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BLACKPANTONE485 A reflection on an NCCP theory course schedule Introduction to Competition Part A (replaced Theory Level 1 in April 2004) Apr 7-28, 2005 Surrey Clayton Heights Continuing Education (604) 575-0550 extraordinary life Executive Apr 9, 10, 2005 Nanaimo PacificSport - Vancouver Island EX1-2649 (250) 753-3245 Apr 9, 10, 2005 Salmon Arm Okanagan University College (250) 804-8888 It is with great sad- Junior Pan Ams and President Brian James Apr 9, 10, 2005 Vancouver Langara College (604) 323-5322 ness that we report 2004 Steveston Junior [email protected] Apr 30, May 1, 2005 Maple Ridge West Coast Kinesiology (604) 467-7322 that Odokan black Male Grand Champi- 1st Vice-President Don Sharp Jun 11, 12, 2005 New Westminster Douglas College (604) 527-5492 belt, Welton Vo, was on. When Welton [email protected] killed in a skiing acci- walked through the 2nd Vice-President Michael Doherty Introduction to Competition Part B (replaced Theory Level 2 in April 2004) dent at Apex Moun- doors of the dojo, [email protected] Includes the Following Modules - Design a Basic Sport Program,Teaching and Learning and Basic Mental skills tain in Penticton, BC Kohai knew they had Secretary Charles La Vertu Apr 1-3, 2005 Grand Forks Selkirk College (604) 442-2704 on Friday, February someone to look up to [email protected] Apr 2, 3, 2005 Kamloops PacificSport - Interior (250) 828-3344 18, 2005. and Senpai knew they Treasurer Cal Moore Apr 2, 3, 2005 Victoria Pearkes Recreation Centre (250) 475-5400 At the time of his had someone to chal- [email protected] Apr 5,12,19,26, 2005 Maple Ridge Ridge Meadows College (604) 466-6577 accident Welton was lenge and push them. Membership Elizabeth Wijnstra Apr 9, 10, 2005 Nanaimo PacificSport - Vancouver Island EX1-2649 (250) 753-3245 [email protected] Apr 9, 10, 2005 West Vancouver West Vancouver Aquatic Centre (604) 925-7210 participating in the Welton’s exceptional Apr 9, 10, 2005 Port Alberni Port Alberni Parks and Recreation (250) 723-2181 Iron Legs ski competi- talent in Karate was Director-At-Large Mark Hepburn [email protected] Apr 16, 17, 2005 Vancouver Langara College (604) 323-5322 tion, a race to deter- equally matched by his Director-At-Large Carole A’Hearn May 5-26, 2005 Surrey Clayton Heights Continuing Education (604) 575-0550 mine the fastest skier willingness to share his [email protected] May 7, 8, 2005 Quesnel Continuing & Adult Education (250) 983-6900 to finish 24 double knowledge and his May 7, 8, 2005 Salmon Arm Okanagan University College (250) 804-8888 diamond runs. enthusiasm for learning new things. Newsletter Team May 28 & Jun 5, 2005 Maple Ridge West Coast Kinesiology (604) 467-7322 Welton is survived by his father We are all grateful to have been a Jun 11, 12, 2005 New Westminster Douglas College (604) 527-5492 Lawrence, mother Kim and sister Tracy, part of Welton’s life. Here at Kingsway Editor James Johnson and countless friends and fellow dojo we have made a pledge to Welton Theory Level 3 Schedule karateka. This unexpected tragedy has to keep the dojo the way he loved. To Newsletter Committee Dates PEOPLE IN KARATE IN PEOPLE left a hole in the hearts of those who continue to train hard and to train Cheryl Gray, Nicole LeMire Apr 9, 10, 23, 24, 2005 Nanaimo PacificSport - Vancouver Island EX1-2649 (250) 753-3245 Tammy Pilon, Jean Sorenson had the honour of being a part of this strong. That way, he will always know Apr30, May1,14,15 /05 Vancouver UBC - Western Leisure Consultants (604) 731-7066 Carole A’Hearn, Mark Hepburn, extraordinary young man’s life. he has a home, and we will always Charles LaVertu Welton’s achievements in karate know he is there with us. Design KARATE IN THE NEWS were impressive: 2001-2002 Junior Tamark Design National Champion, 6th at the 2000 Kingsway Odokan Dojo [email protected] Participants NCCP HOME STUDY COURSES - THEORY COMPONENT Long years of hard work honoured with Printing 1. 