3rd Junior Karate League 2025

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 …

Karate Kumite: Colin McGuinness fighting at the Austrian Junior Open 2025

Austrian Junior Open 2025

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 …

Fighting Back in Style

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 …