REDLAND karate exponents were in fighting fit form when the Redlands Martial Arts Academy hosted the recent Queensland Koshiki Karate-Do Titles at Alexandra Hills.
The tournament was a huge success and attracted over 130 competitors from all over Queensland.
Local clubs that attended included Seishin Zenryoku – Redlands Martial Arts, Sports Karate Australia, Team Damashi, Riki Gi Tan and Seiryukai Shorinjiryu.
Some of the Redlands competitors that competed well were Matt Barnes, James Dempsey and Celina Blanco of Sports Karate Australia; Lachlan Ellis and Brodie Robinson of Team Damashi; Angelina Fry and Caitlin Olsen of Seiryukai Shorinjiryu; Ben, Dane and Amy Meiklejohn of Riki Gi Tan; and Mark Stone, Reigan Degney and William St Baker of Redlands Martial Arts Academy.
Tournament organisers would like to thank all sponsors for their support.
Major sponsors were Fight World Martial Arts Supplies, LJ Hooker Alexandra Hills, Bono’s Car Care Capalaba, Lincoln Automotive Australia and GT Glass Technology.
The 2008 Koshiki National Titles are set to be held in the Redlands.
Any martial arts clubs or students interested in competing in Koshiki in 2008 should contact Shane Degney, Vice President of Koshiki Qld on 3821 1254.