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By Cal Moore (CFLC) such as plyometrics and resistance sports stores do not have the expert- training require suitable footwear if ise to give you specific advice. Local The genesis of this article was my injury is to be avoided. Jumping and high performance centres, aerobic attendance at the first Karate B.C. landing, for example, produce loads teachers or a sports podiatrist are Squad training in the fall of 2004. of more than three times the athlete’s good sources of information on suit- A number of athletes were wearing weight. If we throw in a concrete able specialty outlets. training shoes that were either badly floor covered by vinyl tiles this fur- A cross training shoe is the logical worn or not designed for gym use. ther complicates the situation. choice for plyometrics. The shoe is Luckily just a few minor problems Training on this type of floor is less cushioned than a running shoe occurred that could be related to acceptable only in the short term. but offers lateral stability. training shoes. We were of course Longer periods can contribute to Your movement style should be dealing with elite athletes whose repetitive strain injuries without considered when deciding on a spe- physiques are more tolerant of abuse. some form of cushioning. This is why cific shoe. If you over-pronate, What follows is a synopsis of my running shoes have more cushioning pronate normally or under-pronate research into the choice of training than cross training shoes. there are shoes to match. shoes for the karate athlete. Training shoes also allow an athlete A good idea is to bring your old The use of shoes in a karate dojo is with a congenital problem such as shoes as the wear pattern will allow not common. It follows that discus- flat feet to continue training over the staff to give better advice on the sions on training shoes is not a com- longer periods; particularly if the most suitable shoe. Better late than never! mon topic in karate circles. shoes are fitted with custom orth- Be sure to tell your sales person Toshi Uchiage with his bronze medal. Connor Borsa, Female Grand Champion – 2004 Spring This is not a hard and fast rule, as a otics. about current problems or past prob- Championships, with the Johnson Cup. Belated congratulations, number of instructors are using I know several instructors who lems with shoes. Connor.

shoes. We will discuss the reasons for could not continue with their sched- Also bring the socks you intend to Toshi Uchiage to KARATE IN THE NEWS this later; the point here is that ule without taping and/or training wear with the shoes. On that note footwear has its place in our disci- shoes. Conditions like the above, left you might look for a sock made of Germany for worlds

KARATE ON THE MATS pline. Let us look at the reasons for untreated can contribute to ankle, synthetic fibers that wick moisture wearing training shoes in our various knee, hip and back problems. away from your feet. Cotton socks We’re pleased to report that Toshi Uchiage, of the activities. When shopping for shoes go to a retain moisture. The added expense Steveston Karate Club, has qualified to participate in The primary purpose of a training specialty store. Sales personnel in big of a specialty sock is worth the added the 2005 World Games in Duisburg, Germany. shoe is foot protection and perform- box or general comfort. The Games are open only to the top eight competi- ance enhancement. Injury, disease, There should be about a finger tors in the world in their sport. Toshi finished 3rd at congenital problems, training proto- width between the longest toe and the 2004 World Karate Federation Championships. cols and dojo floors are just some of the end of the shoe. The story of Toshi’s victory in Mexico: the reasons that make shoes advisable Finally the shoes must be comfort- The 17th World Championships were held in Mon- or essential. able. terrey, Mexico from November 18-21, 2004. On Shoes designed for the activity you Walk or even do some jumps in the November 19th, the second day of the tournament, pursue help prevent injury. Shoes store for at least ten minutes to make 19-year-old Toshi entered the Men’s individual Kata. may also allow you to continue train- sure the shoes are comfortable. There He lost in the 4th round, but got into the repechage ing if an injury or an infection is is no such thing as breaking in a system and won the bronze medal match 4-1 against a present. training shoe. If it hurts it is not the Spanish athlete. In the case of blistering, taping is shoe for you. The first World Championships were held in Tokyo not terribly effective. If a foot infec- Good quality cross trainers cost in 1970 when only 33 countries participated, while 84 tion is present, for example athlete’s $100 plus. They are washable and countries participated this past year. foot (ringworm of the foot), will give you the lateral stability In September, Toshi didn’t attend