Kia ora Taupo-nui-a-Tia and Tauhara College

Katiana Ngata (Taupo), Tangiariki Wanikau and Danica Bell (Tauhara) competed this weekend at the ISKF Philippines Okazaki Cup and Goodwill Tournament in Manila, Philippines. Between them, they competed in 9 events and won 7 medals, 1 gold, 3 silvers and 3 bronze medals for individual and team Kata (set moves) and Kumite (fighting)

Katiana Ngata: 3rd equal - 16-17yrs In. Kata (Okazaki Cup) 3rd - 16-17yrs In.Kumite (Goodwill) 1st - Women’s Team Kumite (Goodwill) 2nd - Women’s Team Kata (Goodwill) 2nd - 16-17yrs Team Kata (Okazaki Cup)

Tangiariki Wanikau: 3rd equal - 16-17yrs In. Kata (Okazaki Cup) 2nd - 16-17yrs In. Kumite (Goodwill) 1st - Women’s Team Kumite (Goodwill) 2nd - Women’s Team Kata (Goodwill) 2nd - 16-17yrs Team Kata (Okazaki Cup)

Danica Bell: 1st - Women’s Team Kumite (Goodwill) 2nd - Women’s Team Kata (Goodwill) 2nd - 16-17yrs Team Kata (Okazaki Cup) We are very proud of these results at the Turangi Karate Dojo and wanted to share the fantastic news with you all.