On Sunday 21 November, 17 students from across the GORSE Academies Trust (6 from Elliott Hudson College) competed at the West Yorkshire Karate Championships in Wakefield. This was the first competition in nearly two years for the Karate club and for many of our students, their first experience of a Karate competition.
“All the students showed amazing sportsmanship both on and off the mats. They were all very humble and respectful in victory and defeat. It was fantastic to see students from across different academies coming together and working so well as a team. A special mention must go to our Elliott Hudson students who acted as fantastic role models all day and offered great support to our younger competitors. They helped others (including students from outside the trust) without any prompting, which is the culture we are working hard to create.”
Mr Matt Blakeway, GORSE Karate Head Coach.
The 6 students from Elliott Hudson College who were competing were year 13 students Farai Shepherd Muza, Jack Sykes, Hollie Walker and Thomas Miller and year 12 students Kacper Kedzierski and Jamie Stodart. Both Farai and Jack achieved first place in their challenges. Kacper, Hollie and Jamie all received secon
“The competition was a really fun experience, and I was able to compete in a sport I love and was able to win! It was great to enjoy my experience and win in the same day.”
Farai Shepherd Muza, year 13 student.” I was tired after each round of the competition but winning overall was a good experience and I felt all the hard work I have put in had paid off.”
Jack Sykes, year 13 student.
We are extremely proud of the progress they have made in the sport in such a short time and their achievements at this championship. We hope their success continues to go from strength to strength.