Nine-year-old High Impact star-in-waiting Dallas George once again proved how big a future he has in the sport at the All-Japan Karate Championships in Yokohama earlier this month, where he starred in his Australian debut.
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Under the guidance of Renshi Anthony Wharton, George qualified for Australia’s competed as part of the Australian Martial Arts Championships (AMAC) team in five disciplines and competed in three of those in Japan.
He was superb too, bringing home a first finish and a third placing. He just missed out on a podium finish in his other event as well, finishing fourth.
George dominated his points sparring competition to secure a gold medal, producing a clinical performance to do so.
He finished third in his full contact sparring competition and acquitted himself very well in forms as well, he finished fourth and was unlucky to just miss out on another medal.
Wharton said George’s success is largely due to his passion for martial arts, in particular karate, and his dedication to preparation.
That hasn’t changed, in fact they’re the main reasons George did so well in Japan.
“He’s very passionate, particularly with his training and he’s very focused as well,” Wharton said.
From here George will continue his training before competing for Australia again in Sri Lanka and New Zealand in October.