Day one of the EJU Kata tournament Louvain-la-Neuve saw young cadet and junior pairs showcasing their knowledge of different kata groups. For the cadets it was the first three sets to demonstrate: te-waza, koshi-waza and ashi-waza. The juniors have had the opportunity to enter in either Katame-no-Kata, Ju-no-Kata or Nage-no-Kata. The latter proven to be the most popular this weekend and with that France started their medal shower. The cadet category was claimed by Louise DESMIDT – Chemsy CHAHIDI (FRA) whilst the junior Nage-no-Kata winners were Steven PERNISEK – Ilyesse CHAHIDI (FRA).
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France continued their excellence during day two when it was time for the seniors to show their forms. Gold number three was delivered via another excellent Nago-no-Kata performance by Louis GHEGEDIBAN – Paul GHEGEDIBAN (FRA). The last and final victory was gained through a top class Kime-no-Kata act by Grégory MARQUES – Stéphane BEGA (FRA). Home favourites, Nicolas GILON – Jean-Philippe GILON, delivered what was expected and won the Katame-no-Kata event with a total of 404.0 points. Italy clinched onto a gold medal too by Giovanni TARABELLI – Angelica TARABELLI (ITA) as they topped the podium after the Ju-no-Kata final. The Goshin Jutsu final saw Jenny FREY – Sebastian BERGMANN (GER) taking victory with an overall 518.5 points.
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Congratulations to all medallists! You can find the results online via this link. For more images visit our gallery.
Prior to the event, on Friday, a successful Judges Kata Seminar took place. Below, a selection of images from the meeting. For more, visit our gallery.
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Author: Szandra Szogedi