The Tribune

WILLIAM Knowles and Nathaniel Woodside racked up gold and silver medals at a karate tournament in California.

Sixteen-year-old Knowles and Nathaniel Woodside, 13, are senior students of the New Providence Martial Arts Centre on East Shirley Street.

William took part in the 48th annual JKR Gasshuku Training Seminars and International Tournament in Anaheim, California, April 30 to May 4.

The highlight of the event was the advanced training seminars with JKR instructors out of Japan. The students were also exposed to training with other JKR students from around the world.

Knowles finished with silver medals in Kata and Kumite.

Woodside won a gold medal in Kumite and a bronze medal in Kata.

Knowles, a 10th grade student of St John’s College and Woodside, a 7th grade student of St Augustine’s College, were accompanied by sensei Chinyere T A Ijeoma, PE and chief instructor of Japan Karate-do Ryobu Kai Bahamas.