Post date: Mar 04, 2012 2:4:17 AM
Four of Ken-Bu-Kan's elite athletes competed at the 6th WIKF World Championships in Dallas, USA. The squad returned home with 3 World titles, 4 silvers and 4 Bronze medals taking an impressive total tally of 11 medals!!!
It was an incredible display from Aneesha, Gavin and Sensei Andy, who all outclassed their opponents in their final show case events. Each member of the squad also took part in team events and came away with podium finishes as well.
WORLD CHAMPIONS:
Gavin Bailey - Senior Male Kumite <68K
Aneesha Pancha - Senior Female Kumite <55K
Sensei Andy – Male Masters <70K
SILVERS:
Gavin Bailey & Sensei Andy - Senior Male Team
Sensei Andy – Senior Male Kata
Sensei Andy – Male Masters Kata
BRONZE:
Nikkisha Bailey – Female 12-13 >50K
Nikkisha Bailey – Female 12-15 Team
Aneesha Pancha - Senior Female Team
Sensei Andy – Mens Tanto Dori
Sensei Andy, who was also coaching the entire England team, competedin every possible event during these Championships and medalled in each one, taking more medals than any other athlete. Sensei Andy dedicated his success to his late Sensei,Tatsuo Suzuki who passed away just weeks before the Championships.
Sensei, RIP and I know you were watching all of our performances.