Local chief instructor Nick King was proud of his students’ performances in the NSW Koshiki Contact Karate Country Championships, hosted here on October 16.
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Inverell’s Jin Ryu Kan Martial Arts Organisation joined around 100 competitors, with some travelling from Newcastle, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
“They did amazing,” King said. Young Sam Dillon was a standout on the day after first winning his own 10-11 years kata division before taking on the 14-15 year olds, where he took home a third place.
King’s four-year-old son Samuel helped pump up the competitors with an exhibition fight, demonstrating how young the sport could be taken up. He was a proud father, with daughter Anya also winning her division.
King said the weekend was “all plusses, really,” and the influx of people was good for Inverell.
Naomi Shumack
Born and bred in Inverell, I'm passionate about community journalism. I'm the youngest of five kids, am a book worm and have a ridiculous movie collection. I have a double degree in Communications and International Studies from the University of Wollongong. I write stories for the Inverell Times, Moree Champion and Goondiwindi Argus. You can contact me at naomi.shumack@fairfaxmedia.com.au or on 0438 606 351.
Born and bred in Inverell, I'm passionate about community journalism. I'm the youngest of five kids, am a book worm and have a ridiculous movie collection. I have a double degree in Communications and International Studies from the University of Wollongong. I write stories for the Inverell Times, Moree Champion and Goondiwindi Argus. You can contact me at naomi.shumack@fairfaxmedia.com.au or on 0438 606 351.
