6th Legend Open-March 25th 2007

(Picture from left - right.Top row) M.Brimacombe, J.Greep, L.Cheek, R.Nutbean, E.Nutbean, L.Nutbean, C.Greep,T.Collier (Bottom row) D.Shackleton, Sensei C.Putt, E.Shackleton. A team of students from the club had an early start to the day. They travelled to Bournemouth for the Legend annual event.A big thank you must go to Darren Greep for getting us all there safely, and in plenty of time for some essential warming up. It was clear to see a high standard of Karate throughout the competitors, within both the kumite and kata events. Well done to Dave Shakleton for judging and refereeing, and to Estelle for covering the first-aid post. Devonport, once again, won an impressive amount of trophies. The club would like to thank the competitors families for their continued support. Competition Results: M.Brimacombe (2nd Dan) 2nd Senior Male Team Kumite. R.Nutbean (1st kyu): 2nd Brown/Black belt 12-15 yrs female kumite. 3rd Brown/Black belt 12-15 yrs mixed team kata 3rd Brown/Black belt 12-15 yrs mixed team kumite E.Nutbean (1st kyu) 3rd Brown/Black belt 12-15 yrs mixed team kata 3rd Brown/Black belt 12-15 yrs mixed team kumite T.Collier (1st kyu) 3rd Brown/Black belt 12-15 yrs mixed team kata 3rd Brown/Black belt 12-15 yrs mixed team kumite L.Cheek (1st kyu) Also competed in the Senior section.He was not placed but did very well. L.Nutbean (5th kyu) 1st 8th-4th kyu up to 11 yrs kata 2nd 8th-4th kyu mixed team kata J.Greep (8th kyu) 1st 8th-4th kyu 12-15yrs kata 3rd 8th-4th kyu Sanbon Kumite 2nd 8th-4th kyu mixed team kata C.Greep (8th kyu) 2nd 8th-4th kyu 12-15yrs kata 2nd 8th-4th kyu mixed team kata 3rd 8th-4th kyu 14-15yrs boys kumite Presented with the overall junior competitor award.

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Shobu - Ippon International Shotokan Open 2007

Competition Results: Rebecca Nutbean(1st Kyu) 2nd Junior Mixed GradeTeam Kata Emily Nutbean(1st Kyu) 2nd Junior Mixed GradeTeam Kata Tom Collier(1st Kyu) 2nd Junior Mixed GradeTeam Kata Lewis Cheek(1st Kyu) Lewis did very well, competing against some experienced Karateka. Ryan McCully(1st Kyu) Ryan entered individual Kumite and Kata events, and performed very well. Lydia Nutbean(5th Kyu) 3rd Peewee Mixed Kumite