Noah Lo Ricco, Caitlin Hinkley, Trae Ngatai and Sempai Natalie Jorgensen collected ribbons in the non-contact section.

Jorgensen and Riley McDonald starred in the full-contact section.

They were among seven Kyokushin Karate Dojo entrants to compete at the tournament which attracted 130  participants on Saturday. 

Jorgensen, who defended her novice lightweight full-contact and non-contact open crowns, said she was proud of her team’s efforts.

Noah finished first, Caitlin second and Trae third in their respective junior classes.

“They fought really well. They were all really determined and they are just like that at class as well,” she said.

“Noah competed in his first tournament and the day before he was at nationals for hip-hop in Melbourne and he came and fought after very little sleep and fought for first.

“He was the surprise packet of the day because he was a late entry.

“Caitlin is a little pocket rocket. She gives 110 per cent as well. She fought extremely well against people who are in much higher grades than her.

“Trae was at his first tournament and has only been training for two months now.

“He is mature beyond his years and is dedicated.”

Jorgensen said Riley did well to finish second in his first full-contact fight in the colts 16 to 18-year-old division.

Jorgensen said she had to work hard to defend her 2013 crowns, particularly in the full-contact section.

“I fought a fighter who has a completely different style to me,” she said.

“She is a puncher and I am a kicker and at the end of the day she didn’t let me do as much as I’d like.

“I like to fight with space but she likes to fight in close so I had to change my style.”

Warrnambool Kyokushin Karate Dojo’s next major meeting is the Victoria championships in April next year.

justine.mc@fairfaxmedia.com.au