KRMA at the WMAC World Championships 2024: 23 Medals

KRMA returned from the WMAC World Championships 2024 with 23 medals: two gold, eight silver and thirteen bronze. The team also received a Championship Belt recognising its achievements.

Representing KRMA and Team England

The championships gave KRMA competitors the opportunity to represent their school and Team England on the world stage. Their results spanned Traditional Karate Kata, forms and weapons divisions.

This historical report records the team’s results as shared on 26 September 2024.

KRMA’s 2024 World Championship Results

Andrew Banks Sensei

• Bronze — Traditional Karate Kata

• Silver — Creative Forms

• Bronze — Creative Weapons Forms

• Bronze — Traditional Weapons Forms

• Bronze — Grand Champion Forms

Jade Banks Sensei

• Gold — Creative Forms

• Bronze — Traditional Weapons Forms

• Bronze — Musical Weapons Forms

Kara Stothard Sensei

• Silver — Traditional Karate Kata

• Silver — Musical Forms

Anja Clapson Sensei

• Bronze — Creative Forms

• Bronze — Creative Weapons

• Bronze — Traditional Weapons

• Bronze — Musical Weapons

Bev Green

• Silver — Traditional Weapons

Aimee Banks

• Silver — Musical Forms

Sofia Devine

• Gold — Musical Forms

• Silver — Musical Weapons Forms

• Bronze — Creative Forms

Oliver Devine

• Silver — Creative Weapons

• Silver — Creative Forms

Natasha Green

• Bronze — Musical Weapons Forms

• Bronze — Creative Forms

23 Medals for KRMA

The final KRMA medal total was:

• 2 Gold

• 8 Silver

• 13 Bronze

• 23 medals in total

KRMA was also presented with a Championship Belt by WMAC President Harald Folladori in recognition of the team’s achievements.

The Team Behind the Competitors

The results belonged to the competitors who stepped onto the competition floor, but the journey involved a wider team. Coaches, chaperones, families and supporters all contributed to the experience.

The original summary thanked those who supported the team. Their help formed an important part of KRMA’s participation, alongside the preparation and performances of the competitors themselves.

Another Chapter in KRMA Competition History

The 2024 championships became another chapter in the history of Koku-Ryu Martial Arts. The results record the achievements of the team and recognise the people who helped make its participation possible.

Congratulations to everyone who represented KRMA and Team England, and thank you to the coaches, chaperones, families and supporters behind them.