Shobu-Ippon International Shotokan Open 2008
Saturday 10th May, Guilford Spectrum, Surrey.

John Hallett - Winner Mens Veteran Kumite.
Katy Hallett - Winner Ladies Kata.
Peter Barnwell - 3rd Mens 4th Kyu-7th Kyu Kumite.
Emma Robbins - Winner Ladies Team Kumite (Dartford Shotokan Karate Centre).

Also competed were: - Matthew Lloyd, James Watson and Lee Ockwell, who all performed extremely well. Unfortunately Matthew broke his leg, but is recovering slowly and looking forward to getting back to competing.

We all wish him a speedy recovery and are proud of everyone's achievements.

John Hallett- (middle).


Katy Hallett.


Peter Barnwell, James Watson,Katy Hallett, John Hallett and Lee Ockwell.

2008 Welsh Bushi-Kai Championships
Sunday 13th April, Afon Lido, Port Talbot.

Peter Barnwell - 2nd Mens Kumite - 4th kyu and below.
Ashley Davies - 2nd Girls Kumite - under 16.
Emma Robbins - 3rd Senior Ladies Kata.
Bethany Davies - 3rd Girls Kumite - under 16.
Matthew Lloyd,James Watson and Lee Ockwell - 3rd Mens Team Kumite.
Ashley Davies, Bethany Davies and Katy Hallett - 3rd Senior Ladies Team.

A brilliant result for all our competitors especially our 3rd placed Senior Ladies Team as they are only 13 and 14 years of age.

Well Done, Excellent Performance by all of you.


Peter Barnwell (left).

Ashley Davies (left) Bethany Davies (right).

Bethany Davies, Ashley Davies and Katy Hallett.

2008 Welsh Karate Kai Youth Championships
Sunday 16th March, Afon Lido, Port Talbot.

Gold - Naomi Williams, 14 - 16 years girls kumite.
Gold - Josh Jones, 10 - 12 years boys kumite.
Silver - Naomi Williams, 14 - 16 years girls kumite.
Bronze - Rhys Davies, 10 year boys kumite.
Bronze - Catrin Jones, 10 - 12 years girls kumite.
Bronze - Liam Brownlow, 14 - 16 years boys kumite.

Gold - Shanna Rees, 10 - 12 years girls kata.
Silver - Caleb Davies, 10 - 12 years boys kata.
Bronze - Katy Hallett, 14 - 16 years girls kata.

Well done to all those who competed.
Excellent performance.
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Wow! what an excellent day. Every year the competitors get older but the standard gets better!
Well done to all those who competed and a big thank`s to those who helped on the day.

Kata Results:-

Mens Kata:-
1st. Simon Dodd (Llantwit Major) 2nd. Matthew Lloyd (Bridgend) 3rd. James Watson (Bridgend).

Ladies Kata:-
1st. Leanne Watson (Bridgend) 2nd. Natalie Thomas (Cornelly).

Youth Girls Kata:-
1st. Bethany Davies (Maesteg/Bryn) 2nd. Katy Hallett (Kidwelly) 3rd. Sloane Kinsella (Cornelly).

Youth Boys Kata:-
1st. Cody Lear (Bridgend) 2nd. Ryan Deacon (Cornelly) 3rd. Chris Lunnon (Pencoed).

Juniors Girls Kata :-
1st. Shana Rees (Maesteg/Bryn) 2nd. Cara Baker (Kidwelly) 3rd. Shannon Kinsella (Cornelly).

Junior Boys Kata:-
1st. Brandon Stephens (Maesteg/Bryn) 2nd. Owen James (Bridgend) 3rd. Daniel Gray (Pencoed).

Pee Wee Girls Kata:-
1st. Shannie Bowen (Maesteg/Bryn) 2nd. Cara Baker (Kidwelly) 3rd. Chelsea Maule (Kidwelly).

Pee Wee Boys Kata:-
1st. Tyler Roberts (Bridgend) 2nd. Rhys Davies (Maesteg/Bryn) 3rd. Alex Rowe (Bridgend).

Kumite Results:-

Mens Kumite:-
1st. Tadus Sinkenicius (Bridgend) 2nd. Tyrone McFarlane (Bridgend) 3rd. Peter Barnwell (Kidwelly).

Ladies Kumite:-
1st. Natalie Thomas (Cornelly) 2nd. Sarah Jones (Bryncethin) 3rd. Leanne Watson (Bridgend).

Youth Girls Kumite:-
1st. Sloane Kinsella (Cornelly) 2nd. Joanne Owen (Bryncethin) 3rd. Ashleigh Davies (Maesteg/Bryn).

Youth Boys Kumite:-
1st. Oliver Parry (Pencoed) 2nd. Liam Brownlow (Kidwelly) 3rd. Chris Lunnon (Pencoed).

Juniors Girls Kumite:-
1st. Shannon Kinsella (Cornelly) 2nd. Nicola Webb (Kidwelly) 3rd. Georgia Astley (Cornelly).

No photo available.
If anyone has a photo please email a copy to sensei Paul.

Junior Boys Kumite :-
1st. Daniel Bridger (Pencoed) 2nd. Daniel Gray (Pencoed) 3rd. Brandon Stephens (Maesteg/Bryn).

Pee Wee Girls Kumite:-
1st. Georgia Astley (Cornelly) 2nd. Chantelle Jones (Pencoed) 3rd. Victoria Herbert (Cornelly).

Pee Wee Boys Kumite:-
1st. Ross Jones (Kidwelly) 2nd. Rhys Davies (Maesteg/Bryn) 3rd. Rhys Bevan (Bridgend).

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WKU Junior Christmas Kata Competition
Saturday 15th December 2007 held at Bridgend Recreation Centre.

Girls begginer-4th kyu:-
1st:- Joanne Owen. 2nd:- Shana Rees

Girls black and brown belt:-
1st:- Sloane Kinsella. 2nd:- Katy Hallett

Boys begginer-4th kyu:-
1st:- Alex Rowe. 2nd:- Tyler Roberts

Boys black, brown and purple belt:-
1st:- Brandon Stevens. 2nd:- Cody Lear

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