SAKAI KARATE CLUB RESULTS

CUMBRIA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS CARLISLE 15th JUNE 2008

The Cumbria Open took place on Sunday 15th June in Sands Liesure Centre Carlisle
20 of our fighters took part in the event,we had some good results Gary Kelly took 1st in the Boys under 50 kilo category Gary has had a great year, Steven McCall in only his second competition won the Mens Junior Grade, Mark Cunningham was second to Steven where the fight was close,Christina Bechelli came second in the Womens Junior Grades,Ryan Gordon was in the Boys 9th to 4th Kyu under 50kilo and placed 3rd,Scott Wilson and Darren Dunlop were 3rd in the Cadet Mens category

COMMONWEALTH CHAMPIONSHIPS MEADOWBANK 31stMAY 1st J UNE

The Commonwealth Karate Championships took place on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June in Meadowbank Stadium Edinburgh,31 of our members took part in he event which was a great success with over 1,300 competitors taking part this has been the biggest tournament ever to take place in Scotland and Britain,

Results
The events that took place on the Saturday were the Mens and womens Senior and Men and womens Cadets and the Elite Competition this event was for only National Team members
Scott Wilson fought through to the Final with some great results and was successful in Becoming Champion in the mens Cadet under 70kilo Category, Shahbaz Mirza was also in this Category Shahbaz came 3rd again with some tough fights,
Teri Coulter again reached the Final she also had some hard contests but was beat by her great rival Pamela Robb, The result of the Saturday was our Cadet mens Team winning this category with a great performance on the way to the final they beat a South African team in the first round and also another South African Team in the Final,Darren Dunlop, Shahbaz Mirza and Scott Wilson Team Champions
Craig Moffat was in the Elite Categories this was the main event for National teams from South Africa ,Botswana, Canada, Wales, England Ireland, Ghana, New Zealand India, Craig fought in the elite under 75 event but was beaten in the early rounds,Craig was part of the Scottish National Team that contested the blue ribbon Team event this is the category every Team wants to win the Scotland Team was successful in winning the category against Botswana with a great performance, Craig kept his best for this event winning all his fights to help Scotland win the Commonwealth Championships for Teams,Sakai would like to congratulate all who organised the event especially Hamish Adam and Paul Gianndrea who worked extremely hard to make the Championships a great success the next Championships will take place in India, On the Sunday we had only one Seccess with Gary Kelly winning the Boys 12 13 years under 55kilo,Gary once again had a great event with an outstanding performance considering two weeks ago he was doubtful with him breaking a bone in his foot ,Gary has had a good year also winning the Scottish International Open Last month,David and Kris would like to thank everyone who entered the event although some were not successful this was a big competition and it will be good for their experience for the future.to all the parents who supported their kids once again thanks.David and Kris

SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES CHAMPIONSHIPS 26TH APRIL

Christina Bechelli one of Junior women grades competed in the event representing Glasgow university this is only Christinas 3rd competition,Christina won all her fights
to come 1st place well done.

SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL OPEN 19-20th APRIL EDINBURGH.

We took 28 fighters to the competition over the 2 days, result of the competition went to Gary "spider"Kelly winning the boys 12-13years -55kg category beating a strong fighter from Latvia in final.

Cameron Blair 2nd boys 14-15years -70kg.
Natalie Nicol 3rd girls 12-13years -45kg.
Walter Douglas 3rd boys 12-13 -55kg.
Teri Coulter 2nd womens +60kg.
Steven Rooney 3rd mens senior -65kg.
Shabaz Mirza 3rd cadet -70kg.
Cadet Team 3rd, Mirza/Dunlop/Haswell/Wilson.

BRITISH UNIVERSITIES CHAMPIONSHIPS 16th MARCH SHEFFIELD

Craig Moffat placed 2nd in the under 75kg category the event attracted over 400 competitors from accross Britain, Graig reached the final with some ease , in the final he was leading his opponent when he landed a punch to the opponents face and was to heavy with the contact, and was disqualified, Craig with this result is eligable to attend the selection for the British University Team that will be competeing in the World University Championships taking place in Poland.

PENRITH UNDER 18 YEARS OPEN SUNDAY 9th MARCH

Shahbaz Mirza 1st Cadet Men under 70kgs
Cameron Blair 2nd Boys 13 - 15 years over 55kgs
David Kelly 3rd Cadet Men 3rd Over 70kgs

TEAM RESULTS
2nd Place Cadet Men Shahbaz Mirza - Darren Dunlop - Scott Fleming - David Kelly

2nd Place Boys 13 - 15 years over 50kgs Cameron Blair - Kenny Gill - Gary Kelly - Scott Dunlop.

SCOTTISH GRAND PRIX SUNDAY 2nd MARCH 2008 WISHAW

Another good day was had at the Scottish Grand Prix the first one of the new season

Cameron Blair 1st 13 - 15 years over 58kgs
Adam El Shafei 1st 10 - 12 years under 42kgs
Gary Kelly 1st 13 -15 years under 48kgs
Gregor Malone 1st 8 - 9 years Boys
David Rorison 1st Mens Junior Grades
Campbell Kerr 1st Mens Senior over 75kgs
Jordan Malone 2nd 8 -9 years Boys
Scott Wilson 2nd Cadet 16 - 17 years
Christina Bechelli 2nd Womens Junior Grades
Chris Jamieson 2nd Mens Junior Grades
Mark Mitchell 2nd Mens Senior over 75kgs
Ryan Gordon 3rd Boys 10 - 12 years 3rd
Scott Gordon 3rd Boys 10 - 12 years 3rd
Darren Dunlop 3rd Cadet 16 - 17 years
Shahbaz Mirrza 3rd cadet 16 - 17 years
Jennifer Brown 3rd Womens Junior Grades
Mark Cunningham 3rd Mens Junior Grades

AMA INTERNATIONAL OPEN. NOTTINGHAM 23 24 FEB 2008

Twenty fighters attended the A.M.A International Open and came back with the following tremendous results

Craig Moffat, 1st place mens senior -75kg
Steven Rooney, 1st place mens senior -70kg
Scott Wilson, 1st Cadet -70kd
David Rorison, 1st mens junior grade,2nd mens senior open weight.
Garry Kelly,2nd boys -45kg
Mark Cunningham 3rd mens junior grade.3rd mens masters over 35yrs.
Teri Coulter 3rd womens over 60kg.
JUNIOR TEAM EVENT -55kg 1st place,3 man team.
Justin Ronald,Cameron Blair,Scott Dunlop.