the Junior Pan uncovered feet are not accept- you need when training. Am Championships in Santiago, Chile because he had able. Any condition Remember, any- already received a gold medal last year in the same that can be spread thing that con- division, 18-20 yrs. Kata Division. or exacerbated by tributes to being Instead, he trained hard for the Senior World uncovered feet in the best possi- Championships. calls for train- ble condition on The 18th World Championships will be held in Fin- ing shoes. the big day is land in 2006 and the 19th Worlds will be in Tokyo, Complimenta- worth it. Japan in 2008. Toshi also received credit to enter the ry protocols World Games, which are held every four years. See full report on next page 14 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 3 IMPORTANT CALL Olympic experiences: Winning bronze in Mexico National coach speaks Toshi Uchiage tells the tale of his world-class achievement TO ACTION Dear Friends of Sport in BC, Each year at Sport Leadership, the Coaching Association The challenge that every only need six katas. But I had of Canada’s annual conference for leading coaches, sport athlete faces is going for- seven prepared. One needs to be On February 2, 2005, MLA Christy Clark administrators, and coach educators, the CAC’s Women in ward to vie for the medals prepared for the unexpected. It announced her plans for a Private Member’s Motion Coaching program hosts a luncheon that turns the spot- under fierce pressure. Here happened at the airport. asking the provincial government to implement fami- light on women coaches and women’s leadership in sport. is Toshi’s story of facing ly tax credits for children’s sports, recreation and arts The luncheon has evolved from a small gathering for world-class competition he evening I arrived at Mex- program registration fees. women into one of the most popular events of the confer- and how he uses the real- T ico’s Monterrey Airport, my ence. ism of kata to win a luggage wasn’t there. I had my Sport BC strongly believes in supporting initiatives This year was no exception. bronze. (editing by Jean competition gi and belts in my that increase accessibility to amateur sport. When bar- One of the keynote speakers in 2004 was national sailing Sorensen) backpack, so no panic. I was riers to participation are lowered, more British coach Kelly Hand (Canadian Journal for Women in Coach- assured my luggage would be Columbians will be active. ing, “Tales of Transition”, April 2003). y world championship sent to my hotel later. I spent Her frank and moving account of her experiences in the Mexperience began back Monday evening downstairs If you support this initiative, it’s easy to voice your months leading up to and including the 2004 Olympic in June 2004. Only weeks talking to all the Canadian ath- opinion: Games held the audience’s attention. earlier in May, I had been in Toshi on the medal podium in Mexico City. letes and coaches coming in, Speaking from the heart, Kelly’s words struck a strong El Salvador competing in the and sure enough, my bag 1. Write a letter, or send an email, stating your per- responsive chord in men and women alike as she laid bare 2004 Senior Pan American Champi- bronze. Mentally and physically I felt arrived. On Tuesday, I didn’t eat sonal support of this motion as a British emotions that most coaches keep well hidden. onships. In 2003, I had an easy - and great, and I was prepared for the breakfast or lunch, because I knew I Columbian taxpayer (not your organization’s Judging from the overwhelmingly positive reaction to lucky - draw in the competition to humid conditions and the tempera- needed to drop a few more pounds to position) her speech, Kelly broke down many barriers that after-

KARATE IN THE NEWS THE IN KARATE gain third place. I knew I had to train ture. But I was a little out of breath be at competition weight. I generally 2. Send it to Ms. Christy Clark’s constituency office noon. hard for the 2004 Pan Ams. When I and was only able to perform my kata lose about eight pounds for a compe- at 2816 St. John’s St., Port Moody, BC V3H 2C1 The Journal is proud to share her experiences with our looked at the draw, I had the top 5 at 90% of my potential. tition, sometimes more. There was no or email it to: [email protected] readers. seeded kata athletes on my side of the place to train so we trained outside 3. Courtesy copy (cc) your local MLA (use this web- KARATE ON THE MOVE pool. What went through my