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ACADEMY AWARDS 2025: WHO WON WHAT?
By Admin
13 December 2024 10:55 am

For the last two years we've wondered how it would ever be possible to outdo the previous year. Yet for the second time in a row, you've done it!

We're so incredibly proud of all of our members. From taking a first lesson, to hitting your own goals - whether that be at a grading, competition, or simply learning a new kata - every one of you has inspired us. Well done!

At our Christmas Party & Academy Award event we were delighted to acknowledge the efforts of a small number of members who stood out amongst a stacked field of impressive achievements.

Congratulations to all of our winners. Keep pushing hard and continuing to role model the behaviours that will make all of us even better in 2025.

WARRIOR OF THE YEAR

Awarded to a girl and boy who have shown exceptional effort levels and potential throughout the year.

Girl: Kei Mun Choy
Boy: Monaghan Mitchell

BEST NEWCOMER

Awarded to a member that’s new or has passed their first grading in the last 12 months.

10 years or under: Olive Kerr
11-15 years: Toby Graham
16 years and above: Abi Davis

FUTURE STAR

Awarded to an outstanding karateka aged 10 years or under at each of our dojos.

Backwell: Daisy Broad
Long Ashton: Elliott Nash
Nailsea: Calie Langley
Westbury-on-Trym: Oran Kerr

RISING STAR

Awarded to a karateka that has shown real strides forward in the last 12 months.

11-15 years: Oscar Cross
16 years and above: Aaron Slater

OUTSTANDING FEMALE

Awarded to females showing great potential, skill, courage or tenacity.

Novice to 4th kyu: Asha Crabb
3rd kyu and above: Olive Davies

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Awarded to a karateka that has stood out amongst a multitude of great Academy members.

15 years and below: Evert Collard
16 years and above: Cameron Mitchell

BILL WINFIELD SHIELD

Awarded annually to the most outstanding karateka aged under 16.

Nephele Metsiou

VIRTUTE ET INDUSTRIA SHIELD

Awarded annually to the most outstanding karateka aged 16 and above who embodies the values of our club’s motto, ‘By virtue and industry’.

Alistair Hanlon