08/21/2026
Congratulations to our FKA athletes who participated in the WUKF World Karate Championships in Romania on July 23-26, 2026. Paul Hebig, Nahlia Hebig, Jaiya Hebig, Nathan Ministre, and John Paul Ministre competed as part of the AAU USA Karate National Team. Nalini Singh-Hebig, and Fritz Ministre also traveled with the AAU Karate Team as chaperones. The results for our FKA athletes were: Nahlia Hebig won 2 Bronze Medals in Team Kumite and Rotational Team Kumite. Jaiya Hebig won a Silver Medal in Ippon Kumite, and 3 Bronze Medals in Kata, Team Kumite, and Rotational Team Kumite. Nathan Ministre won a Gold Medal in Shorin-Ryu Kata, and 2 Bronze Medals in Sanbon Kumite and Rotational Team Kumite. John Paul Ministre won 2 Gold Medal in Ippon Kumite and Rotational Team Kumite, a Silver Medal in Shorin-Ryu Kata, and a Bronze Medal in Team Kumite. Veteran, Paul Hebig, showed great spirit and effort but was not able to bring home a medal this year. The AAU USA Karate National Team finished second in the final medal count. The host country, Romania, was first. FKA would like to thank the AAU Karate Coaches and Referees for everything they do to support our AAU athletes! Many friendships were made and many memories were created to last a lifetime!
