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 …
On June 21, 2025, Colin traveled to Salzburg, Austria, for the Austrian Junior Open—one of Europe’s top youth karate tournaments. After the long train ride, there was just enough time for preparations before an early night. The next morning, he started in Kata but was stopped in the opening round, missing out on repechage. In …
On June 15, Colin competed in the second of three qualification tournaments for the Swiss National Championship in November. Having already secured his spot in both Kata and Kumite back in March, his main goal this time was to earn extra ranking points. The day began with Kata, where Colin narrowly missed out on a …
On May 25, 2025, Colin competed in the second Junior Karate League tournament of the year, taking part in both Kata and Kumite. In Kata, he performed Shiho Kosokun with confidence, winning his first two rounds. Kumite was a different story. Colin dominated his early matches with clear wins before reaching a thrilling final. Trailing …