What an incredible day of spirit, skill, and sportsmanship! Yesterday, HAITO Karate was proud to host our 2nd KYOKUSHIN KARATE NOVICE KUMITE TOURNAMENT right here in Peterborough. The Dojo was buzzing with energy as young karateka from our club and esteemed guest clubs, Kyokujitsu Kyokushin Karate and BST Academy (Northampton), stepped onto the tatami to test their abilities and showcase their courage.
It was inspiring to see so many novice competitors, some as young as five years old, demonstrating the core values of Kyokushin β respect, discipline, and perseverance. The atmosphere was electric with support from families, friends, and fellow students. A huge thank you to all the instructors, parents, and volunteers who helped make the day run so smoothly and contributed to its great success.
Tournament Results
The competition was fierce but fair, and every participant showed tremendous heart. We are incredibly proud of all the HAITO Karate students who competed, and it was fantastic to see such strong performances from all the clubs involved. Congratulations to all the winners and every single karateka who took part!
Here are the official results from the day:
GIRLS 5-7 YEAR OLD DIVISION
1st Aasiya Marzia Shahjahan – HAITO KARATE π₯
2nd Juliet La Porte – Kyokujitsu Kyokushin Karate π₯
3rd Ioana Gutu – Kyokujitsu Kyokushin Karate π₯
4th Skyann Zindi – Kyokujitsu Kyokushin Karate
BOYS 5-7 YEAR OLD DIVISION (lighter weight)
1st Tauras Jucevicius – HAITO KARATE π₯
2nd Peter Haldane – Kyokujitsu Kyokushin Karate π₯
3rd Sonny Luis – Kyokujitsu Kyokushin Karate π₯
4th Fabian Foreman – Kyokujitsu Kyokushin Karate
5th Arthur Anderson – Kyokujitsu Kyokushin Karate
BOYS 5-7 YEAR OLD DIVISION (heavier weight)
1st Lorenzo Balauca – BST Academy (Northampton) π₯
2nd Felix Sellwood – Kyokujitsu Kyokushin Karate π₯
3rd Sanjay Bibin Kaimal – HAITO KARATE π₯
4th Henry Crossan – Ward – HAITO KARATE
5th Jasper Boreham – Kyokujitsu Kyokushin Karate
GIRLS 8-9 YEAR OLD DIVISION (lighter weight)
1st Zainab Maryam Shahjahan – HAITO KARATE π₯
2nd Leonor Da Silva – HAITO KARATE π₯
3rd Ohonmoimen Ejere – HAITO KARATE π₯
GIRLS 8-9 YEAR OLD DIVISION (heavier weight)
1st Sophia Manea – BST Academy (Northampton) π₯
2nd Isabella Luis – Kyokujitsu Kyokushin Karate π₯
3rd Jasmine Barrosa Marques – HAITO KARATE π₯
BOYS 8-9 YEAR OLD DIVISION (lighter weight)
1st Nojus Steiblys – BST Academy (Northampton) π₯
2nd Raymond Severin – BST Academy (Northampton) π₯
3rd Emilian Gutu – Kyokujitsu Kyokushin Karate π₯
BOYS 8-9 YEAR OLD DIVISION (heavier weight)
1st Benas Paskevicius – BST Academy (Northampton) π₯
2nd Jacob Barker – HAITO KARATE π₯
3rd Aronas Armonas – BST Academy (Northampton) π₯
GIRLS 10-11 YEAR OLD DIVISION (lighter weight)
1st Dominika Dubiel – HAITO KARATE π₯
2nd Kotryna Skiba – HAITO KARATE π₯
3rd Meda Eigirdaite – BST Academy (Northampton) π₯
GIRLS 10-11 YEAR OLD DIVISION (heavier weight)
1st Guste Kaukaite – BST Academy (Northampton) π₯
2nd Ula Jasineviciute – BST Academy (Northampton) π₯
3rd Elizaveta Hodana – HAITO KARATE π₯
4th Lola Gorochova – HAITO KARATE
BOYS 10-11 YEAR OLD DIVISION (lighter weight)
1st Robert Cristian Buzatu – HAITO KARATE π₯
2nd Oluwatimilehin Adelabu – HAITO KARATE π₯
3rd Stanley Crossan – Ward – HAITO KARATE π₯
4th Oliver Michos – Kyokujitsu Kyokushin Karate
BOYS 10-11 YEAR OLD DIVISION (heavier weight)
1st Tomas Paskevicius – BST Academy (Northampton) π₯
2nd Stanislav Bozko – BST Academy (Northampton) π₯
3rd William Fisher – HAITO KARATE π₯
4th Daniel Namsons – BST Academy (Northampton)
5th Alexander Stelmasik-de Sousa – HAITO KARATE
GIRLS 12-13 YEAR OLD DIVISION (lighter weight)
1st Sreya Bibin – HAITO KARATE π₯
2nd Amedeea Manea – BST Academy (Northampton) π₯
3rd Zina Ringler-Berisha – HAITO KARATE π₯
4th Milana Tanavina – HAITO KARATE
GIRLS 12-13 YEAR OLD DIVISION (heavier weight)
1st Rebeka Pulina – HAITO KARATE π₯
2nd Mija Anastasija Oneil – HAITO KARATE π₯
3rd GabrielΔ NarkeviΔiΕ«tΔ – BST Academy (Northampton) π₯
4th Ksenija Tihomirova – HAITO KARATE
BOYS 12-13 YEAR OLD DIVISION (lighter weight)
1st Simas Jucevicius – HAITO KARATE π₯
2nd Darius Junevic – HAITO KARATE π₯
3rd Jacob Clay – Kyokujitsu Kyokushin Karate π₯
BOYS 12-13 YEAR OLD DIVISION (heavier weight)
1st Adam Pilarski – HAITO KARATE π₯
2nd David Alexandru Buzatu – HAITO KARATE π₯
3rd Martynas Barzdaitis – HAITO KARATE π₯
Novice Kumite Tournament – Medal Tally by Club
| Club | π₯ Gold | π₯ Silver | π₯ Bronze | Total Medals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAITO KARATE | 9 | 7 | 8 | 24 |
| BST Academy (Northampton) | 6 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| Kyokujitsu Kyokushin Karate | 0 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
This tournament was a fantastic display of emerging talent and the strong spirit of Kyokushin Karate. It’s events like these that build confidence, forge friendships, and strengthen our karate community. We are immensely proud of every participant for their courage and effort. A special thank you to all the parents for their unwavering support and to the visiting clubs for joining us and making the competition a great success. We look forward to seeing everyone continue to grow and develop in their Kyokushin journey. If you’re inspired by these young warriors and want to learn more about Kyokushin Karate or join our HAITO Karate family here in Peterborough, we welcome you to get in touch! Thank you to everyone who supports HAITO Karate.
OSU!