shotokan Karate 2nd Place Dudley SKA 3rd Place Shikon

Kata (15-17 years) - Shotokan Winner Katy Garnham-Lee - SKA England 2nd Place Jodie Ritchie - Kaizen MAA 3rd Place Warren Logue - Association Shotokan Karate Kata (15-17 years) - Wado Ryu Winner Zoe Conway - Inner Strength MAA 2nd Place Beth Fisher - Chase Wado Kai 3rd Place Liam Kerr - Chase Wado Kai Kata (15-17 years) - Shito Ryu Winner Joanne Phelan - Shukokai KU 2nd Place Mary Berwick - Shikon 3rd Place Scott Reynolds - Dudley SKA Team Kata - (Under 15 Years) Winner Dudley SKA

Kumite - (up to 10 years) (1) Winner Farron Brown - Dudley SKA 2nd Place Matthew Wall - Dudley SKA 3rd Place Josh Plant - Dudley SKA 3rd Place Tyler Brettener - Tai Kai

Kumite (10-12 years) Male under 45kg Winner Aiden Bowater - Dudley SKA 2nd Place Joshua Dawson - Shukokai KU 3rd Place Harry Taylor - Inner Strength MAA 3rd Place Jonathan Reed - Shukokai KU Kumite (10-12 years) Male under 55kg Winner Chris Plant - Dudley SKA 2nd Place Aaron Haywood - Dudley SKA 3rd Place Jaskaran Longia - Community SK 3rd Place Danny Carter-Hill - Dudley SKA

Kumite - (up to 10 years) (2) Winner Zain Ul Abidin - Dudley SKA 2nd Place Danyal Mahmood Seidokan KA 3rd Place Ryan Clark - Inner Strength MAA 3rd Place Rhys Williams - Dudley SKA

Kumite (10-12 years) Male over 55kg Winner Karl Garside - Shikon 2nd Place Manveer Dhanjal - Community SK 3rd Place Ryan Hingley - Dudley SKA 3rd Place Lewis Ward - Chase Wado Kai

Kumite - (10-12 years) Male under 35kg Winner Luke Millington - Chase Wado Kai 2nd Place Jack Joliffe - The Dojo,Net Ltd 3rd Place Kieren Smart - Bukindai Karate 3rd Place Jake Turner - Bukindai Karate

Kumite (10-12 years) Female under 35kg Winner Emily Woolvin - Dudley SKA 2nd Place Bethany Kerr - Chase Wado Kai 3rd Place Gemma Cross - Full Circle MA 3rd Place Georgia Burgess - Dudley SKA

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Kumite (10-12 years) Female under 45kg Winner Vicki Harris - Bukindai Karate Do 2nd Place Emeley Obrien - Bradford SA 3rd Place Jessica Wall - Dudley SKA 3rd Place Katie Wright-Hamilton - Bukindai Karate Do

Kumite (13-14 years) Male under 65kg Winner Peter Bowater- Dudley SKA 2nd Place Sam Ozwell - Dudley SKA 3rd Place Joshua Hutchinson Mirfield Wado Ryu 3rd Place Jack Brown - SCUKO

Kumite (10-12 years) Female under 55kg Winner Carmen Palmer Community SK 2nd Place Megan Burgin - Tai Kai KA 3rd Place Abbie Mulholland - Shukokai KU

Kumite (13-14 years) Male over 65kg Winner Charlie Collins - Shikon 2nd Place Luke Thompson Shotokan KA England 3rd Place Matthew Rimmington - Tai Kai KA

Kumite (13-14 years) Male under 45kg Winner Jerome Chambers - Tai Kai ka 2nd Place Jason North - Inner Strength MAA 3rd Place Zack Miller - Bukindai Karate Do 3rd Place Thomas Newcombe - Inner Strength MAA Kumite (13-14 years) Male under 55kg Winner Liam Jackson - Dudley SKA 2nd Place Adam Wigley - SCUKO 3rd Place Jack Greenhalgh - Seidokan KA 3rd Place Christopher Pimley - Assoc. Shotokan Karate

