UK OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sunday 7th March 2004

Thornbury Leisure Centre, Near Bristol,
South Gloucestershire


The British Institute of Karate Organisation (BIKO) hosted its second major championships, the United Kingdom Open Karate Championships held on Sunday 7th March 2004, at the Thornbury Leisure Centre, South Gloucestershire. The event was again a total success with 400 competitors competing for prestigious trophies on the day. They travelled with their supporters from all over England, Wales and Scotland to make a fantastic atmosphere at the Championships. We also saw a few old faces from the competition circuit coming out of retirement for this event.

The event had four matted areas, which BIKO’s Chief Referee; Dale Gamble ensured were running smoothly during day. All the competitors, coaches and spectators must be congratulated for their efforts in attending the event and it had been noted that the standard of the competitors were high.

The event started at 9.45am with the kata sections. A demonstration was given at the end of the kata sections of traditional Sai Kata with Bunkai by Sam Winder 3rd Dan Kobudo, you can now purchase BIKO DVDs of Traditional Weapons Kata. When this was completed we then proceeded to the kumite sections. The standard of the fighters were very high and the spectators were treated to many impressive techniques.

The organisers would again like to thank all the referees, table officials, medics, coaches, competitors and spectators for their continued support for this event and hope to see them again at the next BIKO competition. For further details on joining BIKO why not speak to the Secretary, Alan Beale on 01227 369 212 or 07778 169 212 otherwise visit our website, www.bik.org.uk

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RESULTS

KATA
CAT 1 / 9 yrs and under (Mixed) Boys and Girls
1st J Harvey / 2nd L Cocks / 3rd C Ware

CAT 2 / 10-15 yrs (Mixed) Boys and Girls 2nd Kyu and below
1st L Harding / 2nd A Walsh / 3rd J Pavey

CAT 3 / 10-15 yrs (Mixed) Boys and Girls 1st Kyu and above
1st N Hooper / 2nd R Whitaker / 3rd E Evans

CAT 4 / Ladies 16 yrs & above
1st E Brown / 2nd C Smith / 3rd T Kite

CAT 5 / Mens 16yrs and above / 2nd Kyu and below
1st A Blake / 2nd A Rowan / 3rd S Balu

CAT 6 / Mens 16yrs and above 1st Kyu and above
1st C Northcott / 2nd D Horner / 3rd D.Rice (Biko), A Nelson- Ashley

CAT 7 / Team Kata (Mixed) Boys and Girls 15yrs and above
1st Vale Karate / 2nd Kugatju A / 3rd Kugatju B


KUMITE


CAT 8 / Pee Wee (Mixed) Boys & Girls 9yrs and under below 4ft 2ins
1st L Brewer / 2nd G Scotney / 3rd J Philips / 3rd D Davies

CAT 9 / Pee Wee (Mixed) Boys & Girls 9 yrs and under above 4ft 2ins
1st J Brown / 2nd C Dacoster / 3rd C Walters / 3rd D Walters

CAT 10 / Boys 10-12yrs below 5ft
1st J Kirton / 2nd G Baryah / 3rd J Bailey / 3rd E Evans

CAT 11 / Boys 10-12yrs 5ft and above
1st S Paramore / 2nd T Abraham / 3rd J Bowles / 3rd J Carmichael

CAT 12 / Boys 13-15yrs below 5ft 3ins
1st J Foston / 2nd N White / 3rd J Sawyer

CAT 13 / Boys 13-15yrs 5ft 3ins and above
1st S Reilly / 2nd S Ackland / 3rd B Ashley / 3rd A. Nelson-Ashley

CAT 14 / Girls 10-12yrs 5ft and above
1st A Allahverdyan / 2nd A Walters

CAT 15 / Girls 10-12yrs below 5ft
1st 2nd S.ones / 3rd A.Tagiyeva / 3rd K.Marks

CAT 16 / Girls 13-15 yrs 5ft 3ins and above
1st T Payne / 2nd S Brueford / 3rd S Beresford / 3rd D Perry

CAT 17 / Girls 13-15 yrs below 5ft 3ins
1st A Hooper / 2nd G Stevens / 3rd K Brueford / 3rd A Simms

CAT 18 / Ladies 16-17yrs Cadets
1st S Clarke / 2nd L Jones / 3rd C Witts

CAT 19 / Ladies 18yrs and above
1st C Lewis / 2nd C Walters / 3rd A Jones / C Smith

CAT 20 / Mens 16-17yrs Cadets
1st M Smith / 2nd D Rawson / 3rd J Bale / 3rd A Blake

CAT 21 / Men 16yrs and above 2nd Kyu and below
1st R Howall / 2nd A Majeth / 3rd J Springall / 3rd K Lewis

CAT 22 / Men 16yrs and above 1st Kyu and above below 75 Kilo’s
1st P James / 2nd D Trott / 3rd B Ashley / 3rd A Nelson-Ashley

CAT 23 / Men 16yrs and above 1st Kyu and above 75 Kilo and above
1st D Haynes / 2nd A Kelliher / 3rd M Bradley / 3rd J McSherry


KUMITE TEAMS (3 Member Team)

CAT 24 / Pee Wees 9 yrs and under (Mixed) Boys and Girls
1st Sentenashi D / 2nd NCEKC / 3rd WIKF / 3rd MCKC

CAT 25 / Boys 10-12yrs
1st Vale Karate / 2nd Imperial / 3rd MCKC / 3rd Sentenashi C

CAT 26 / Boys 13-15yrs
1st Blacksun / 2nd NCEKC / 3rd Imperial / 3rd Bristol

CAT 27 Men 16yrs and over
1st Bristol / 2nd NCEKC / 3rd Blacksun / 3rd Sentenashi B