head? ll I could do was gear it up for the with shoes on. By the time you’re in site to find address and/or email information: Visit: “Yes, now I can finally prove to every- Aworlds. Over June, July and the place for a tournament, it’s main- http://www.legis.gov.bc.ca/mla/3-1-1.htm ) http://www.coach.ca/WOMEN/e/journal/index.htm one that I deserve to be on the podi- August I did off-season weight train- ly mental training. Your job is to try 4. Blind carbon copy (bcc) Sport BC at Brock.Turn- um.” If you want to be the best, you ing with much of my time spent to give 100% of what you have when [email protected] or send us a copy of your letter have to beat the best, and it was working in order to get enough in the ring. On Wednesday, the sec- for our records. (You may be contacted for future thrilling to see this challenge ahead of money to go to the world champi- ond full day in Mexico, Sensei campaigns.) KAZOKU KAI INTERNATIONAL CAMP me. Many probably would not have onships. I was really only training to Murayama from Monterrey graciously 5. Visit Christy Clark’s website and complete the given me a shot at getting through. maintain what I had then. When Sep- offered his dojo after learning that we on-line petition www.christyclark.net June 3rd, 4th and 5th 2005 tember hit, I began training twice a had no place to train. During training 6. Send this request out to your contacts all over got through all right, made it into day - harder than I had ever trained I felt really good. Wednesday night, I the province. Hosted by the: Tom Mah School of Karate I repechage but they were using two in my life before. Most of my training could barely sleep a wink because my 1894 Ambrosi Road, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 4R9, Canada rings. What does that mean? Back-to- consisted doing the katas one after roommate was trying to make his It will only take a few minutes of your time but back katas within two minutes for the other – sometimes, even 21 katas weight for the weigh-in Thursday there are numerous benefits to getting involved: Instructors competitors. I won my first repechage in a row or seven katas three times. At Derek Ridgeway - 6th Dan (Shito-Ryu) match, then the next was for the the world championships I would Continued on next page • At a provincial level, it demonstrates a united Mike Scales - 6th Dan (Shotokan) effort for the betterment of amateur sport. Tom Mah - 5th Dan (Shito-Ryu & Chito-Ryu) Peter Collins - 5th Dan (Shotokan) • On a community level, this grass-roots action demonstrates teamwork and builds our network Course Content: Kata, Bunkai, Nage Waza, and Kumite Karate Uniforms Designed to Fit of sport leaders. Camp Fee: $140 Canadian (North American Registration All Sizes of Lightweight and Heavyweight Uniforms • At a club level, membership numbers may add 7% GST tax) and Belts and Martial Arts Equipment increase. (Price includes lunch for Saturday and Sunday)

Custom embroidery on silk Black Belts now available • On a personal level, your family’s income taxes Enquiries for Europe: Contact Derek Ridgway at could be reduced. [email protected] YAMATO M ARKETING Canada and North America: Mike Scales at Thank you for your support of amateur sport in [email protected] Warehouse:...... (604) 879-1612 British Columbia. Tom Mah at [email protected] Retail Fax:...... (604) 879-1636 e-mail: [email protected] Register early - Limited entry from each region/country 4 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 13 The 7th Annual Sato Cup Winning bronze in Mexico

February 5, 2005 • BCIT Sports Complex, Burnaby, B.C., Canada morning. Thursday was the first day of worked. Before the repechage, I don’t crack under the pressure will sur- competition, so I watched the team became worried about funding, asking vive. All contestants showed great spirit the Save the Children fund to aid the kumite and team kata divisions. After my coach if I lost whether I would still and provided lots of excitement at many young victims of the recent dinner I did some light stretching to be in line for financial support. My or the bronze medal match, I was Sato Cup 2005. Tsunami disaster. prepare, because Friday was the day I coach looked confused and said simply F up with Spain. I did Superimpei, Team Washington are to be con- was to compete. Kata started at 4 p.m. - “Stop worrying so much about and so did my competitor. Out of the gratulated for displaying great Major award winners were: When I awoke Friday