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After achieving the prestigious rank of 1st Kyu Sho in September, Year 11 student Sara R impressed once again at an event held to celebrate 30 years of the English Shotokan Karate Association's Championships. Sara was selected to participate in the opening ceremony on behalf of the Associations' elite squad, performing the Kata Jion, named after the temple of Shaolin.
Sara was then entered into the Adults Open Mixed Kata category despite only being 15 and still a junior herself. This was a large group, comprising mostly of men and the standard was very high. After completing four eliminating rounds of Kata , Sara achieved a richly deserved First Place and was presented with a trophy for her victory.
Headmistress Charlotte Avery recognised Sara's fantastic achievement at a presentation assembly on Friday 16th October.
Last year, Sara placed second at the AMA International Karate Championships held in Sheffield. Top competitors from all over the world, including representatives from Malta, Iran and the Ukraine, participated in the competition.
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