Tobi Ishi Kai Karate Championships 2011
2011 got off to an early start for the Woodford Karate Club, as four of its members entered the Tobi Ishi Kai Karate Championships on the 23rd January. They returned home with a total of four medals from the Kata, Kick-Master and Kumite divisions. Joe Munro, Harry Oetegenn, Ragen Allitt and Charlotte Pinder were those taking part.
The first medals of the day were to come in the Kata categories, where Charlotte Pinder showed her usual strength and determination, winning all her four matches and only dropping one judges flag along the way. This was enough to win the gold medal for Charlotte, which she would later consolidate with a silver in the Kick-Master section. Ragen Allitt won a bronze medal in the same Kata section as Charlotte, where he showed real determination in his performances. Although a little stiff in his legs and therefore through his stances, Ragen gave 100% effort and deserved his bronze reward.
Joe Munro and Harry Oetegenn would take the only Kumite medal of the day, where they took bronze in the 13-15 yrs boys team section, despite only having two team members.
A pleasing set of results for the first competition of the year and a good base to work from for the rest of the year. Thanks must also go to Allison Munro for their coaching duties on the day.
