Last long weekend from 4-5 October 2025, several club members competed at the NSW State Championships, held at Newington College!
This year we faced some formidable opponents, and there was some amazing shiai in every division! It was so exciting to see such strong players come in from across the state – looking forward to AKC and next year’s state comp!
We were also able to send a few of our newer players, who put their best efforts in for their first competition! Well done to everyone who competed, and thank you to the coaches, volunteers, and shinpan for making this event possible!
SUKC results:
🥇Dan Women’s Team
🥇Rin Kinoshita – Kyu B Individuals
🥇Ayaka Watanabe – Dan A Individuals
🥈Kyu Womens Team
🥈Dan Men’s Team
🥈Alan Kishikawa – Dan A Individuals
🥈Jesselin Podiono – Kyu B Individuals
🥉Grazia Nguyen – Dan B Individuals
🥉Kelly Kishikawa – Dan A Individuals
Our 2025 NSW States competitors across several divisions!
Dan Women’s Team winning gold! (Samantha Zhong, Shannon Tong, Gratia Nguyen, Kelly Kishikawa)
Dan Men’s Team winning silver (so close)! (Jeff Ma, Alan Kishikawa, Kyte Gurner, Jordan Saito-Patch, Mizuki Hosoya, Fabian Tengku)
Kyu Women’s Team winning silver! (Sylvia Xue, Keren Zhang, Rin Kinoshita, Felicity Nop, Jesselin Podiono)
Kyu Men’s Team put forth their best efforts! (Peter Zhao, John Su, Shivi Kumar, Carlson Chung, Sebastian Nop, Joshua Leong)
Dan Men’s Team getting ready!
Kyu Women’s Team gearing up!
“Modern Art” – Kyu Boys, 2025