Profile (recorded December 2007):

Sensei: Coroline Sly

Grade: Sensei

Favourite Kata: Bassai Dai

Favourite Technique:Gyaku Tsuki (reverse punch)

Dojo:

Memorable Moments: The excitement of running into the arena in 2005 World Cup. Having Kancho watch my event and receiving a Silver Medal in Kumite. Attending the 2006 Australasian Championships and seeing my son, Tim, achieve a bronze medal in Kata and a Gold in Kumite, my other son Jordan came 4th in both kata and kumite while I received a bronze medal in kata. Moving up a division for the 2007 Australian Championships and achieving Gold in kumite.

Words of Wisdom: The best advice I’ve ever been given is not to be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. I really disliked kumite when I first started training - it scared me. The only way to overcome that fear was to face it. Gradually the fear lessened and I began to relax a little, it made a huge difference to the way I sparred.
Remember, you’ll only get out of training what you put into it, so give 100% at each and every class you attend and you’ll be able reap the rewards of your efforts