LOGAN karate champion Jesse Schofield hauled medals in all of his events at the Oceania Martial Arts Mulimpia in Brisbane this month.
The international competition attracted competitors from countries including South Korea, New Zealand, Britain and Fiji.
Schofield won four gold medals and one silver, narrowly missing out on winning gold in all his events after falling short to an experienced black belt in the sparring round.
Swordsmen Martial Arts and eight directional karate instructor Luke Walsh said Schofield took on a number of elite fighters.
“He went really well, if he was a little faster he would have won (a fifth gold medal),” he said.
“He stood up to the plate. Give him a few years and he will go far.”
Schofield trained three to five days a week in the lead up to the international competition.
Jesse’s mother, Susan Schofield, said he took everything in his stride and fought without fear.
“We would also like to offer our thanks and appreciation to Master Luke Walsh and also to Grand-Masters John and Cheri for turning our son into the champion he now is,” she said,
Schofield took up martial arts two years ago after being confronted by bullies.
Ms Schofield said karate has boosted Schofield’s confidence and transformed him into a different person.
“(Jesse) went from being bullied to being a completely different child,” she said.
The Oceania Mulimpia for Martial Arts was held from September 8 to 9.
