GOJU KAI KUMITE CHAMPIONSHIPS 28TH JUNE 09

On Sunday 28^th June Oliver Powell & George Olney represented Meopham Karate Academy at the Goju Kai Kumite Championships.

It was a very disappointing attendance from the Meopham club with only 2 students entering. Never the less Oliver & George still came home with 2 medals each.

George won an amazing 2 GOLDS. The first event was the Slam Man. This is a new event that Mark Adams has introduced into tournaments. Slam Man is a free standing punch bag, with 2 students demonstrating their techniques at the same time for 45 seconds. Referees would then make a decision on the winner.

George had to go through 5 rounds to win GOLD.

George was warmed up and ready for action in his kumite event that followed the Slam Man event. George put in some really good performances on the mat with high scores, 7-1, 8-2. I thought the final would be close with the other student a lot bigger than George. This wasn’t the case and George won easily with good timed punches & mawashi’s to the back.

Well done George. Top of the League table.

Oliver was up next. A late entry was put in for the Slam Man event. After watching George succeed Oliver fancied his chances in this new event.

Rule number 1 for Slam Man event was if you knock it over you get a warning.

2 seconds into Oli’s 1^st round fight he puts in a Gyaku Zuki that sends it flying across the mat. Not a great start, but from then on his combinations impressed the referees to get the win. Oli went on to win the next 2 rounds to reach the final. The final was a good contest. We thought he’d got it but the decision went the other way, SILVER for Oli. Oliver took the decision well as every black belt should.

Oliver’s main event was Junior Black belts up to 60kg. He was giving away 15kgs in this event, but proved the difference in weight did nt matter.

He won 2 fights to reach the final which was against Joe Kellaway (hyo gen do karate). Joe is an excellent fighter with lots of competition experience and bigger than Oliver. Joe won the fight 4-0. SILVER for Oliver.

Check out the photo. Great mawashi geri Oli (that wasn’t scored)

 

A MESSAGE TO ALL MEOPHAM KARATE ACADEMY STUDENTS.

EVERYONE HAS THE ABILITY TO COMPETE AND DO WELL AT THESE COMPETITIONS. THEY ARE DESIGNED FOR ALL ABILITIES FROM BEGINNERS TO ADVANCE.

IM SURE ALL OF YOU WANT THE SUCCESS OF WINNING MEDALS.

IF YOU WANT TO DO A COMPETITION SPEAK TO YOUR PARENTS. TELL THEM YOU WANT TO HAVE A GO.

YOU’VE GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT.

Sensei Steve

Meopham Karate Academy Fitness Coach

Meopham Karate Academy are pleased to announce that Dan O’Sullivan has been appointed as their Academy Fitness coach. Dan will be responsible for pre competition fitness sessions, Fitness & nutrition advise, Karate based fitness programing and exercise awareness for all ages. Students will have great benefits in using Meopham Fitness Centre facilities, these include 38 station fitness gym, Junior circuit training, Junior Box fit classes and personal training sessions with Dan. 

Dan’s qualifications

Level 3 Gym Instructor

Personal Trainer

FA Qualified Football Coach

1st Aid Qualified

Please watch this space as further information will be posted regarding the above.

EKF National Championships March 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Melissa Williamson

 

Team Kumite GOLD

KYU Grade Championships March 2009

 

Junior Kata Novice to 9^th Kyu

 

1^st George Olney                   (Meopham)

2^nd Hannah Turner                 (Meopham)

3^rd Alex Ringshall                  (Meopham)

3^rd George Sumner               (Meopham)

 

Junior Kata 8^th Kyu

 

1^st Todd Revell                       (Meopham)

2^nd Rachel Golder                 (Meopham)

3^rd John Bullen                       (Meopham)

3^rd Billy Green                        (Ryu Kyu)

 

Junior Kata 7^th Kyu

 

1^st Sophie Cooper                (Meopham)

2^nd Emma Westcott              (Goju Kai)

3^rd Amy Moorhouse              (Meopham)

3^rd Elliott Holmes-Hester      (Meopham)

Junior Kata 6^th to 4^th Kyu

 

1^st Zak Wood                         (Goju Kai)

2^nd Ben Moorhouse              (Meopham)

3^rd Jay Simmons                   (Ryu Kyu)

3^rd Daniel Frost                     (Goju Kai)

 

