Reims IJF Kata World Series - RESULTS

Apr 12, 2025
by: Nicolas Messner
Nicolas Messner
The Reims Kata World Series 2025 took place on Saturday, 12th April in France. The event attracted 69 pairs from 13 countries, representing three continents. This second edition of the Kata World Series, after the first in Leuven, Belgium, a few weeks ago, was a great success in terms of participation and level.
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Seven categories were contested: nage-no-kata, nage-no-kata U21, kagame-no-kata, juno-kata, juno-kata U21, kime-no-kata, and goshin-jutsu. At the end of the day, Italy topped the podium with three gold medals and one bronze medal, closely followed by France with two gold medals, one silver and three bronze medals. In third place was Belgium with one gold, two silvers and two bronze medals.

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Throughout the day, the participants displayed total commitment, precision pushed to its peak, total concentration and absolute respect. In a few months, most of the judoka present in Reims, and others, will meet again to win the coveted world title. Between now and then, they will all have the opportunity to refine their kata in order to deliver top-level performances.

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NAGE NO KATA

The medals were presented by Mrs Gevrise Emane, France Judo Vice President Head of International Relations, World champion and Olympic Medallist
The medals were presented by Mrs Gevrise Emane, France Judo Vice President Head of International Relations, World champion and Olympic Medallist
  1. COLLINI, Mauro - RONDININI, Tommaso ITA 384.5
  2. SCHMIDT, Immo - SCHMIDT, Hendrik GER 383.5
  3. GOULARD, Cedric - CAILLARD, Thomas FRA 382.5
  4. GHEGEDIBAN, Louis - GHEGEDIBAN, Paul FRA 380.0
  5. MARIN GOMEZ NIEVES, Antonio - AYALA TORRADO, Eduardo ESP 376.5
  6. SARALEGUI VALLEJO, Unai - REGUILLAGA EIZAGUIRRE, Unai ESP 372.0

NAGE NO KATA U21

The medals were presented by Mr Benoit Forthoffer, President of Marne Judo, and Mr Thomas Damerose, Renault, Sponsor of Marne Judo
The medals were presented by Mr Benoit Forthoffer, President of Marne Judo, and Mr Thomas Damerose, Renault, Sponsor of Marne Judo
  1. MARZALONI, Filippo - BELLOSI, Nicola ITA 367.5
  2. BERGER, Isack - ROY, Jean-Sebastien CAN 363.5
  3. PORZIEMSKY, Zelie - CHAHIDI, Chemsy FRA 361.5
  4. FIGLIE, Davia - LEDEZ, Ambre FRA 361.0
  5. UBRYOVA, Terezie - FLORIANOVA, Karolina CZE 350.0
  6. DA SILVA CASTELAO, Emma - BONNET, Melvin FRA 330.5

KATAME NO KATA

The medals were presented by Mr Franz Ralite, Secretary General of Ligue Grand Est
The medals were presented by Mr Franz Ralite, Secretary General of Ligue Grand Est
  1. GILON, Nicolas - GILON, Jean Philippe BEL 399.5
  2. FOURMAUX, Nicolas - NGUYEN VAN LOC, Jean Daniel FRA 391.5
  3. BARNICH, Yvan - CLOSSET, Dimitri BEL 388.0
  4. HERAS, Carole - COULON, Mathieu FRA 377.5
  5. PARDINI, Samuele - CAMARRI, Michael ITA 374.5
  6. CESARIO, Lisa - QUARTIERI, Alessio ITA 372.5
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JUNO NO KATA

The medals were presented by Raphaël Blanchard, Deputy Mayor for Sports of the City of Reims, Vice President for Sports at the Marne Departmental Council
The medals were presented by Raphaël Blanchard, Deputy Mayor for Sports of the City of Reims, Vice President for Sports at the Marne Departmental Council
  1. TARABELLI, Giovanni - TARABELLI, Angelica ITA 385.0
  2. NUZZI HERRERO, Alessandro - NUZZI HERRERO, Andrea ESP 378.0
  3. COULON, Mathieu - HERAS, Carole FRA 377.5
  4. CHEUNG, Hoy Yuen - TANG, Wing Chi HKG 377.5
  5. BUGO, Laura - CAIRONE, Martina ITA 375.5
  6. HUI, Ka Wing - LAU, Ka Lok HKG 374.5
  7. BROECKEL, Ulrich - BROECKEL, Elke GER 374.0
  8. FRANZINA, Carlotta - FRANZINA, Camilla ITA 366.0
  9. BENEY, Fabrice - JEANNERET-BERRUEX, Laurence SUI 363.5

JUNO NO KATA U21

The medals were presented by Mr Karim Mahiheni, President of CDOS 51
The medals were presented by Mr Karim Mahiheni, President of CDOS 51
  1. SELESOVSKA, Barbora - BIOLKOVA, Brigita CZE

KIME NO KATA

The medals were presented by Mrs Alexandra Sorriano, Member of the France Judo Board of Directors in charge of the kata discipline
The medals were presented by Mrs Alexandra Sorriano, Member of the France Judo Board of Directors in charge of the kata discipline
  1. MARQUES, Gregory - BEGA, Stephane FRA 519.5
  2. GILON, Nicolas - GILON, Jean Philippe BEL 501.0
  3. MECONI, Barbara - CALDERINI, Maurizio ITA 496.0
  4. HUI, Ka Wing - LAU, Ka Lok HKG 492.0
  5. MEDJADBA, Gregory - RIBOT, Fabrice FRA 466.5
  6. LEVERT, Colin - FREMONT, Fabrice FRA 451.0

GOSHIN JUTSU

The medals were presented by Mr Jean-Luc Rougé, Director of Promotion and Development, Chair of the IJF Kata Commission
The medals were presented by Mr Jean-Luc Rougé, Director of Promotion and Development, Chair of the IJF Kata Commission
  1. BEN TEKFA, Kamel - PLOUY, Nicolas FRA 519.5
  2. BARNICH, Yvan - CLOSSET, Dimitri BEL 507.0
  3. HERMAN, Romuald - VAN HECKE, Geofrey BEL 506.5
  4. FREIMUTH, Andreas - SCHMIDT, Eike Alexander GER 501.5
  5. CABRERA, Jossian - MASSON, Jeremy FRA 490.0
  6. TAKAHASHI, Allyn - WALBY, Tony CAN 481.5
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