morning my legs money, and worry about your match.” corner of my eye, I saw he was more prowess in bagging the Grand Tro- Sportsmanship (Vince Redfern felt tired, as if I had run too much. I That shows you the state of mind I was dynamic in style. But, I felt mine was phy. Team B.C. will seek their Memorial Trophy): don’t know why, but it was just how in. I had to regroup and even though I more real and conveyed more of a revenge in 2006. Rob McCully, Cascade Karate my body was the day of competition. felt physically drained I knew I had to karate feel. You never know how Much of the success of our tourna- Masters Grand Champion: After a light breakfast I went back to take it round by round. If you don’t judges go, so as we lined up, I wasn’t ment is due to the efforts of all the Roy Tippenhauer, Campbell River my room, put on my practice gi, and believe in yourself while you’re in the expecting anything. I knew I had per- volunteers who gave their time and Shito Ryu went through the motions of the kata I ring, you have no business being at the formed at my best in that situation, energy in the organization and phys- Junior Girls Grand Champion: was to use in the second round world championships. and that’s all that mattered. The judges ical setting-up, etc. of this premier Valentyna Zolotarova, YMCA (Seipai). I knew from looking at the flags went up. The three judges up West Coast event under the very Karate Club draw that my time on the mats (since I uring repechage, my first round I front split 2-1 for me. I looked to the capable hands of the tournament Junior Boys Grand Champion: had a bye on the first round) would be Dwent against Vietnam. I did corner judge on the right; he held a director, Andreas Kuntze. Reuben James, YMCA Karate Club tougher than the next. So I made sure I Chatanyara-Kushanku – I had my red flag for me. The corner judge on Many thanks to everyone Men’s Grand Champion: was 100% warmed up and ready to shaky moments. I was able to get by the left held another red flag. I could- involved. Andrew Ahlsten, Valley Shidokan fire. I won 2-1. My second match in with a 3-2 win. Then, deja vu hit. They n’t believe it, I just won the bronze

Thanks are also due to all members Women’s Grand Champion: Mike Scales reports: Pictured here with the third round was against Fiji. I did were trying to hurry me up into giving medal 4-1. karate in the newS

KARATE ON THE MATS of the public, as well as contestants, Kristy Wong, UBC medals from the Sato Cup, Cindy Jacob Kururunfa and I won 3-0. Next round I the name of my next kata and compet- officials, friends and family, who pur- Team Kumite SATO CUP: won four gold and one bronze. I won was up with Peru, as expected. I knew ing right away as in the fateful Pan he judges felt I had a stronger the masters kata. To my amazement, chased tickets in our raffle. Team Washington, U.S.A this competitor would be the one to Ams. I told the officials which kata I foundation of basic, and my Super- this is my 21st masters kata gold. Life in T $1520 in tickets were sold and the Full results (PDF) at http://www.shi- the old dog yet. beat on my side of the pool, so I did was to do next, but my coach went to impei was more real, and was a true entire proceeds will be donated to toryu.net/ my second-best kata (Annan). I lost 0- the officials and bought me some pre- Goju-Ryu Superimpei as compared to 3. Later, I heard it was closer than the cious time. I was tired and one tires that of the Spanish competitor. This is score would suggest but a loss is a loss. faster because of the tremendous pres- why one of the first people I will sure and stress. It is something that always thank will be my father. He went back into the warm-up area conditioning and training can only came from Japan, and he knows what I and shortly after heard the expected partially compensate for. At the world real karate is all about, not this new news that Peru had made the finals. championships, if you don’t give at wave of “Sport Karate.” It’s about the My coach had been cued to alert me least 120% of your best each round, basics, and the principals which Karate when the ring was three matches away you won’t compete at that high per- has taught me and that is why I am from mine so I can warm up just the formance level. You have to push and able to have come this far, and gain so right amount, and not get over- push and push. Only the ones who much from Karate. Brian James named coach of the month for B.C.

