Hilldene martial artist Josh Kennedy added to his trophy cabinet and was crowned national champion at the Australian Taekwondo National Championships.
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Kennedy, 11, won gold in poomsae (taegeuk) and bronze in sparring at the competition on the Gold Coast.
After a 21-hour drive to the venue, Kennedy said he felt the pressure of competition, but his coach provided great advice that helped him settle.
“There were a lot of strong competitors from around the country and one who had beaten me previously,” he said.
“I was nervous because it was a big competition, but I was really pleased to come away with some medals.”
The Tallarook Primary School student has been involved in taekwondo for four years after originally learning karate in Sydney.
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