| 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 O'Yama
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.
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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 |
Producing
successful Shodan's
Sempai Daniel Schmidt - Moved out of area.
Sempai Raymond Letby - Junior instructor at Dojo / In training for
full contact tournaments.
Sempai Jonathan Pacchiarotta - Junior instructor at Dojo / In training
for full contact tournaments..
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 |
| 2009
Goals |
Send
9 junior fighters to New Zealand for Full Contact Nationals - known
as 'Colts of Kyokushin'
Continue to train students to become humble & strong Men, Women,
Boys & Girls.
Continue to enjoy what I am doing - Specialising in KYOKUSHIN
KARATE. |
