MOVE over Ralph Macchio, these local karate kids have shown their mettle against the best in the state and the country in two recent competitions.
A group from the Brian Mackie Goju Kai dojo in O’Connor recently competed in the 2016 All Styles State Titles, bringing home thirteen medals between them, including seven golds, four silvers and two bronze.
They also competed in the Australian Schools and Universities competition and the Australian Open, competing against more than 1300 others and bringing home four golds, two silvers and four bronze.
Brian Mackie Goju Kai dojo 5h dan black belt and shihan Basil Gotsis said consistency and hard work would get the students far.
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READ NOW“With continued commitment and dedication to training I have no doubt these athletes will make the national team,” he said.
There is no rest for the young karate kids, with the students now training for the Goju Kai world titles in Canada next year.
2016 All Styles State Title Anastacia Mateljan: 2 gold, 1 silver Jes Bromley: 2 gold Joshua Spadanuda: 1 gold, 1 silver Chanel Kafetzis: 1 gold Jamie Kafetzis: 1 gold Xsenija Bromley: 2 silver Sarenna Mateljan: 2 bronze