Shobu Ippon International report

On Sunday 9th May 2009 the Tokon Academy travelled to the Shobu Ippon International Shotokan Open off of the back of a great performance at our last outing (the 9th Legend Open Karate Championships) back in March where, what was our juniors first major championships, we scooped 3 third place finishes. Expectations were high with an aim of coming home with a total of five medals [one of which a first place]. Despite the juniors efforts, unfortunately the tally was not met but for a bigger, more professionally run event the Tokon Academy juniors did themselves and everyone associated very proud.

Elite performance programme standout Rian Smeaton had a great day click here to read more...