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The British Senior International Open Championships

Crystal Palace 2^nd & 3^rd September 2006.

Robbie Scott

Gold (Junior Male -65Kg.) & Top 5 (Senior Male -60Kg.)

Gemma John

Silver (Junior Female -60Kg.) & Bronze (Senior Female -60Kg.)

Rhys Jones

Top 8 (Junior Male -65Kg.) & Top 5 (Senior Male -65Kg.)

Gethin Williams

Top 8 (Senior Male + 80Kg.)

Senior Male Team

Top 5

(Gethin, Rhys, Robbie, Dean & David)

Austrian Junior Open

Congratulations to the Squad on the results at the Austrian Junior Open Championships in Salzburg, June 17^th 2006.

Robbie Scott – Gold - Male Junior (-65Kg.)

Ashley Watkins – Silver - Male U16 (-55Kg.)

Sammi Scott – Silver - Female U16 (-50Kg.)

Rhiân Jones – Top 5 - Female U14 (-160cm)

Luke Howard – Top 8 - Male U14 (-155cm)

Rhys Jones – Top 8 - Male Junior (-65Kg.)

Particularly well done to Ashley and Sammi, who competed in their first U16 International and performed magnificently.

Rhiân deserved a medal, she fought like a demon, having the most fights in the category and taking out the majority of the best fighters on the way. She successfully came through an exhausting “Heavy” fight in the Quarter-Finals, only to lose in the Semi-Final and then unfortunately lost in Repéchage. No medal but lots 'n' lots of “Brownie” points.

Luke in his new found “Niche” as International Competitor, showed amazing fighting ability, but unfortunately got disqualified along the way, when his opponent launched himself (Kamikaze like) onto Luke's rising Mawashigeri.

.... Ooops! .... Death by Bongo Bongo!....

Guys, I’m really proud of you all!

But who's that basket-case next to Robbie?

It was a brilliant trip, thoroughly enjoyable and I’m already looking forward to next year with a bigger Squad.

British International Open Championships

Congratulations to Robbie Scott on his Cadet Bronze, Junior Bronze and Senior Silver at the recent "British Internation Karate Open Championships", which was held at the Crystal Palace Arena, London on September 3rd & 4th 2005. Great performances from Gemma John and Rhys Jones who were very unlucky to have come away without medals, following their categories. With each fighter entering a minimum of 2 categories, it was a very tiring weekend. Rhys & Gemma were unfortunately not available for photographs. The competition was a very prestigious event, with top quality fighters attending from all over the Globe. 

British International Karate Open Championships

Pictured following his drive through to the Semi-Final and subsequent win in repéchage, to take the Bronze Medal in the B.I.K.O. Male Cadet -65Kg category is Robbie Scott. Joined by fellow Bronze Medallist - Joe Cruz (England), Silver Medallist - Craig Moffat (Scotland) and Gold Medallist - Michael Murray (Scotland). Medals were presented by Victor Charles M.B.E.

Once again Robbie Scott reaching the Semi-Final in the B.I.K.O. Junior Male -65Kg, only to lose out to Frenchman Mathieu Cossou, but securing the Bronze Medal in the repéchage to make it 2 on the trot. On the rostrum with fellow Bronze Medallist Jallal Zakhnini (Belgium), Silver Medallist Mathieu Cossou (France) and Gold Medallist William Rolle (France). Medals presented by Victor Charles M.B.E..

One step further this time for Robbie Scott. Taking the Silver Medal in the B.I.K.O. Senior Male -60Kg. category. Pictured with fellow Welsh Team mate and Gold Medallist, Gareth Reynolds. Joined by Bronze Medallists Paul James (England) & Colin Simmonds (England). Both Robbie and Gareth recently finishing the Commonwealth Karate Championships in Gold medal positions, in their respective categories and keeping their medal tallies topped up. Victor Charles M.B.E. presented the medals and is obviously in good company, trying to help keep up his image.

Nice Little Haul!