Karate, one of the world’s most popular martial arts, is gaining popularity within the Greek Australian community.
A lot of newly-arrived young athletes from Greece are carrying on their love for the sport in Australia, and their influence has had an affect on more established migrants of the community.
Those taking part in the sport are benefiting from the sound values that it fosters and the way in which it helps build discipline.
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Their passion for karate has lead to a number of karateka gaining top spots within the Oceanic region, however it is a difficult path not strewn with roses, as they have faced many difficulties both in and out of the dojo to make it this far.
Here are some photos from the meeting of the Karate Victoria team following their highly successful appearances at the Oceania Games. Photos by Alex Anyfantis.
The Karate Victoria team after their highly successful recent Oceania games
A few of these athletes already have an impressive collection of medals, despite their young age.
Dean Dritsas is only one of the many young Greek Australians to take up Karate in the past few years.
When the Sensei talks, all other athletes in the dojo remain silent.
Marianna Sampanis was the National champion of Greece before moving to Australia and winning the silver medal at the recent Oceania championships.
Athan Dritsas proudly shows off the medal he won at the recent WKF championships..
