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ESKA Individual Kata & Kumite Competition ’24 – Results

February 15, 2024

The Dojo Norwich Hosts ESKA Kata and Kumite Event

On Sunday, 28th January 2024, The Dojo Norwich was the venue for ESKA’s Kata and Kumite competition, drawing in over 100 participants.

The event showcased a wide array of karate skills, with competitors from various age groups taking part in Kata and Kumite disciplines. Participants from beginners to seasoned black belts displayed exceptional precision and expertise, engaging the audience and judges.

Kata involved performers executing a series of moves in a fixed sequence, simulating defense and attack motions against imaginary foes, with judges evaluating based on technique, timing, and the demonstration of power and grace.

Kumite, the sparring element, added an exciting dynamic with athletes demonstrating their quickness, agility, and strategy in scoring points through controlled, accurate strikes.

Emphasizing the importance of safety and fair play, the matches were closely monitored to maintain a respectful and competitive environment. The high-energy battles and the display of martial arts skills made for an exhilarating spectacle for everyone present.

Beyond being a competitive event, the ESKA Kata and Kumite competition celebrated the club’s ethos of discipline, respect, and continual growth. The participation of over 100 individuals underscored the depth and variety of karate talent within the club.

See the full results below:

Individual Kata

1 – Under 10 Years – Red to Yellow Belt – Male

Gold – Oscar Clarke (SKS)

Silver – Daniel Shearstone (ESKA)

Bronze – Damang Ali (ESKA)

2 – Under 10 Years – Red to Yellow Belt – Female

Gold – Scarlett Blyth (ESKA)

Silver – Beth Swanton (ESKA)

Bronze – Alexandra Olasz (ESKA)

3 – 10 to 13 Years – Red to Yellow Belt – Male

Gold – Isaac Grist (ESKA)

Silver – William Jenner-Ludbrook (ESKA)

Bronze – Bear Styles (SKS)

4 – Under 10 Years – Green to Purple & White Belt – Male

Gold – Leon Merrison (SKS)

Silver – Corben Burton Ward (ESKA)

Bronze – Henry Appleton (ESKA)

5 – Under 10 Years – Green to Purple & White Belt – Female

Gold – Abigail Swiderek (SKS)

Silver – Edie Betts (ESKA)

Bronze – Annika Rovica-Vilkaja (ESKA)

6 – 10 to 13 Years – Green to Purple & White Belt – Male

Gold – Tariq Turner (ESKA)

Silver – Patriks Rancan (SKS)

Bronze – Edison Culy (SKS)

7 – 10 to 13 Years – Green to Purple & White Belt – Female

Gold – Amelia Wilby (ESKA)

Silver – Rosie Brew (ESKA)

Bronze – Liva Hartmane (SKS)

8 – Under 10 Years – Brown to Brown & Double White Belt – Male

Gold – Ajay Ashokkumar (ESKA)

Silver – Sharvin Arran Sutharsan (ESKA)

Bronze – Jack Lambert (ESKA)

9 – Under 10 Years – Brown to Brown & Double White Belt – Male

Gold – Rosie Nudd (ESKA)

Silver – Adela Rozanska (ESKA)

10 – 10 to 13 Years – Brown to Brown & Double White Belt – Male

Gold – Jacob Allen (ESKA)

Silver – Chase Gregory (ESKA)

Bronze – Eli Taylor-Windle (ESKA)

11 – 10 to 13 Years – Brown to Brown & Double White Belt – Female

Gold – Ananbelle Hitchings (ESKA)

Silver – Eleanor Jenner-Ludbrook (ESKA)

Bronze – Darcy Fowler (ESKA)

12 – 10 to 13 Years – Black Belt – Male

Gold – Oliver Adams (ESKA)

Silver – William Fone (ESKA)

Bronze – Mateo Davila-Smith (ESKA)

13 – 10 to 13 Years – Black Belt – Female

Gold – Daisy Toone (ESKA)

Silver – Evie Fuller (ESKA)

Bronze – Lena Gryczaniuk (ESKA)

14 – Cadet – Brown to Brown & Double White Belt – Mixed

Gold – Alexandra Turner (ESKA)

Silver – Tushan Prasanthan (ESKA)

Bronze – Yanis Boulbadaoui (ESKA)

15 – Cadet – Black Belt – Mixed

Gold – Ella Wright (ESKA)

Silver – Sam Howlett (ESKA)

Bronze – Grace Twigge (HKS)

16 – Adult – Yellow to Purple & White Belt – Male

Gold – Janis Vilkajs (SKS)

Silver – Daniel Thurtell (ESKA)

Bronze – Steven Swanton (ESKA)

17 – Adult – Yellow to Purple & White Belt – Male

Gold – Sanita Rovica-Vilkaja (SKS)

Silver – Dawn Styles (SKS)

Bronze – Sabrina Gaff (ESKA)

18 – Adult – Brown to Brown & Double White Belt – Mixed

Gold – Lee Norton (ESKA)

Silver – Sarah Chambers (ESKA)

19 – Adults – Black Belt – Mixed

Gold – Arwen Stewart (ESKA)

Silver – Mark Jarred (ESKA)

Bronze – Francis Karemo (ESKA)

Individual Kumite

20 – Under 10 Years – Red to Yellow Belt – Male

Gold – Damang Ali (ESKA)

