We are delighted to provide an update of Kayah Michorczyk’s success at the 11th WUKF World Karate Championships.
The championships, held in Dundee in July, are for all ages, from 31 countries and 62 federations. It saw 1826 competitors, 279 coaches and 95 referees.
Seven year old Kayah, from Gorleston, competed in the championships after only one year of competing with her club, Phoenix Karate Schools. We are happy to have helped support Kayah with funding towards kit and equipment, specially developed uniform, chest guard, head guard, shinpads, white and red mitts, and mouthguards.
At the championships, Kayah had the opportunity of attending a workshop with multi-time WKF World Champion and legend, French karateka Christophe Pinna.
The Phoenix Karate Schools Club team achieved a haul of medals, with every member performing at an outstanding level.
Kayah, amongst 15 competitors, gave an outstanding performance in KATA Girls under 8 category, performing three different Katas in 3 rounds, then a fourth round to win silver. Competing again the following day with 30 competitors in KUMITE Girls under 8 category, Kayah won three fights and reaching the semi-final, she lost by only 1 point in the last few seconds, to take home the Bronze.
Kayah’s wish is to inspire other children to join karate and other activities in the community and has clearly evidenced her belief that children from small towns and clubs can have the same opportunities to take part in worldwide projects.
Kayah’s proud mum said “Taking Kayah to the World’s Competition was a massive project for us, but it was possible with the help of the club, squad, family, anonymous people, and Great Yarmouth Sport & Leisure Trust. We thank Great Yarmouth Sport & Leisure Trust again for your support. Without your help, it wouldn’t be possible. You made Kayah's dreams come true.”
And on driving back from Dundee, “We are exhausted but happy at the same time. Kayah made us, the club and the country proud.”
So, what’s next on Kayah’s agenda? Kayah’s now training hard to attend the XIII WUKF European Karate Championships in November, in Antibes, France.
For the latest news on Kayah, visit Phoenix Karate Schools’ Facebook page and their website plus the Phoenix Karate fundraising Facebook page.
We wish Kayah amazing success for the European Karate Championships and for her future. We look forward to seeing her progress along the way.
If you are part of an amazing sport or leisure team and would like to apply for up to £500 of funding, we are taking applications for awarding in September 2023.
