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Results from the 2005
WIKF
British National Championships 2005 |
Over 220 competitors representing 17 clubs from all over England, Northern Ireland and Wales took part in the annual prestigious W.I.K.F British National Championships in Cheshunt on the 10th April 2005. The Championships, which have been running for over 15 years, included full categories for Kata, Kumite and Team events, as well as a newly introduced veterans category, which attracted many of the older competitors. Spectators packed out the stands and were delighted and entertained by the level of Kata and Kumite performances throughout the day. This year’s Championships attracted the best competitors in the country with former and current All Styles English and British National Champions, European and World Champions and medallists, current W.I.K.F England National team members and many Southern Regional All Styles squad members. Competitors battled extremely hard this year, knowing that selections for the World Championship, in Texas, USA were dependant on their results and performances. Professor Tatsuo Suzuki 8th Dan Hanshi (Ph. d), was as usual watching the days events from the head table and was on the edge of his seat enjoying many of the Kata performances and Kumite bouts. Competitors were honoured to have Professor Suzuki hand out the trophies and medals to the winning competitors, and to give the Championship trophy to the KEN-BU-KAN club, who retained their title accumulating the highest number of medals and points on the day. KAIZEN were in 2ND place with SU-HA-RI in 3RD. I would like to thank all the competitors, spectators, officials and coaches who supported this year’s Championship, and I look forward to seeing you all again next year. Finally, on behalf of the W.I.K.F England technical committee, I would like to wish the England Team good luck for the rest of this year and at the World Championships in October. Many thanks Andy Michaelides 4th Dan Tournament Organiser
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2005 Tatsuo Suzuki