The Coaches Associa- coach must understand the 2004 Canadian Karate Nationals. tion of BC (CABC) named their athlete’s physical and At the Pan American Karate Champi- Brian James Coach of the mental abilities. He con- onships, Rebecca received a silver Month for December tinually strives to develop medal in kumite and Valentyna won a 2004. his athletes’ maximum Bronze in kata and kumite. Brian has dedicated his potential and encourages Brian is a positive example to his life to karate. He is a JKA them to do their best in all students, guiding them to put health, Instructor, an NCCP areas of their lives. sportsmanship, and effort above all. Coach, and a Certified The biggest highlight of He is a patient coach who makes train- PKF Continental Referee Brian’s coaching career ing fun, and he advises other coaches who has judged at the was coaching his daughter, coming into the sport to do the same. international level. He is currently the Rebecca James, in the Pan American For Brian, karate is not a business - it President of Karate BC. In 2003, Brian Karate championships. A second high- is his life, and he is more than willing was named National Official of the light was having one of his students, to help anyone who is truly deter- Year by Karate Canada. Valentyna Zolotarova, receive the mined to succeed. Brian believes that a good karate National Grand Champion Award at CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN! 12 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 55 Watching karate Taking karate to the streets grow in Iran Gong Hay Fat Choy - GoJu Ryu in Chinatown! On Sunday, February 13, 2005, over 100,000 excited 1st Islamic Women’s Games of the Capitals, Islamic and parade-watchers lined Pender, Asian Countries,Tehran, Iran, January, 2005 Keefer and Gore streets in Van- couver’s Chinatown to cele- By Norma Foster national team now has a male coach brate the arrival of the Year of and the women have access to all of the Rooster during what has In an effort to expand contact the federation’s facilities. Some become a landmark event. The between sportswomen from Iran and women consider this arrangement a weather co-operated with no from other countries and to increase benefit, whereas others consider it rain and sunny periods. the sport competence of Iranian quite differently. Nonetheless, Mrs. Different ethnic cultures women, the Tehran Municipality Eshrat Shah-Mohammadi is now the participated in the festivity, hosted these games, which were simi- Vice President of the Iran Karate Do dancing and marching to the lar in concept to our Winter Games, Federation. Coincidentally, Islamic marched in during the entrance of the sound of the drums lead by but with a twist. women are now permitted to compete competitors, a thoughtful inclusion the many colorful dancing About 19 countries participated in in Asia Karate Do Federation events since Canada had no competitors. Lions.

