| 1991 |
Commenced
training at Mortdale dojo under the direction of Sensei
Anneliesa Dean & Sempai Robert Smith.
Alicia was soon to become Sensei Con Kakatsos's first
Female Full Contact Fighter & Sempai Robert's first Shodan
Black Belt.
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Gradings
1991-2000
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Through
the ranks under the watchful eyes of some of Kyokushin's greatest
such as; Hanshi John Taylor,
Shihan Nick Cujic, Sensei Joy Cujic, Sensei Graham Porter to name
a few. Hanshi John Taylor
skipped Alicia through 2 grades due to exceptional knowledge &
technically sound. Sensei Con Kakatsos also skipped Alicia for
a 3rd time coming up through the ranks.
A credit to Sensei Anneliesa Dean & Sempai Robert
Smith.
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| 1994 |
First
Full Contact State title at St Mary's Band Club - Took
4 times National Champion Vanessa Mitchell (Bondi Dojo) to extension,
Vanessa then could not complete tournament due to injuries sustained
in this fight. Two days later Alicia found out she was 6 weeks
pregnant. Vanessa has since made acquaintance with the little
baby who was involved in their first & only Full contact meeting
A memorable moment for both fighters and for Tiani.
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| 1991
- 1996 |
Won
various Ippon Kumite Championships - Hosted by AKKA, this was
when all Kyokushin Dojo's in Australia were affiliated with Hanshi
John Taylor, before the sad passing of Sosai Masutatsu
Oyama
AKKA established 1972
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| 1996 |
Competed
in State full Contact - Sensei Graham Porter was referee, apponent
from Power Karate.
Sensei Joy Cujic complimented Alicia on 'showing great sportsmanship'
during this fight.
A comment very much appreciated and never forgotten.
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| 2001 |
Graded
to Shodan - IKO Matsui
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| 2004 |
Graded
to Ni-Dan - IKO Matsui |
| 2006 |
Hardest
decision of all was made this year - For the sake of
her students & the future of her Dojo Alicia chose to leave
IKO Matsui and returned to her old stomping grounds under the
watchful eyes of AKKA legend - Hanshi
John Taylor - still demanding high standards since
the birth of Kyokushin.
Many
have asked why?
Students require regular tournaments & Dojo's need maximum
support, without this how can a dojo improve and students grow
if not supported on solid ground?
Tournaments teach students how to;
1. React to pressure.
2. Survive out of their comfort zone.
3. Lose well & humbly win.
4. Handle confrontational situations.
5. Improve their Karate skills.
6. Create great sportsmanship within – then becoming a great
Martial Artist. |
Tournaments
1991-2008
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Sempai
Alicia has always produced State & National Champions
since becoming a fulltime trainer in 2000. This has not changed
I am still achieving these great results. The competition is much
more demanding now and is becoming harder as each year comes around. |
| 2006 |
Australian
Squad member - Alicia represented Australia in World Cup
Title, hosted in Australia.
NSW Kata Championships - GOLD
NSW Team Championship - GOLD
National Titles - Participant |
| 2007 |
Opened
Fulltime Dojo in Smeaton Grange - specialising in teaching
Kyokushin Karate ONLY.
Raymond Letby (Student) Successfully completed the 25 man Kumite
test awarded by Hanshi John Taylor
- Involved in fighting some of Kyokushin's greatest, Hanshi
John Taylor 9th Dan, 5 times World Full contact Champion
Sensei Naomi Wood, Australian Squad trainer Sensei Rob Lareti,
Sempai Mark Hanratty Full Contact Champion & Raymond's trainer
Sempai Alicia Smith.
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| 2008 |
Alicia
was awarded 'National Judges Certificate' by Hanshi
John Taylor
Alicia's pre-school squads entered in their first tournament - placing
1st, 2nd & 3rd.
Narelle Letby Australian Squad member - Narelle competed in Japan
for 08 World Cup Title.
NSW Team Championships - SILVER |
| 2010 |
1.Produced
AKKA Shodan Tiani Smith
2.Produced AKKA Shodan Jake Nasko
3.New Zealand Nationals Judge & Referee for non-contact &
Full Contact
4.Produced AKKA Shodan Daniel Schneider
5.Produced AKKA Shodan Sharni Xuereb
6.Graded
to AKKA Sandan
7.Assistant
trainer with the production of New Zealand National Colts Knockdown
Champions Sempai Tiani Smith & Sempai Jake Nasko
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