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Karate Kid Jack Earns England Call-Up

Monday, 22 August 2022 at 16:05

Jack Wilson from Carrbrook has been picked to represent England in the Commonwealth Karate Championships. 

Jack, 18, is one of the youngest competitors in the Under-21 kata section at the games. which is taking place on September 7 and 8.

Jack is a member of the Copley Recreation Centre-based Tameside Karate, where he has been coached since the age of nine by Senseis Sharon and Julian Mallalieu. 

Being self funded he has launched a GoFundme page that supports his trips to represent Britain at competitions across Europe and beyond. 

Anybody able to help with sponsorship can email Jack’s coaches at genbukaiuk@yahoo.com

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