TKFGB National Squad training and 4th Peterborough TK Cup – this year the June event was highlighted by the arrival of the legendary Shotokan Karate master and coach, Sensei Justo Gomez, 7th Dan, of Argentina. Sensei Gomez, a multiple World Champion, accepted the invitation and delivered two days of in-depth study of kumite (fighting) and bunkai (application of kata). Over 150 athletes, local and international gathered to make the most of the meaningful explanations. What is equally important, everyone drew from Sensei’s spirit and the energy was almost tangible across the dojo.
Sensei Gomez also honoured the competition that followed later on Sunday and passed on his valuable feedback.
The 4th Peterborough TK Cup ended up as a tough competition, with the athletes showing both the skills and will to fight. Overall, the event exceeded the initial expectations and left everyone with tonnes of food for thought and inspiration for future training.