Another top weekend for the Dragons at C2 International


Kin Ryu's top Pre Cadets were out in force at the C2 International tournament in London. Competing in the u48kg category Lucy Robinson won all her fights conclusively taking the gold and continuing her run of of being undefeated in competition. 

In the boys u50kg category Sam Tang and Daniil Grishin fought hard to both win all their contests and make the final against each other. After an excellent contest it was Sam who came out on top winning gold while Dan took the silver.

In the U73kg category Peter Crawford fought through the early rounds to make the final against a known opponent. Despite an excellent contest he lost in the final seconds taking the silver medal. 

 Well done team!



 

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