Whyalla Dojo members attended the South Australian Competition and Seminar.

The standard in South Australia was high with the four Australian National Members doing extremely well.

Ryan Hardman, David McAurthur and Steven McBride came second in junior black belt team Kata.

David McAurthur was also awarded a special trophy for most outstanding junior of the seminar and competition.

In other Karate news, recently eighth Dan Chief instructor of Australia and New Zealand Takahashi Sensei completed his 30th year touring Australia.

Takahashi Sensei has been coming to Whyalla to teach and grade Whyalla students for 27 years.

Whyalla Dojo presented a plaque of appreciation for Sensei's dedication to Australian Karate.

Whyalla results in State titles

Kata Kumite

Ryan Wingfield-Hill 3rd - 10th-8th Kyu

Trent Kinslow 1st 2nd 7th-4th Kyu

Steven McBride 3rd - 3rd-1st Kyu

Anya McArdle 2nd 3rd

Women's Black Belt

Simon Thorburn 2nd 2nd

Men's Black Belt

Ryan Hardman 1st 1st

Junior Black Belt

David McAurthur 2nd 2nd

Junior Black Belt