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Kumite (13-14 years) Female under 45kg Winner Maddison Moore - Dudley SKA 2nd Place Sadie Karpov - Eccleshill KC 3rd Place Tayla Birkett - SCUKO Kumite (13-14 years) Female under 55kg Winner Zara Lethbridge - Shikon 2nd Place Rebecca Fisher - Shukokai KU 3rd Place Daniele Manning - Bradford SA 3rd Place Rebecca Barton-Jagger - Shikon

Kumite (13-14 years) Female over 55kg Winner Amber Ferguson - Dudley SKA 2nd Place Hannah Knowles - Dudley SKA 3rd Place Jamie Wilkes - Dudley SKA 3rd Place Rebecca Barker - Dudley SKA Kumite (15-17 years) Male under 70kg Winner David Bowater - Dudley SKA 2nd Place Jaspal Lehil Community SK 3rd Place Tariq Murad - Dudley SKA 3rd Place Ben Miller - Seidokan KA Kumite (15-17 years) Male over 70kg Winner Scott Reynolds - Dudley SKA 2nd Place Solil Ahmed - Bradford SA 3rd Place Ian Thompson - Seidokan KA 3rd Place Greg Gentleman - Seidokan KA Kumite (15-17 years) Female under 60kg Winner Rebecca Flowers - Shikon 2nd Place Beth Fisher - Chase Wado Kai 3rd Place Zoe Conway - Inner Strength MAA

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3rd Place Georgia Moore - Dudley SKA Kumite (15-17 years) Female over 60kg Winner Shauna Carroll - Shikon 2nd Place Chloe Ozwell - Dudley SKA 3rd Place Sophie Waday - Shikon 3rd Place Jodie Ritchie - Kaizen MAA Kumite (13-14 years) Male Shobu Ippon Winner Jack Greenhalgh - Seidokan KA 2nd Place Adam Wigley - SCUKO 3rd Place Jerome Chambers Tai Kai KA 3rd Place Jack Brown - SCUKO Kumite (15-17 years) Male Shobu Ippon Winner Jamie Ellis - The Dojo.Net Ltd 2nd Place Greg Gentleman - Seidokan KA 3rd Place Iain Thompson - Seidokan KA Kumite (15-17 years) Female Shobu Ippon Winner Amy Wright-Hamilton - Bukindai Karate Do 2nd Place Fern Sugden - Seidokan KA 3rd Place Melissa Cole - Tai Kai KA

Team Kumite (Under 15 Years) - Male Winner Tai Kai KA 2nd Place Tai Kai C 3rd Place Tai Kai B Team Kumite (Under 15 Years) - Female Winner Bradford SA 2nd Place Tai Kai A 3rd Place Tai Kai B Team Kumite (Over 15 Years) - Male Winner Dudley SKA 2nd Place Seidokan KA 3rd Place Maximum RA Team Kumite (Over 15 Years) - Female Winner Shikon 2nd Place Dudley SKA 3rd Place Bukindai Karate Do

CONCLUSION After another successful National Championships we once again proved that an ‘open to all’ National Championships without restraint of political affiliation is the best way forward to bring all karate-ka together as one family. The feedback from these Championships has been extremely positive.

We will continue along this path and adhere to our policy of freedom of choice.

In addition to working tirelessly at this competition, several of the Referees and Instructors represented us successfully at the World Karate Senior and Veterans Championships held in Odessa, Ukraine.

The next Open National Karate Championships will be held at the Harvey Hadden Sports Complex on Sunday 20 September 2009.

For further information about these or any FEKO events, please see our web site www.feko.co.uk or contact Jim Reece, Hon Secretary, 0113 2690383.

The 2009 FEKO Children and Cadets Open

National Karate Championships

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