British National Karate Championships 2009

The squad of 11 North west academy students set out on the 5th September to the Meadow Bank Stadium in  Edinburgh to take part in the official British Karate Federation Championships.

The day started perfect with the team kata Luke Scott, Zach Scott, Alex Hodge taking Gold in the team kata with a stunning performance. Making them the current English and British Champions.

Next the womens team kata Natalie Charlton,Nicole Halsall, Becky Mc Lorie took Gold with an equally Brillant display.Natalie was totally focused with a great performance in the individual kata taking Bronze. Then staying focuced to take a brilliant and confident Gold in the 16/17 yrs kumite (fighting) . Backed up with a gutsy performance in the open kumite with a bronze.

Steve Scott the Northwest Karate Chief Instructor said Im proud with the attitude and support each student gave to one another on the day and in the build up to the Championships.