Ken-Bu-Kan's 6 European Champions!!!

Post date: Oct 29, 2010 9:17:28 PM

Six of Ken-Bu-Kan's elite athletes competed at the 15th WIKF European Championships in Italy, and came away with 6 European titles, 3 silvers and 2 Bronze.

It was an incredible display from the squad who all took gold medals in their individuals and medalled in team events also.   

Congratulations to everyone!!

 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS:

Gavin Bailey - Senior Male Kumite <68K

Aneesha Pancha - Senior Fenale Kumite <55K

Jay Kirton - Junior Male Kumite <61k

Jerome Brown - Cadet Boys <70K

Nikkisha Bailey - Female 12-13Yrs<50k

Jay Kirton - Junior Male Kata

SILVERS:

Gavin Bailey, Jay Kirton and Ryan Lambert - Senior Male Team

Jay Kirton & Jerome Brown - Junior Male Team

Nikkisha Bailey - Female Team

BRONZE:

Jerome Brown - Cadet Male Team

Gavin Bailey was also awarded personally by Sensei Suzuki, the Best Competitor of the Championships for his incredible achievement during these Championships, winning his last 4 rounds with an awesome display, skill, accuracy, precision and overall dominance - Well done Gav!!

Ken-Bu-Kan's 6 Golds helped take England to the top of the medal table for the third successive year.  Sensei Andy, who is also the National Coach for the England team was awarded with the trophy, having beaten Holland and Italy to the title.