Junior Kata 3^rd to 1^st Kyu

 

1^st Melissa Williamson          (Meopham)

2^nd Emily Sharland                (Goju Kai)

3^rd Brandon Booty                 (Goju Kai)

3^rd Katie Byrne                      (Ryu Kyu)

Senior Kata Novice to 6^th Kyu

 

1^st Anne Sage                        (Goju Kai)

2^nd Henry Bradish                 (Ryu Kyu)

3^rd Clare Reeve                     (Erith)

3^rd David Lansley                  (Shinjiru)

 

Senior Kata 5^th to 1^st Kyu

 

1^st Katie Sharland                 (Goju Kai)

2^nd Jack Lloyd                       (Goju Kai)

3^rd Lizzie Dolton                    (Goju Kai)

3rd Drynda Powell                  (Meopham)

Boys Kumite Under 4’5’’ Novice to 6^th Kyu

 

1^st George Sumner               (Meopham)

2^nd George olney                   (Meopham)

3^rd John Bullen                       (Meopham)

3^rd Billy Fox                            (Shinjiru)

3^rd Henry Lansley                  (Shinjiru)

 

Boys Kumite Under 4’5’’ 5^th to 1^st Kyu

 

1^st Zak Wood                         (Goju Kai)

2^nd Nathan Booty                   (Goju Kai)

3^rd Harry Gymer                     (Ryu Kyu)

Boys Kumite 4’6’’ to 4’10’’ Novice to 6^th Kyu

 

1^st Jay Simmons                    (Ryu Kyu)

2^nd Daniel Frost                     (Goju Kai)

3^rd Harrison Harvey               (Ryu Kyu)

3^rd Ayomide Olubodun          (Hyo Gen Do)

 

Boys Kumite 4’6’’ to 4’10’’ 5^th to 1^st Kyu

 

1^st Brandon Booty                 (Goju Kai)

2^nd Marek Podgajny              (Hyo Gen Do)

3^rd Daniel Defriend               (Goju Kai)

3^rd Dylan Clucas                    (Meopham)

Boys Kumite Over 4’10’’ Novice to 6^th Kyu

 

1^st Daniel Frost                      (Goju Kai)

2^nd Billy Green                       (Ryu kyu)

3^rd Ben Moorhouse               (Meopham)

  

Boys Kumite Over 4’10’’ 5^th to 1^st Kyu

 

1^st Jamie Murphy                   (Hyo Gen Do)

2^nd Jordan Wilkinson            (Hyo Gen Do)

3^rd Joe Kellaway                    (Hyo Gen Do)

3^rd Yewku Yawson                 (Hyo Gen Do)

Girls Kumite Under 4’5’’ Novice to 6^th Kyu

 

1^st Rachel Golder                  (Meopham)

2^nd Amy Moorhouse              (Meopham)

3^rd Emma Westcott               (Goju Kai)

3^rd Lilly Roberts                     (Shinjiru)

 

Girls Kumite Under 4’5’’ 5^th to 1^st Kyu

 

1^st Ashleigh Wise                  (Meopham)

2^nd Casey Dolton                  (Goju Kai)

Girls Kumite 4’6’’ to 4’10’’ Novice to 6^th Kyu

 

1^st Sophie Cooper                (Meopham)

2^nd Fanulla Ruddick              (Ryu Kyu)

3^rd Victoria Westcott             (Goju Kai)

 

Girls Kumite 4’6’’ to 4’10’’ 5^th to 1^st Kyu

 

1^st Melissa Williamson          (Meopham)

2^nd Samantha Roberts         (Shinjiru)                                                           3^rd Katie Byrne                (Ryu Kyu)

 

Girls Kumite Over 4’10’’ Novice to 6^th Kyu

 

1^st Robyn Golding                  (Erith)

2^nd Rebecca Chatterton       (Ryu Kyu)

 

Girls Kumite Over 4’10’’ 5^th to 1^st Kyu

 

1^st Emily Sharland                 (Goju Kai)

2^nd Ruby Hatton                     (Hyo Gen Do)

3^rd Melissa Williamson         (Meopham)

3^rd Myma Yawson                  (Hyo Gen Do)

Mens Kumite Novice to 1^st Kyu

 

1^st Eddie Loveridge              (Erith)

2^nd Arron Waller                    (Erith)

3^rd Keith Harvey                     (Ryu Kyu)

3^rd Andy Layton                     (Ryu Kyu)

 

Women’s Kumite Novice to 1^st Kyu

 

1^st Lizzie Dolton                     (Goju Kai)

2^nd Anne Sage                      (Goju Kai)

3^rd Clare Reeve                     (Erith)

3^rd Drynda Powell                  (Meopham)

Oliver Powell 1st Dan Black belt

Congratulations to Oliver Powell who passed his 1st Dan Black belt on sunday 8th March 2009.

