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Karate

Karate has become my true passion, and I am grateful to have found a sport that is so disciplined and organized like me. When I started out, I had tried out a variety of sports, but karate just felt right. I currently attend the SHOSHIN Karate club, which is part of the JKS Scotland - Japan Karate Shoto Federation, where I practice Shotokan style.

 

Karate has not only improved my physical strength but it has also taught me valuable life skills such as discipline, focus, and respect. I have been fortunate enough to compete in various karate competitions, winning 18 medals. Since 2023, I have been training with the The Scotland National Para Kata Team.

 

As an athlete, I am always looking for ways to improve and continue learning new techniques to enhance my performance. Becoming a sensei is something I see in my future, as I believe I have the skills and passion needed to inspire and coach future generations of karate.

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Bronze Medal, Para Kata Category, Karate Scotland International Open Championship

Bronze Medal, Para Kata Category, Karate Scotland International Open Championship

Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Scotland, 5th April 2026

With Falkirk Council Provost Robert Bissett (Top right)

With Falkirk Council Provost Robert Bissett (Top right)

The Blair Forbes Junior Sportsperson of the year 2025 winner. The FVDS Chairperson Forbes Maginnis (bottom left) and FVDS Coordinator Daniel Rooney (bottom right). Forth Valley Disability Sport AGM and Award Ceremony, 22nd March 2025, Falkirk, Scotland

Seminar with Koji Arimoto Sensei

Seminar with Koji Arimoto Sensei

Polmont Sport Centre, Scotland, Falkirk, 4th March 2026

JKS Benelux Karate Seminar with Sensei Eric Bortels, Sensei Paul Gianniandrea and Senesi Naruki Mats

JKS Benelux Karate Seminar with Sensei Eric Bortels, Sensei Paul Gianniandrea and Senesi Naruki Mats

Sporthal "Het Kids", Hasselt, Belgium, 21st February 2026

Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, Karate Scotland International Open Championship

Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, Karate Scotland International Open Championship

Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Scotland, 15th November 2025

Seminar with Takashi Yamaguchi Sensei

Seminar with Takashi Yamaguchi Sensei

World Karate Federation Centre, Scotland,Throsk, 22nd October 2025

Silver Medal, Para Kata, The Irish Open 2025

Silver Medal, Para Kata, The Irish Open 2025

National Indoor Arena, Dublin, Ireland, 13th October 2025

Gold Medal, Para Kata, Karate Scotland International Open Grand Prix

Gold Medal, Para Kata, Karate Scotland International Open Grand Prix

Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Scotland, 28th September 2025

Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, The 6th JKS Continental Karate Cup & Para Cup

Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, The 6th JKS Continental Karate Cup & Para Cup

Copenhagen, Denmark, 13th September, 2025

Silver Medal, Para Kata Category, British Karate Federation International Open 2025

Silver Medal, Para Kata Category, British Karate Federation International Open 2025

Ponds Forge International Sport Arena, Sheffield, England, 30st August, 2025

Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, Karate Scotland International Open Grand Prix

Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, Karate Scotland International Open Grand Prix

Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Scotland, 22nd June 2025

Seminar with Kanayama sensei

Seminar with Kanayama sensei

World Karate Federation Centre, Scotland,Throsk, 11th June 2025.

Silver, Para Kata Seniors, 48th Cumbria Open

Silver, Para Kata Seniors, 48th Cumbria Open

Penrith, England, 8th June 2025

With Scottish Karate-ka Amy Connell

With Scottish Karate-ka Amy Connell

Larbert High School Sports Award, 5th June 2025.

Outstanding Achievement in Sport 2025

Outstanding Achievement in Sport 2025

Larbert High School Sports Award, 5th June 2025.

Silver, Para Kata Category, JKS Scotland National Karate Championship

Silver, Para Kata Category, JKS Scotland National Karate Championship

Grangemouth, Scotland, 25th May 2025

Silver, Para Kata Category, North East Open Karate Championship

Silver, Para Kata Category, North East Open Karate Championship

Newcastle, England, 11th May 2025

Seminar with Takuya Makita Sensei

Seminar with Takuya Makita Sensei

World Karate Federation Centre, Scotland,Throsk, 23rd April 2025.

