By Soke Michelle Maizis
Four members of Team Maizis Martial Arts Academy in Stayner travelled to Georgetown on May 24 to compete in the Crispin Super Shi-ai.
In his first-ever tournament, Jackson Andrews had a great day, winning fifth in the 11/12 Intermediate Weapons Division, and fifth in the 11/12 Intermediate Kata Division. He completed his day by winning third place in the 11/12 Intermediate Kumite Division.
France Colquhoun won fifth in all three of her divisions: 9/10 Novice Weapons, 9/10 Novice Kata, and 9/10 Novice Kumite.
Sarah Crawford also won fifth in all three of her divisions: 9/10 Intermediate Weapons, 9/10 Orange Belt Kata and 9/10 Orange Belt Kumite.
Alexandros Maizis won silver in the 11/12 Advanced Kumite. He also won fifth in the 11/12 Advanced Weapons, and the 11/12 Advanced Kata Divisions.
Our competition teams are showing great results this year. It is amazing to see athletes training hard and succeeding.
Soke Michelle Maizis is the proprietor and head instructor of Maizis Martial Arts Academy.
Pictured on home page (left to right): Sarah Crawford and France Colquhoun.