Exciting celebrations take place at Karate Boston
The TKFGB Awards 2025 took place in Boston on January 10th.
The ceremony was honored by the presence of the Mayor of Boston, Barrie Pierpoint, along with his deputy, Patsie Marson, who recognized the significance of our traditional karate community.
In his speech, Mayor Pierpoint expressed heartfelt gratitude to our chairman and head coach, Sensei Zbigniew Godzisz 5 Dan, for his unwavering commitment to the Traditional Karate Academy Boston. He praised TKA Boston for its exceptional success over the past 16 years, emphasizing how it has become a source of inspiration for everyone in our community.
The Mayor highlighted the academy's dedication to building community through karate, underscoring essential values such as perseverance, respect, and teamwork.
A club spokesman added: "We are especially proud of Adriana Peiseniece, named Athlete of the Year 2025! Adriana excelled at the ITKF European Championship in Serbia, where she won five medals, including gold in Fukugo (combined kata and kumite) and individual kumite. She also secured two silver medals at the WTKU European Championship in Slovenia, showcasing her achievements on an international stage.
"Moreover, we celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our other athletes who have successfully represented the United Kingdom in various international competitions, including Samuil Georgiev, the European Cup Winner. Their successes reflect not only personal dedication but also a commitment to promoting the talent and spirit of the UK in karate."
Awards went to Oliwier Stec, Malvina Rubina, Kristina Samsonova, Kristine Rubina, Timofej Kabak, Alina Rubina, Milana Rubina, Manuelis Zembinskas, Aida Artiemieva, Emils Izotovs, Amelija Putane, Dominik Putans and Robert Rogelevic.
The spokesman added: "Additionally, we are proud to recognize Coach Kristine Rubina, who, alongside Zbigniew Godzisz, was awarded by the Traditional Karate-Do Federation of Great Britain for her exceptional contributions as a coach.
"Thank you to everyone for your hard work and dedication to karate-do. Your achievements and mutual support exemplify the spirit of excellence that makes TKA Boston unique. We look forward to continued success and growth within our karate community."