Date: April 27, 2024
Place: Whanganui, New Zealand
Organizer: WKO New Zealand Country Representative Virgil Troy
On Saturday, 27 April, competitors from Shinkyokushinkai New Zealand participated in a regional tournament in Whanganui, New Zealand. They received exceptional support from the 13th World Tournament Shinkyokushinkai Women’s Kata Champion, Rina Tanaka.
Throughout the event, Rina provided expert kata guidance to members of Shinkyokushinkai New Zealand and offered tatami support for both Kata and Kumite competitors. She also showcased a Kata demonstration of Sushiho and served as a corner judge. The Shinkyokushinkai New Zealand team excelled, securing several gold medals and first place trophies in Kata and Kumite, as well as receiving the award for the most spirited fighter.
On the return trip to IPU in Palmerston North, where Rina Tanaka is studying English, she enjoyed a brief photo opportunity with some ‘locals’.
