The Dokkodo Karate School recently participated in the final round of the National Karate League, held over the weekend in Ourense. The event attracted approximately 1,100 athletes from 133 clubs across Spain, making it a significant occasion in the national karate calendar.
Representing the club from Ames were Tiago Blanco, Xián Blanco, Mateo Quintás, Jadel Rodríguez, Martina Barreiro, and Vera Quintás. The highlight for Dokkodo was Jadel Rodríguez's qualification for the Grand Final of the National League, which will take place in Guadalajara in a month’s time.
Ourense served as the focal point for grassroots karate in Spain, hosting the second round of the National League and the Liga Iberdrola at the Pazo dos Deportes Paco Paz. The event saw over 1,500 individuals involved, including athletes, coaches, referees, and organisational staff.
On Saturday, Tiago Blanco, Xián Blanco, Mateo Quintás, and Jadel Rodríguez competed in kata. While Tiago, Xián, and Mateo performed well, advancing through several rounds in a highly competitive field, they ultimately did not reach the medal rounds. In kumite, Tiago Blanco started strong but was eliminated in the final seconds of his match. Both Xián Blanco and Jadel Rodríguez faced tough opponents in their first matches, which ended their competitions early. Nevertheless, Jadel's achievement in qualifying for the Grand Final stands out as a significant accomplishment.
On Sunday, Martina Barreiro and Vera Quintás competed in both kata and kumite but were unable to progress past their initial matches in either discipline, as there were no repechage rounds in their categories.
The Dokkodo club remarked, “It was a weekend filled with competition, yielding varied results but also showcasing strong performances and valuable experience in a setting where each round demands peak performance. Among all the experiences in Ourense, one result is already marked on the calendar: Jadel will compete in the Grand Final in Guadalajara next month.”