Bronze, Para Kata Category, British Karate Federation 4 Nations

Bronze, Para Kata Category, British Karate Federation 4 Nations

Oriam Sport performance Centre. Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th April 2025

Bronze Medal, Para Kata Category, Karate Scotland International Open Grand Prix 3

Bronze Medal, Para Kata Category, Karate Scotland International Open Grand Prix 3

Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Scotland, 6th April 2025

With Sensei Richard at the Forth Valley Disability Sport (FVDS) AGM and Award Ceremony

With Sensei Richard at the Forth Valley Disability Sport (FVDS) AGM and Award Ceremony

Nominee for The Blair Forbes Junior Sports Person of Year 2024. 23rd March 2025, Falkirk, Scotland

Gold Medal in Open Para Kata and Silver Medal in Para Kata Category, Cumbrian Open U18 Championship

Gold Medal in Open Para Kata and Silver Medal in Para Kata Category, Cumbrian Open U18 Championship

Penrith Leisure Centre, England, 9th March 2025

Silver Medal, Para Kata Category, British Karate Federation Grand Prix 2025 Grand Slam

Silver Medal, Para Kata Category, British Karate Federation Grand Prix 2025 Grand Slam

East Durham College, England, 12th January, 2025

1st Dan Black Belt Grading, 14th December 2024

1st Dan Black Belt Grading, 14th December 2024

with Sensei Richard at JKS Scotland Honbu Dojo, Dunfermline

Bronze Medal, Para Kata Category, North East Open Karate Championship

Bronze Medal, Para Kata Category, North East Open Karate Championship

East Durham College, England, 10th November, 2024

Seminar with Daisuke Watanabe Sensei

Seminar with Daisuke Watanabe Sensei

Carronvale Sports Hall, Larbert 1st November 2024

Gold Medal, 14-17yrs Kata Category, JKS Honbu Grassroots Competition

Gold Medal, 14-17yrs Kata Category, JKS Honbu Grassroots Competition

JKS HQ, Dunfermline, Scotland, 14th September, 2024

Bronze Medal, Para Kata Category, British Karate Federation (BKF) International Championship

Bronze Medal, Para Kata Category, British Karate Federation (BKF) International Championship

Ponds Forge International Sport Arena, Sheffield, England, 31st August, 2024

Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, North East Open Karate Championship

Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, North East Open Karate Championship

East Durham College, England, 18th August, 2024

Outstanding Achievement in Sport 2024

Outstanding Achievement in Sport 2024

Larbert High School Sports Award, 12th June 2024

Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, JKS Scotland National Karate Championship

Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, JKS Scotland National Karate Championship

Grangemouth Sport Complex, Scotland, 5th May 2024

With the Stirling Council Provost Elaine Watterson. The winner of the Blair Forbes Junior Sportspers

With the Stirling Council Provost Elaine Watterson. The winner of the Blair Forbes Junior Sportspers

Forth Valley Disability Sport AGM and Award Ceremony, 24th March 2024, Stirling, Scotland

Seminar with Shohei Toyama Sensei

Seminar with Shohei Toyama Sensei

World Karate Federation Centre, Scotland,Throsk, 24th January 2024. Photo courtesy: Shoshin Karate

Grading, Brown 1 white stripe belt

Grading, Brown 1 white stripe belt

JKS Scotland HQ, Dunfermline, 16th December 2023

Bronze Medal, Para Kata Category, Karate Scotland National Championship

Bronze Medal, Para Kata Category, Karate Scotland National Championship

Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Scotland, 26th November, 2023

Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, Karate Scotland 2nd Grand Prix

Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, Karate Scotland 2nd Grand Prix

Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Scotland, 24th September, 2023

Bronze Medal, Para Kata Category, Karate Scotland 1st Grand Prix

Bronze Medal, Para Kata Category, Karate Scotland 1st Grand Prix

Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Scotland, 3rd June, 2023

With Sensei Richard, Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, JKS Scotland National Karate Championship

With Sensei Richard, Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, JKS Scotland National Karate Championship

Linlithgow Academy, Scotland, 7th May 2023

Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, JKS Scotland National Karate Championship

Gold Medal, Para Kata Category, JKS Scotland National Karate Championship

Linlithgow Academy, Scotland, 7th May 2023

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