A group of dedicated locals from the Brighton area proudly represented our community at the GKR Karate National Championships in Melbourne in late 2025, taking part in one of the largest karate events in the country.

The championships drew an impressive 750 competitors from across Australia, with 48 athletes travelling from Tasmania. Among them were seven competitors from the Brighton area, ranging in age from just 11 years old through to middle age.

Brighton’s representatives were Isabelle, Amelia, Anita, Hamish, Jaxon, Titus and Michael, each demonstrating skill, discipline and sportsmanship throughout the competition.

There were outstanding results for the local team, with Amelia claiming gold in kumite (sparring) and Anita earning a bronze medal in kata. Beyond the medals, the Tasmanian contingent stood out for the way they conducted themselves, proudly representing not only Brighton but Tasmania as a whole.

Their efforts and achievements are a credit to the athletes, their instructors and the wider community that supports them. Brighton can be proud of the way its locals performed on the national stage.