Kata results of the 1st Provincial Kyokushin Karate Tournament

Here are the results of the kata events in the 1st Provincial Kyokushin Karate Tournament held on May 02^nd – 03^rd at the PNG IPA hall at Waigani. Competitors were fielded according to their ranking and only Kyokushin katas were allowed.

Male 10^th – 9^th Kyu Kata

• 1^st place – Hilary George (Lafi Dojo)
• 2^nd place – Frank Boga ( Erima Dojo)
• 3^rd place – Mayson Inu (Erima Dojo)

Male 8^th – 7^th Kyu Kata

• 1st place – Billy Tongia (Erima Dojo)
• 2nd place – Ken Langa (PNG MOKKA)
• 3rd place – Brian Tongia (Erima Dojo)

Male 6^th – 5^th Kyu Kata

• 1st place – Bernard Sinai (PNG MOKKA)
• 2nd place – Peter Awa (Erima Dojo)
• 3rd place – Ezra Bobola (Erima Dojo)

Female Kyu Kata 8^th – 6^th Kyu

• 1st place – Natalie Soari (Erima Dojo)
• 2nd place – Andriela Soari (Erima Dojo)

The Kata Competition was according to the belt ranking of competitors. It was a new introduction to our tournaments in the country . After this event we hope to see competitors/students perfect their katas for future events.