North South Championships results

The NIKW hosted its annual North South Championships on February 2nd. The tournament provides plenty of categories for all levels, ages & abilities, ensuring a wide variety of participants are able to demonstrate their skills in front of their family & friends. Sensei Brunton, chief instructor & president of the NI Karate Board, commented “It is really great to see the increasing levels of participants each year. The NI Karate Board aims to provide an environment where anyone training in karate can compete and put into practice what they are studying. We are always pleased to see our friends from across the island and beyond, who bring their competitiveness and respect for fair play, competing in a great atmosphere with local competitors”.
The competition was filled with great bouts across all categories.
The Male Cadet Kumite 14&15yrs category was a large and competitive one, in the end ruled by JKS Scotland, who shared 1st & 2nd place. The females put on an equally competitive show in the Female cadet Kumite 14&15yrs with Natasha Doherty & Emma Dolan both from JKS Ireland securing place in the final, with Natasha securing the win.
The Girls & Boys categories for younger 8&9 yrs were filled with top skill level, with Eoin Crawford & Tammy Porter of JKS Ireland securing gold medal from Liam Shek NIKW and Alix Smith JKS Scotland respectively.

The Kata Categories were filled with great technical ability. The hosts were delighted to be able to make available a range of Special Kata categories for those with additional ability needs.

The crowd were treated to one of the most exhilarating fights of the day in the Male Senior Kumite, with Lewis Simpson JKS Scotland and Conor O’Sullivan Senshi going nip & tuck through out in the final bout.
Conor eventually securing the win with the crowd showing their appreciation of the standard on show, with a resounding applause for both fighters.
Our thanks to the referee’s & Judges, score keepers, coaches & volunteers who all help make the competition a great success.
Congratulations to all.

See all the results in the table below.

Associations may download the results file below