Midhurst karate aces are quick to hunt for tournament success

Renshinkan Karate is headed in England by Julia Turley Kyoshi ,6th Dan, who has been training for more than 30 years.

After being open for just six weeks, the Midhurst Renshinkan karate dojo at the Old Library had two beginner entrants in the competition, Michael Carroll in the adult kata and Jonny O’Sullivan, aged ten, in the junior division.

Both performed with great spirit and tremendous courage to undertake such a challenge after just a few weeks of training.

O’Sullivan performed really well but was defeated by a senior grade, while Carroll won through two rounds, defeating a competitor from London Dojo and then, with great credit, a black belt performing the beginners’ sequence.

Head of the Midhurst dojo Sensei Martin Hadden said: “We are all extremely proud of both Midhurst students. It takes great courage and spirit of character to enter the national tournament at such an early stage of their training; kudos and congratulations to both.”

If you are interested in having a go at karate, whether you arw a junior or adult, get in touch at [email protected] or call 07733 110001.

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