Success at the JKS World Championships - Brazil 2026
Our JKS World Championship Team delivered an outstanding performance, finishing 10th on the overall medal table with a team of just 10 students competing against some of the world's best karate athletes.
Medal Winners
🥇 Gold Medal - Kata
- Ellie Pillar
🥈 Silver Medal - Kumite
- Francois Beziac
🥉 Bronze Medal - Kumite
- Chris "Chewy" Baker
🥉 Bronze Medal - Koten Kata
- Sean Lind
Top 8 Finishes
Our athletes demonstrated incredible skill, determination, and perseverance throughout the tournament, progressing through multiple rounds in both Kata and Kumite events.
- Jacob Baker - Top 8 in Kata and Kumite
- Leo Mendes - Top 8 in Kata, Kumite, and Team Kumite alongside Liam Koekemoer
- Jerry Zhu - Top 8 in Koten Kata
- Max Elliott - Top 8 in Kumite
- Sean Joseph - Top 8 in Kumite
Special Recognition
A huge thank you to Gilvan Lemos, who did an incredible job refereeing over two full days of competition. His dedication and professionalism were greatly appreciated throughout the event.
An Unforgettable Experience
The JKS World Championships provided an incredible experience for our young athletes. They represented themselves, their families, and our dojo with pride, displaying excellent sportsmanship, courage, and determination on the world stage.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the many sponsors, supporters, and families whose generosity helped make this journey possible. Your support played a vital role in getting our team to the championships and helping them achieve these fantastic results.
Congratulations to all our competitors on an outstanding achievement!
WE THANK OUR SPONSORS FOR ALL THEIR ASSISTANCE!
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