OKC Featured in the
Peterborough Telegraph
for WKU English Championship Success!
We are proud to announce that Oubaitori Karate Club has been featured in the Peterborough Telegraph, both in print and online, following an incredible performance by our team at the WKU English Championships 2025.
The article, titled “Local karate kids win English titles in style”, celebrates the efforts and success of our young athletes, particularly Leo Johnson and Zachary Giles, who both delivered standout performances at this national-level event held in Worcester.
🔗 Read the full article here:
👉 Peterborough Telegraph – Karate kids win English titles
🏆 Athlete Highlights
Leo Johnson
- 🥇 Gold – Kumite, 30–35kg Senior Grades (U12)
- 🥉 Bronze – Kumite, -30kg Junior Grades (U12)
- Leo’s incredible performance earned him a place on the WKU England Team for the upcoming World Championships in Germany, where he will represent his country alongside his father and coach, Sensei Matt Johnson.
Zachary Giles
- 🥇 Gold – Kata, Junior Grades
- 🥈 Silver – Kumite, Junior Grades
- Zachary’s achievement is especially impressive given that he’s only been training for six months. His focus, attitude, and effort were second to none — a rising star at OKC!
🥋 Community Recognition
We are thrilled to see our students recognised not just within the dojo, but by our wider community. It’s a wonderful reflection of the passion, dedication, and resilience our club fosters in every student — young and old.
To quote the article:
“Both boys impressed the judges with their skills and composure, reflecting the high standard of training they receive at Oubaitori Karate Club.”
A big thank you to the Peterborough Telegraph for supporting grassroots martial arts and highlighting the success of our students and club. We’re excited for what’s to come — especially Germany 2025!
🖋️ Article originally published in the Peterborough Telegraph, January 2025. Photo credit: PT / Oubaitori Karate Club.
