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Black Scorpion Karate CIC – AMA Open 2025, Bury
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On Sunday, 28th September 2025, our squad headed to Bury for the AMA Open. What a day it was! Not only did we come home with some brilliant results, but the atmosphere between our athletes and families was absolutely epic.
🥋 Results
Lucy
- 🥈 Silver – 18+ Kumite
Isabelle
- 🥇 Gold – 16–17 Sanbon
- 🥉 Bronze – 17–18 Ippon
- 🥉 Bronze – 18+
Zoi
- 🥇 Gold – Kumite (in the category above her age group!)
- 🥉 Bronze – Kata
Isaac
- 🥇 Gold – Kumite
Zachary
- 4th place – Adapted Kata
- 🎖️ Awarded his first-ever medal in recognition of his courage and determination on the mats. An incredible milestone and something we are very proud of!
Andre
- No medals this time, but a brilliant performance. We are so proud of the way he stepped onto the mats and gave it everything.
🌟 Special Mentions
- Holly made her coaching debut — and did a fantastic job!
- Several of our students competed in their very first tournament yesterday. Getting onto the mats takes courage and commitment, and we couldn’t be prouder.
- A huge thank you to all of our parents and coaches who helped on the day and supported each other.
- Special mention, as always, to our parent coach Terry, who herds the cats like a champ! 🐾👏
🙌 Closing Thoughts
The AMA Open was a great reminder of why we love what we do. The medals are amazing. Nevertheless, the support, energy, and spirit between our squad and families is what really makes it special.
We’re so proud of everyone who competed — roll on the next one!