This is a great achievement by Oliver who has worked very hard over the years to reach this level.

I hope all the other brown belts at Meopham Karate Academy will be inspired by this and push forward to achieve their black belts early next year in 2010.

Once again, congratulations Oliver from everyone at Meopham Karate Academy

OLIVER RECIEVING HIS BLACK BELT FROM SENSEI JOE ANDERSON TOYAKWAI CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

OLIVER POWELL RECIEVING HIS BLACK BELT TROPHY FROM SENSEI STEVE COLEMAN 

UK Open Championships 22nd February 2009

Gongratulations to Melissa Williamson who won 2 GOLDS at the

UK Open Karate Championships in Dudley on Sunday 22nd February 09

Melissa has had a great start to the year. She has entered 2 tournaments and won 4 GOLDS & 2 SILVERS.

Keep going the way you are you will be able to open your own trophy shop soon.

UNITED KINGDOM OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS – 22nd February 2009

 

Melissa decided to attend the UK Open Karate Championships to get further competition practice before attending the International in Malta. An early start was required as the competition was based in the West Midlands at Dudley. The venue was a very well presented sports hall, part of a private fitness centre.

 

Melissa’s first category was the Kata, Junior Boys & Girls, 5th Kyu and above (10yrs – 12yrs). There were 32 competitors entered which meant a total of 5 rounds. The rules stated that 3 separate Katas had to be performed in the first three rounds after which they could be repeated. Melissa’s strategy would be to perform her strongest Kata’s first to hopefully allow her to get through to the later rounds. Her intention was not to repeat a Kata but she would make this decision once she had seen the rest of the competition.

 

In the first round Melissa was wearing Blue. Her opponent was a boy from a very well represented local club. He wore his Gi very smartly and looked confident before the category and also as he stepped onto the mat. He performed a very competent Kanku-Dai which received a rapturous response from club team mates and supporters. Melissa stepped onto the mat for her turn and elected to perform Kanke-Sho. Nerves were evident in her performance but she did a good job and waited for the Judges decision. The whistle blew; 2 -1 to Melissa and into the next round. Melissa was once again wearing Blue. She had elected to perform Enpi in this round, another of her stronger Katas. Her opponent was a girl  who performed Bassai Dai not too well. Seeing this Melissa changed her mind and opted to do Bassai-Dai also which she is competent at but not her best. She performed the Kata well and the result again went her way , 3 – 0. The next round was against a boy who to this point had gone through without dropping a single flag. This would be a tough round. Melissa was again wearing blue so she watched her opponent perform a very good Kanku-Dai. This time Melissa performed a very good Enpi and got the judges decision once again 3 – 0; into the semi finals. At this point Melissa moved to being the first to perform wearing red. Her initial plan was to do Kanku-Dai at this point but her opponent, a girl from the local club was now able to repeat and would most probably perform her strongest Kata. Melissa opted for the safe route and performed Kanke-sho once again. Her opponent elected to perform Kanku-Dai which she did with vigour. The result would be a close thing; the judge blew his whistle, 2 – 1 to Melissa. Through to the final. Melissa’s opponent would be another girl from the local club who had solid support. Melissa was up first again wearing red. She elected to perform Unsu which she had not done in competition before. Melissa put in a good solid performance of a difficult Kata which earned her a cheer from the crowd. Her opponent performed Bassai-Dai but it was not strong enough to beat Melissa and the result went her way 3 – 0. Gold!

