KUGB Shotokan Cup 2025

On Saturday, a team of our Sendai Kushiro Karate members travelled to Grantham for the prestigious KUGB Shotokan Cup. The standard was very high, with a noticeable increase in competitors, making each performance even more impressive.

Our team showed true karate spirit, supporting one another, performing with skill and precision, and displaying dignity and respect throughout the event. We are proud of each and every competitor for their dedication and effort.

Congratulations to all our medalists:

Gold

Grace Snowdon – Junior Ladies Individual Kata

Rojin Rafie – Junior Ladies Individual Kumite

Azhin Rafie – Girls Kumite 14-15 yrs

Megan Fox – Girls Black Belt Kata

Ben Frater – Boys Brown Belt Kata

Silver

Naina Kurup – Girls Kumite 14-15 yrs

Azhin Rafie – Girls Black Belt Kata

Finja Wienzerl – Girls Kumite 12-13 yrs

Stina Wienzerl – Girls Kumite 10-11 yrs

Bronze

Ben Adie – Junior Male Kumite 16-17 yrs

Rojin Rafie – Junior Ladies Individual Kata

Ava Coulthard – Junior Ladies Individual Kata

Naina Kurup – Girls Black Belt Kata

Tracey Stevenson – Female Veterans Kumite

Special Mention:

A huge congratulations to Grace Snowdon, who was awarded the Shotokan Cup for Kata, recognising the most outstanding performance of the day.

Thank you to all the coaches, families, and supporters who make days like these possible.