The Zurich Cantonal Championships marked the end of the first half of the competition season before the summer break. With 583 athletes representing 22 karate clubs, the tournament offered a high level of competition in both Kata and Kumite. Following several weeks away from training due to injury and the move into the U14 category …
Colin competed in the second of three Swiss Karate League qualification tournaments and collected valuable points towards qualifying for the Swiss Karate Championships. He had been forced to miss the opening event of the series due to a foot injury. A new qualification system has been introduced this year. To be eligible for the Swiss …
At this year’s Eurocup in Austria, nearly 700 karate athletes from 10 nations came together for a highly competitive international tournament. Colin competed in Kumite and achieved an excellent 5th place in a very strong field of competitors. Especially in the open weight category, the event once again showed how valuable international experience is for …
Colin competed last Saturday at the International Swiss Junior Open in both kata and kumite, facing a strong international field in his new age category U14, and he is grateful for the opportunity to test himself at this level. In kata, he advanced through two tight rounds before being stopped by the eventual champion and …
Colin opened the new competition season at the first Junior Karate League tournament of the year, which was also his debut in the U14 age category. Competing in both kata and kumite, he started the day slightly nervous in kata after a difficult experience at last year’s Swiss Championships, but quickly found his rhythm. Performing …
On Sunday, Colin delivered one of the most impressive performances of his young career, winning the Swiss National Championship title in Kumite after a dramatic and emotional start to the day. Ranked #1 in Kumite and #2 in Kata, Colin entered the tournament as one of the favourites. However, a knee injury during the week …
The third and final Junior Karate League of the year took place today, with an impressive 649 registered athletes from across Switzerland. In Kata, Colin advanced directly to the semi-final and delivered two strong performances, winning both rounds 5–0 to claim the gold medal. In Kumite, he once again demonstrated consistency and focus. After a …
Colin competed at the Eurocup 2025 in Austria on 11 October. He entered two Kumite categories – under 45kg and the open weight class. Fighting for the first time with full protective gear and helmet, he adapted quickly. In the under 45kg category, Colin lost his opening bout 0–2. He bounced back strongly in the …
This past weekend, Colin competed at the third and final Swiss Karate League tournament of the season — and it turned out to be a very special one. For the very first time, his own dojo hosted the event, welcoming nearly 900 competitors from 71 clubs across Switzerland. In Kata, Colin put his skills to …
On July 6, 2025, Colin competed at the Zurich Regional Karate Championship, which hosted over 500 participants. To ease the crowded venue, younger athletes started in the morning, though the event ran late from the beginning. Colin began warming up at 9:15 but didn’t step onto the tatami for his first Kata until 11:00. In …