The 10-year-old became the club’s youngest Australian champion after winning the 10-11 years advanced to black-belt weapons and hard forms division at the AMAC National Titles.

More than 300 competitors from Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Victoria and South Australia converged on the Anne Clarke Netball Stadium in Lidcombe to vie for places at the AMAC (Australian Martial Arts Championships) event.

Lee was joined by class mates Jessica and Jayden Sewastenko.

Jessica, 15, secured third position in the advanced-black belt sparring and fourth in her forms division.

Brother Jayden placed in the top 10 in his sections of forms and sparring.

All three youngsters advanced to the National Titles after performing strongly at the State Championships in September.

“I’m very pleased with the continued success of my students,” Ken Sei Kan senior instructor Sensei Michael Fardell said.

“Not only because they placed, but for the great sportsmanship they demonstrate while at these events.

“They are great ambassadors for the sport and for Port Macquarie.”

These students will now continue their training in preparation for the much-anticipated World Martial Arts Championships in Japan late next year.

Inquires into training in Ken Sei Kan Karate can be made to Sensei Fardell on 0412 425 734.