BUILDING KARATE BUILDING about 13 sports, including Taekwon- wearing hijab, that is, a headscarf. On the day after the opening cere- Shopkeepers strung garlands do, Karate and disabled sports. This news has been eagerly anticipat- monies, I taught a Shitei kata seminar of firecrackers and lucky The Iran Karate Do Federation gen- ed by female karate practitioners in in Tehran at the large Federation facil- envelopes from their over- erously invited me to participate as an Iran. ity About 100 or so women attended, hangs and burnt sticks of Observer for Karate. The Games The opening ceremonies at Azadi mostly from Shotokan schools, but incense to patiently await the PEOPLE IN KARATE accommodation for all at the Hotel Stadium were exquisitely organized, with a significant number from Shito Lion, as it danced, performing Shahr was paid Ryu and Kanzen Ryu. the ceremonial taking of the by Tehran The draws for all sports were imple- offerings and in return giving Municipality and mented at the hotel dining room, blessings of prosperity and I was provided starting with Koranic verse recitals good luck to the businesses. with a car, driver and welcomes in 5 languages includ- Among the many paraders and translator. ing Russian, English, Urdu, Farsi and and martial artists, GoJu Ryu All participants Arabic. Mr. Mehrabad (a past WKF Kuyukai members lead by Sen- were provided Judge) and a computer person did the sei George Chan joins Chin with a long, initial draws for Karate. The software Wing Chun Tong in ringing in beige manteau resulted in producing byes and the New Year. The overflowing with padded uneven draws favouring the Tehran crowd cheered loudly as the shoulders to and Tehran Municipality teams. karatekas marched by with minimize shape Teams without coaches were assigned their banners and colorful and a pale green Iranian coaches. I felt apprehensive flags. cotton scarf to about this unusual situation and The spirit of karate was felt ensure confor- expressed such to Mrs. Shah Moham- by the onlookers as the team mation to Islam- madi, but nothing could be done to shouted out their kia’s, per- ic propriety, Iran style. In addition, well choreographed, colorful, interest- alter it. forming their katas kobudo participants received backpacks, pens ing and totally Koranic. All of the KATA COMPETITION (weapons) with precision and and notebooks with the Games logo large-scale spectacles were associated The Kata competition was supposed confidence. as souvenirs. with religious issues, including the to start at 3 pm on the following day. The parade ended with The Women’s Karate Federation, grand finale, which was a stunning After experiencing the notorious greetings from Dignitaries as which was previously governed by the representation of the Hajj pilgrimage. Tehran traffic, I arrived and the com- well as a closing kata for Pre- Grants to help kids in sports Ministry of Women’s Affairs, was a The stadium was full of ladies in petition had not started, due to Tajik- mier Gordon Campbell, Mayor separate entity from the Iran Karate scarves and the atmosphere was loud, istan, who had not yet even arrived in Larry Campbell and MLA The Kidsport fund provides grants to Karate BC have been making applica- Do Federation until this year. Around buoyant and electric. In deference to Tehran. Patrick Wong, who also hand- kids to participate in sport who might tions, which have been turned down. the time of Mr. Nazerian’s replace- the singular Canadian among all Male and female police guarded the ed out lucky red envelopes not otherwise be able to participate. Check out the site for more informa- ment by Mr. Alireza Samandar as pres- sports, a red and white Maple Leaf entrance to the venue.. All cameras containing good wishes. Recipients must be a member of a tion. ident of the Iran Federation, the fluttered proudly and equally among and cell phones had to be checked provincially recognized sport organiza- http://www.sport.bc.ca/Content/Kid- Women’s Federation became part of the flags of the participating Islamic tion (Karate BC). Sport/How%20to%20Receive%20Funds. the IKF. This means that the women’s and Asian countries. Canada also Continued on next page Many organizations “outside” of asp

