HARLOW’S premier Karate Academy Shinseikyu Karate Academy hosted the Annual Harlow Invitational Karate Championships on the 3rd of November 2024 at Mark Hall Sports Centre (This Championship has been running since 1991)

Twelve Karate clubs competed from all over Essex, Suffolk & London with 149 competitors competing in Individual Kata (Sequences of moves) , Team Kata, Individual Kumite ( Sparring for points) & Team Kumite.

The Karate Academy came 4th in the medal table with the following results

Men’s Team Kumite 2nd Place ( Sempei Dave, Sempei Thomas Reynolds & Sandes)

Elias Boys Kumite 3rd Place

Leo Boys Kumite 2nd Place

Eli boys Kata 3rd Place, Boys 4’4” to 4’9” Kumite 3rd Place, Team Kata 2nd Place

Jess Girls Kata 2nd Place

Eloise Girls Kata 1st Place & 3rd Place

Junior Sempei Joe boys black Belt Kata 3rd Place

Daniel Brown Belt Men’s Kumite 3rd

Sempei Thomas Reynolds Men’s Black Belt Kumite 2nd Place

Junior Sempei Guoda Girls Black Belt Kumite Joint 3rd Place

Junior Sempei Bupe Girls Black Belt Kumite Joint 3rd Place, Cadet Girls Kumite 3rd Place

Sandes Adult up to 6th Kyu Kumite 3rd Place

Casey Under 4′ Boys Kumite 1st Place, 4′ to 4’3 Kumite 3rd Place, Team Kata 3rd Place

A spokesperson said: “Not all our Karate students who entered won a medal or trophy, but we are extremely proud of them for entering, it takes a lot of courage & spirit to enter & to be judged on your ability.

“If you would like information on training with Harlow’s Premier Karate Academy, contact them on 07767452003 or email [email protected]”