Rd1 South Australia 10th April 2011
The dreary weather did not affect the number of competitors or their eagerness to showcase their skills at the South Australian NAS round 1 held at Campbelltown Leisure centre
Approximately 100 competitors, representing a number of different styles, were welcomed by the vice-president of NAS/WASO Mr. James Casey.
During his speech Mr. Casey introduced Mr. Nick De Cristofaro and personally thanked him and his lovely family on behalf of the President Mr. Silvio Morelli for their support and dedication to the NAS and SA martial art community over the past 10 years. Mr. Casey presented Nick with two autographed martial art books as a token of appreciation...Nick will be staying on in an Official capacity to continue to help build the NAS in South Australia.
The level of talent on show was appreciated by the vocal group of supporters who urged their respective competitors on.
Success was shared between various martial arts styles, including Go Kan Ryu, Karate JiJitsu, Ryu Kon Karate Freestyle, Golden Knights and Shaolin Kung Fu, Shingokan Karate, Superior Martial arts, Zanshin Kai Kick boxing, Adelaide Tang Soo Do and White tiger Combined M/A just to name a few.
It was pleasing to see the number of competitors in the younger age groups and we can expect to see them become future Australian Champions as they develop and mature.
Some of the top performances in the junior divisions included Carly Forrest – White tiger combined M/A taking out placed first in Female Continuous 12-14 years runner – up Lucille Ann Lott – GKR. Finals point sparring 12-13 years was hotly contested taking out first place Lucille Ann Lott – GKR, runner up Vanessa Coppola Tang Soo Do.
10 to 11 year old divisions had huge number of competitors for the first round. Stand outs in forms (10th to 6th Kyu) finals taking out first place James Brown KUA, runner up Stephen McAvaney – White Tiger Combined M/A
Go Kan Ryu fared well in the Male continuous 15 to 17 years division taking out first and second Callum Boyd coming first, runner up Ben Tynan. Both boys worked the ring well with some excellent combinations and ring craft
The senior categories were once again strongly contested.
Forms, Black Belt Open were taken out by John Brown KUA with a polished performance runner up Cameron Sparks JKA Shotokan. The finals of point sparring was a real nail biter which kept the referee and judges on their toes and was a crowd pleaser taking out first place Jeremy Thompson GKR, runner up Cameron Sparks
Congratulations to all competitors, not just place-getters, on their conduct which reflected the true spirit of martial arts. Also, a tournament can not run smoothly without the huge input of the Referees, Judges and Table Officials and helpers...Many thanks!
Also special thanks to our first aider, Margaret Jaegar
Martial art schools from all over SA wishing to come on board the NAS please contact me on my mobile: 0402 695 717 or click onto our website for all the State and Inter State info regarding NAS. www.nationalallstyles.com.au
1. Club/Organisation – Profile
INSTRUCTOR NAME: Peter Koegst
STYLE: Karate Jitsu
How long have you trained? Since 1984
Location of club & nights you train? Corner of Darley and Crowle Road, Paradise.Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings.
Peter how did you find out about the NAS competition?
Back around 1990 through Blitz
Please tell us what you like about the NAS competition
Being Technical Director around 2000 and being able to ensure judging is of a high standard. The enthusiasm of Mr and Mrs Casey running the SA NAS. The all styles event.
Name some of your up-coming champions from your club and how they are placing in the NAS competition.....
All my students who compete are champions when they step in to the ring, the following are still competing for the second year in a row.
Jenni Milochis, Natalie Grimaldi, Anthony Grimaldi, Zac Miles andWillem Daniel
What are your future goals for your organisation?
To continue shaping the club for the long term future by underpinning everything we do with our mission statement...KJ MISSION STATEMENT: To teach high quality self defence, martial arts and fitness classes to children, students and adults in a caring and professional environment where each person is treated equally and individually.
2. Competitor – Profile
NAME: Dakota Borda Ashenden.
STYLE: I train in the style of Tang Soo Do.
How long have you trained?
I have for nearly 10 years this year.
Where do you train?
I train at Adelaide Tang Soo Do Academy.
Can you tell us what you like about the NAS competition?
I like that you can compete against and watch other styles at their best and as much as it is challenging it is also fun and it's all very friendly because there are no grudges or rivalries between clubs because we are all there to have fun in the end.
Best moment/memory in competition with the NAS?
Winning round one in 14-15 5th Kyu black belt category point sparring for the very first time I entered the NAS
Have you a favourite technique in competition?
My favourite technique in competition is a jumping Spinning hook kick because if executed perfectly it looks outstanding from most other techniques I believe.
Favourite martial artist...
My favourite martial artists would have to be Tony Jaa and Bruce Lee because even though they have been in a few movies they do their stunts properly with no special effects to change it and they show true martial art spirit from the heart.
What are your future goals in the NAS?
Compete and win in round 2 and then go to the gold coast and then I will continue competing for as long as possible.
What are your future goals in the NAS?
Continue competing and improving myself as best I can while I have fun competing.
3. NAS Official Profile
Name: Peter Thompson
Style: GKR Karate
How long have you trained?:
Continuous involvement since 1994, either as a student and/or Instructor.
Where do you train?:
Region 9 Adelaide Senior Class as well as my son's class at Para Hills. I also teach two classes a week.
How long have you been involved with NAS?
First NAS Tournament as a spectator in 1995, then 1997 and continually since 2000.
What made you become a NAS Official?:
It was a call from the State Director for more people to become involved as a Ring or Table Official that led to my joining the ARB in 2004.
My initial plan was to be a Table Official but the SD had other ideas, one which I have never regretted seven years and six NAS Nationals later.
What level are you with the NAS? Level 3
What are you future goals in the NAS?
To continually improve as an official, centre referee at a NAS National, and contribute to the development of new officials in my State.