Silver – Oskar Piasecki (SKS)

Bronze – Kacper Lisaj (SKS) / Oscar Clarke (SKS)

21 – Under 10 Years – Red to Yellow Belt – Female

Gold – Laura Vinnicenko (SKS)

Silver – Alexandra Olasz (ESKA)

Bronze – Akshika Ashokkumar (ESKA) / Midile Zulpyte (ESKA)

22 – 10 to 13 Years – Red to Yellow Belt – Male

Gold – Bear Styles (SKS)

Silver – William Jenner-Ludbrook (ESKA)

23 – Under 10 Years – Green to Purple & White Belt – Male

Gold – Fred Gotts (ESKA)

Silver – James Cumberland (ESKA)

Bronze – Gilbert Scaiff (ESKA) / Arthur Perlman (ESKA)

24 – Under 10 Years – Green to Purple & White Belt – Female

Gold – Abigail Swiderek (SKS)

Silver – Edie Betts (ESKA)

Bronze – Annika Rovica-Vilkaja (SKS) / Lottie Bobbin (ESKA)

25 – 10 to 13 Years – Green to Purple & White Belt – Male (Under 5ft)

Gold – Tariq Turner (ESKA)

Silver – Patriks Rancans (SKS)

Bronze – Spike Fickling (ESKA)

26 – 10 to 13 Years – Green to Purple & White Belt – Female (Under 5ft)

Gold – Amelia Wilby (ESKA)

Silver – Inaaya Ziyan (ESKA)

Bronze – Rosie Brew (ESKA) / Vi Dutiro (ESKA)

27 – 10 to 13 Years – Green to Purple & White Belt – Male (Over 5ft)

Gold – Thomas Thrower (ESKA)

Silver – Henry Davies (ESKA)

Bronze – Edmund Reddington (ESKA)

28 – Under 10 Years – Brown to Brown & Double White Belt – Male

Gold – Sharvin Arran Sutharsan (ESKA)

Silver – Ajay Ashokkumar (ESKA)

29 – Under 10 Years – Brown to Brown & Double White Belt – Female

Gold – Rosie Nudd (ESKA)

Silver – Adela Rozanska (ESKA)

30 – 10 to 13 Years – Brown to Brown & Double White Belt – Male (Under 5ft)

Gold – Eli Taylor-Windle (ESKA)

Silver – Rackan Alhassan (ESKA)

Bronze – Jazsvin Prasanthan (ESKA) / Chase Gregory (ESKA)

31 – 10 to 13 Years – Brown to Brown & Double White Belt – Female (Under 5ft)

Gold – Eleanor Jenner-Ludbrook (ESKA)

Silver – Annabelle Hitchings (ESKA)

Bronze – Ria Hadome (ESKA) / Darcy Fowler (ESKA)

32 – 10 to 13 Years – Brown to Brown & Double White Belt – Male (Over 5ft)

Gold – Jacob Allen (ESKA)

Silver – Ethan Drake (ESKA)

Bronze – Edward Tickner (ESKA)

33 – 10 to 13 Years – Black Belts – Male (Over 5ft)

Gold – Noah Jarred (ESKA)

Silver – William Fone (ESKA)

Bronze – Mateo Davila-Smith (ESKA) / Oliver Adams (ESKA)

34 – 10 to 13 Years – All Grades – Female (Over 5ft)

Gold – Daisy Toone (ESKA)

Silver – Lily Nudd (ESKA)

Bronze – Beth Nesbitt-Clarke (ESKA) / Georgia Blanch (ESKA)

35 – Cadets – Yellow to Brown & Double White Belt – Male

Gold – Tushan Prasanthan (ESKA)

Silver – Yanis Boulbadaoui (ESKA)

Bronze – Jackson Carver (SKS)

36 – Cadets – Black Belt – Male

Gold – Lewis Barker (ESKA)

Silver – Ethan Applegate (ESKA)

Bronze – Tyler Paul (ESKA) / Joe Minnis (ESKA)

37 – Cadets – Brown Belt & Above – Female

Gold – Nia Treavett (ESKA)

Silver – Alexandra Turner (ESKA)

Bronze – Jennifer Markellos (ESKA) / Ella Wright (ESKA)

38 – Adults – Green to Purple & White Belt – Male

Gold – Janis Vilkajs (SKS)

Silver – Martin Scaiff (ESKA)

Bronze – Daniel Thurtell (ESKA) / Steven Swanton (ESKA)

39 – Adults – Green to Purple & White Belt – Female

Gold – Dawn Styles (SKS)

Silver – Sanita Rovica-Vilkaja (SKS)

Bronze – Sabrina Gaff (ESKA)

40 – Adults – Brown Belt & Above – Male

Gold – Francis Karemo (ESKA)

Silver – Mark Jarred (ESKA)

Bronze – Joe Askew (ESKA) / Ian Munday (ESKA)

40 – Adults – Brown Belt & Above – Male

Gold – Francis Karemo (ESKA)

Silver – Mark Jarred (ESKA)

Bronze – Joe Askew (ESKA) / Ian Munday (ESKA)

41 – Adults – Brown Belt & Above – Female

Gold – Arwen Stewart (ESKA)

Silver – Sarah Chambers (SKS)

Well done to all those who took part.

Our next competition will be Individual Kata & Pairs Kata held at the Dojo Norwich on Sunday 14th April 2024.