On the 30/04/11 it was the 2011 SEKU Annual Championships at the Portsmouth Mountbatten Centre and The Fitness Factory where there in force. The team lead by Sensei Malcolm Jupp and  Andy Shorkey consisted of Albert Hart, Isaac Rice and Cory Swinfield. Sensei Laurance Barton-Smith and Sensei Robert Bollen also  provided support.
First up was the Peewee (Under 10′s) Individual Kata of which Cory was competing in and after making it into the finals decided to perform Heian Sandan to be judged on and came away with  1st Place.
Next up it was Alberts’ time to shine by taking 3rd place in the Junior Under 5ft Sanbon Kumite and 1st place in the Boy’s 5ft and Under Individual Kumite.
Then at the end of the day Sensei Andy brought home a well earned 3rd place in the Men’s Individual Black Belt Kumite.
A mention must also go out to Sensei Malcolm who was doing very well in the events he was competing in but unfortunatly just missed out on getting into the finals and Isaac who was competing for the first time and has came away with some  valuable experience.
I would personally like to thank Malcolm and Andy for arranging the squad for each Championship and Event, and for the members that enjoy the competition side of Karate. – Mark Elliott

The next competion is on the 19/11/11 at Portsmouth Mountbatten Centre, so if you would like to represent The Fitness Factory at this event express your interest to Sensei Andy or Sensei Malcom nearer the time.

Fitness Factory Club Results
Cory Swinfield       1st – Peewee Individual Kata

Albert Hart            1st – Boy 5ft and Under Individual Kumite
3rd – Junior Under 5ft Sanbon Kumite

Andy Shorkey        3rd – Men’s Individual Black Belt Kumite

Thanks Jim for the report – Mark Elliott