Canberra Martial Arts Academy

23 August 2026
Charnwood Dojo
Tournament Report
2026 A.C.T NAS State Championships

What a great team!
With 22 competitors from our dojo, we won
11 State titles and 36 medals in total!
What an amazing result!

Regardless of whether you came away with a medal or not, you all conducted yourselves in the true spirit of competition.
A number of officials commented to me on your sportsmanship - not one of you were disqualified and barely received a penalty!

As I often say, what you learn from the event is much more important than the result of an individual match.
You all competed with honour and should be proud.

Thank you to all the Parents and Supporters who gave up their Sunday to support our competitors. It was truly appreciated.

Well done everyone.
Kaicho, Osu 👊

23 August 2026
Tournament Report
2026 A.C.T NAS State Championships

Continuous Sparring Divisions:

7yrs & Under
State Champion: Maryam Chowdhuri
2nd: Sebastian Ryan
3rd: Eleanor Buckley
Spirit Award: Eryn Wood

8 to 9yrs
State Champion: Oliver Hynes
2nd: Pheobe Bartlett
3rd: Jean-Kito Godbee
Spirit Award: Lincoln Rigby
Most Improved: Oliver Busch

Male 10 to 11yrs
State Champion: Lachlan Wood
2nd: Musa Chowdhuri
3rd: Caelan Wood

Female 12 to 14yrs
3rd: Eliana McNabb

Male Black Belt Open
2nd: Ryu Nguyen

Female Black Belt Open
State Champion: May Nguyen

Congratulations everyone!
Kaicho, Osu! 👊

23 August 2026
Tournament Report
2026 A.C.T NAS State Championships

Point Sparring Divisions:

7yrs & Under
State Champion: Maryam Chowdhuri
2nd: Eryn Wood
3rd: Sebastian Ryan
Spirit Award: Eleanor Buckley

8 to 9yrs (10th to 6th Kyu)
Spirit Award: Phoebe Bartlett

8 to 9yrs (5th Kyu to Blackbelt)
State Champion: Oliver Hynes
Competitor Award: Lincoln Rigby

10 to 11yrs (5th Kyu to Blackbelt)
State Champion: Musa Chowdhuri

Female 14-15yrs (10th - 6th Kyu)
State Champion: Eliana McNabb

Male 16 to 17yrs (5th Kyu to Blackbelt)
2nd: Nikolas Fruehling

Male Black Belt Open
3rd: Ryu Nguyen

Congratulations everyone!
Kaicho, Osu! 👊

23 August 2026
Tournament Report
2026 A.C.T NAS State Championships

Kata Divisions:

12 to 13yrs
3rd: Sebastian Fruehling

Female 14 to 16 Years
2nd: Eliana McNabb

Male 16 to 17 Years
3rd: Nikolas Fruehling

Female Novice
State Champion: Holly Buckley

Female Black Belt Open
3rd: May Nguyen

Male Black Belt Open
3rd: Ryu Nguyen

Congratulations everyone!
Kaicho, Osu 👊

23 August 2026
Tournament Report
2026 A.C.T NAS State Championships

Weapons Divisions:

Traditional Weapons Kata, U/18’s
2nd: Nikolas Fruehling
3rd: Sebastian Fruehling

Weapons Demonstration, Adults
State Champion: Alysha Khokhar

Weapons Demonstration, U/18’s
State Champion: Nikolas Freuhling

Congratulations everyone,
Kaicho, Osu 👊

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2nd of August 2026
I went to Melbourne to officiate at Hanshi George Kolovos’ tournament.
A huge event with around 200 competitors and a “who’s who” of Australian martial artists.
It was great to catch up with some old friends that I haven’t seen in years.
After the lunch break Hanshi honoured us with an awards ceremony.
I was awarded a certificate for my contribution to Australian martial arts.
Thank you Hanshi, truly appreciated.
Kaicho.
Osu! 👊

4th of July 2026
Jin Sei Ryu Tournament results

I unfortunately could not be at this tournament as I was in Japan at the time.
But luckily Sempai Ryu stepped up to be team coach and he did an outstanding job!
Just check out the following results, 6 competitors and 11 trophies/medals!

Elliana:
1st Kata
1st Continuous Sparring
2nd Point Sparring

Oliver:
1st Full Contact
2nd Kata

Sempai May:
2nd Kata

Sebastian:
2nd Kata
2nd Continuous Sparring
2nd Point Sparring

Sempai Sky:
1st Kata
1st Weapons Kata

Sempai Ryu:
Kata unplaced.

Congratulations everyone, I’m very proud of you all!
Special thank you to Sempai Ryu for coaching our team.

Kaicho.
Osu! 👊

24th of July 2026
Adults and Teens Hakushin Karate Grading results:

5th Kyu - Senior Blue Belt
Garn. C
Leo. C
Aditya. P

8th Kyu - Orange Belt
Holly. B
Taiga. J
Aaron. K
Tom. M
Elliana. McN

9th Kyu - Senior Yellow Belt
Akiva. McN

10th Kyu - Yellow Belt
Tom. A
Keith. A
Cora. C

Congratulations everyone!
Kaicho,
Osu.