 

The next category for Melissa was the Kumite, Girls 10-12yrs  4th Kyu and above. There were four rounds including the final and Melissa was lucky to get a bye into the second round. Melissa’s first fight was straight forward with a 6 – 2 win, the 2 points being awarded to Melissa’s opponent on a very dubious kick to the back! The next fight was against a girl who was shorter than Melissa but who had shown significant tenacity in her first two fights. Undaunted by this Melissa went into the fight aggressively herself and did not let her opponent take control. The result being a respectable 5 -1; another final loomed. Melissa’s opponent in the final was a girl who was considerably bigger than her and who had fought her way to the final on muscle rather than technique. As the fight commenced Melissa’s opponent rushed forward lashing out wildly. In previous fights this had worked but with encouragement from her corner Melissa stood her ground and gakked low scoring the first point. As the fight re-commenced once again Melissa’s opponent rushed in and once again Melissa scored a point with a Gak. This was the way the fight went throughout, the final score ending up 7 – 2 to Melissa. Another successful day and a very well run competition.

GREATER LONDON KARATE OPEN FEB 09

THE GREATER LONDON KARATE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sunday 15th February 2009

This was our 1st competition of the year and probably our best start ever.

Six students from Meopham Karate Academy entered and brought back 11 medals. It was a really good acheivement by the club. I couldnt of asked for a better start.

Cant wait for the next competition!!!!!

Please see the results below along with pics. Dont forget to keep an eye on the league table.

Kata

Novice to 7th Kyu – Sophie Cooper BRONZE

6th to 4th Kyu – Ben Moorhouse BRONZE

3rd to 1st Kyu – Melissa Williamson GOLD, Oliver Powell SILVER

Dan Grade – Melissa Williamson SILVER, Oliver Powell BRONZE

Kumite

Girls Nov-7th Kyu – Sophie Cooper SILVER

Girls 5th – Dans – Melissa Williamson GOLD

Boys Nov-6th Kyu - Ben Moorhouse BRONZE

Teams – Melissa SILVER, Oliver BRONZE

Well done to Amy Moorhouse who competed in the Novice Kata event and to George Olney who came 5th in the Novice Kata event and also fought in his first ever competition.

Congratulations to Melissa Williamson who came 2nd in the overall standings for 2008 TKA 5 of the best Karate Championships. A Fantastic acheivement from her. 1st place went to Hannah Baker (silver medalist in the Junior European championships). WELL DONE MEL.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meopham Inter Club Christmas Championships 2008

Monday 8th December was the final tournament of the year for Meopham Karate Academy. The competition was an Inter Club affair with everything to compete for the final standings on the league table. The groups were split into Kata and Kumite with students seeded in the league table up against each other fighting for 3rd place and the top 10 positions. There were some great fights with students showing lots of aggression and determination. The Kata group was tense and hard to judge with so many good competitors.

Well done to all competitors. Below are the pictures and results from the competition.

Junior Kata Novice to 7th Kyu. 16 competitors.

1st place George Olney

2nd place Elliott Holmes Hester

3rd place John Bullen

3rd place Todd Revell

Kumite Group 1 Girls. 3 Competitors round robin

1st place Ashleigh Wise

2nd place Rachel Golder

3rd place Amy Moorhouse

Kumite Group 2. 3 Competitors round robin.

1st place Ben Moorhouse

2nd place Dylan Clucas

3rd place Sophie Cooper

Yamaguchi Goju Kai Kumite Karate Championships

                                             

                                                 Bronze for Oliver Powell , well done Oli.

Ashleigh Wise collecting her silver medal with a very strange smile on her face

                                           

                                   Sophie Cooper Looking very pleased with her silver medal

                                             

                                                  Big Ben Moorhouse wins deserved bronze

The TKA International Karate Championships

Sunday 2^nd November 2008 Hornchurch Essex

The Squad

Sophie Cooper, Oliver Powell, Melissa Williamson

 

The results

Kata Novice to 7^th Kyu Under 4’10’’

3^rd Place Sophie Cooper

 

Kata 3^rd to 1^st Kyu Under 4’10’’

2^nd Place Melissa Williamson

 

Kata Dan Grades Under 4’10’’

2^nd Place Melissa Williamson

 

Kumite Girls Under 4’10’’ Novice to 6^th Kyu

2^nd Place Sophie Cooper

 

Kumite Girls Under 4’10’’ 5^th Kyu to Dan Grades

2^nd Place Melissa Williamson

 

A special congratulations to Melissa who exceeded 100 league points for this year

A really fantastic achievement

14 Gold, 13 Silvers, 5 Bronze SO FAR!

 

Brilliant coaching from Oliver Powell helped Sophie win her 2 medals. Well done to Sophie who has a 100% record winning medals in every competition entered so far.

Sensei Steve 4^th Dan