Gordon Reid (Robertson, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The 2023 International Sport Karate Association World Cup in Sydney saw 1,400 competitors, covering 201 teams from 11 countries, converge at the Whitlam Leisure Centre in Liverpool for three days of competition. I'm pleased to report that the Munen Muso Martial Arts Studio from Erina, in my electorate of Robertson, saw several of its students take out accolades at this World Cup. This included the Munen Muso Martial Arts Studio's synchronised KATA team, who were Logan Johnson, Nick Wangman and Kanela Dalton. This tremendous team was able to secure the coveted first place and are now world champions in this category.

Synchronised KATA requires competitors to demonstrate a high level of teamwork and discipline, and it's a huge accomplishment for Munen Muso Martial Arts Studio and its students Logan, Nick and Kanela to have claimed this world title. I congratulate the team on their commitment, perseverance and outstanding skill set to achieve this feat.

I commend the Munen Muso Martial Arts Studio owners, Grand Master 9th Dan Gary Johnson and Master 7th Dan Leanne Johnson, who manage the highly equipped and safe martial arts studio in Erina, imparting their wealth of knowledge on martial arts to the Central Coast community. To all the students of Munen Muso Martial Arts Studio: well done on your sporting endeavours, keep up the phenomenal work and keep making your community proud.