Jacqui Lippey
Age: 19
Karate rank: 2nd Kyu (Brown Belt)
Years training: 6 years
Australian Team Member: 2023
“I started karate quite late in comparison to many of the squad, but am so grateful to have spent most of my teenage years training in the amazing community that is our dojo and to our Senseis who’s hard work has shaped the lives of so many of us.
I love karate for the constant challenge to grow, there‘s always more to learn, then unlearn, then relearn again.
Outside of karate I enjoy drawing, reading and roping people into my completely calm and sensible schemes.”
2023 Soke cup in review
1. What was your favourite thing(s) about the whole Soke Cup experience?
- The energy of the event and venue.
- Hanging out with your favourite dojo people.
2. What did you learn from the experience?
- Don't injure yourself.
- How you manage your thoughts and energy makes a big impact.
3. If you were to do it all again, what would you do differently?
Don't injure your ankle so you can't walk before event.
4. What would you say to those who might have their eye on the next Soke Cup?
- Don't injure yourself.
- It feels big and scary in the weeks leading up to it but it's a lot of fun.
- Start going to bed early on Tuesday nights.
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