6 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 11 35th Shito-ryu Watching karate grow in Iran Beach Practice January 15, 2004, Continued from previous page Spanish Banks,Vancouver into the male guard’s protection before one was frisked by By Mert Horita the female guard. After passing the security check, a curtain was withdrawn to allow entry into the venue. A single ring As we said good-bye to the old year 2004 of assorted colors of WKF mats was flanked on three sides and hello 2005, Shito-ryu Karate-ka were look- by various Persian carpets, and all scarves were off because ing forward to the Annual Beach Practice. of seclusion in a totally female environment. This year’s is a milestone at 35 continuous The entire event was being run by female Iranian offi- years. cials. I was asked how to proceed with the team kata com- However, Vancouver went into a two-week petition since the kata competition only included 3 coun- cold spell of below freezing temperatures. tries. . By 4 pm the competitors were becoming impatient. Would it break before the 35th annual Beach A discussion with representatives resulted in changing the Practice? event to matrix instead of elimination with repechage and No it didn’t. the winning teams performed bunkai as a demonstration. Karate-ka awoke Saturday morning to a cool Azerbaijan received a silver medal in both individual and -8C. By the afternoon, with -4C temperature, in team kata, from the panel of Iranian female judges. 1st snow on the ground and with heavy snowfall and 3rd places were occupied by Iranian teams. On the last day of the visit, I was flown to Shiraz, a jour- BUILDING KARATE late in the afternoon, karate-ka showed their KUMITE COMPETITION ney of just over one hour, where I taught another Shitei KARATE SPIRIT. Slated to begin at 9.00 am, the start was delayed until kata seminar to about 90 female black belts and immediate- Lead by Shihan Akira Sato and Shihan Kaz around 10.00 am because of traffic and the weigh-in ly returned to Iran. Chief official, Afsaneh Bagheri of Hashimoto, 80 karate-ka spent an hour train- process. Kanzen Ryu accompanied me. ing and most ended their session with a Disaster struck during the -53 kg event as the digital I thank my hosts, the Iran Karate Do Federation repre- KARATE IN ACTION watery finish. clock failed to work and showed a sented by Vice President, Mrs. Shah All would say it was the right way to start score of 5-3 in favor of Tajikistan, Mohammadi for incomparable the New Year by overcoming a challenge. when the score was in fact 4-4 and hospitality, Maryam Sedighi who went into overtime. The Iranian made me feel as one of the family, competitor won and Tajikistan my good friend, Jahan Fariborz, raised some serious objections. who came all the way to Shiraz via Azerbaijan, who had just lost a Tokyo and his family, Maryam bout due to questionable calls, yet Pirzad and her sensei, Shahnaz, a made according to the rules, joined national team member and referee, in. They recruited Kazakhstan who who arrived at the airport to say had just lost to a national team goodbye at 6 am, and my transla- member from Iran and threatened tor Sharareh Nikooravin, a Canadi- to walk out of the event, which an immigrant who did an excep- would have left only teams from Tehran municipality, Iran tional job of running all the other translators and taking and Afghanistan. care of me, all while her daughter was sick. The hosts agreed that the foreign competitors probably Iran is full of warm, wonderful people who are anxious felt as though they had to fight the officials, score and to show the very best of Persia ...culture, craft, history and timekeepers and a faulty clock in addition to the opponent. art, but most of all, their heart and soul. Thus, to maintain a spirit of friendship, Iran should be pre- pared to void the results, restart the competition without benefit of digital clock and I would function as a Match Area Controller. Fortunately, this solution was in line with SINGLETON the desires of the unhappy teams. The competition then LEGAL COUNSEL proceeded without further incident and the right winners went home with the right medals. URQUHART Among the invited countries, only Iran has overwhelm- ing numbers of female coaches and officials. To ensure the MARK C. STACEY #1200 - 925 W. Georgia Street smooth running of future international events, I suggested Vancouver, BC V6C 3L2 specifically inviting female referees from non-Islamic and Fax: 604. 682 1283 non-Asian countries. This would ensure a perception of impartiality by visitors and home teams alike. In addition, [email protected] events should be run by a tournament committee separate Telephone: 604. 682 7474 www.singleton.com from the officials. 10 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 7 John Garcia 32nd Steveston International Attains Dan The 32nd Steveston Grand Champions International Jr. Female Grand Champion Rank at 60 Invitational Cindy Jacob (Coquitlam Shoto-Kan) Karate Cham- Andreas Kuntze pionships were Jr. Female Grand Champion with Carole and Marlon A’Hearn held at the Breanna James (Kimeru Shoto-Kan) Steveston Almost fifteen years ago, John Gar- Indoor Tennis Jr. Male Grand Champion cia came into our dojo a broken Court on Freddie Solari (Tibon’s Goju, CA) wreck. Walking onto the floor with a March 5. cane, he told us that he wanted to Dr. Julius Sr. Female Grand Champion take up Karate. We were not sure Thiry (Vice- Eriza Cabanig (Tibon’s Goju, CA) about this guy, but Sato Sensei in his president of usual breezy attitude eagerly agreed PKF), Sensei Ki- From left: Geoff Plant, Attorney General and Minister from the W Div. (WKF system under to take him on as a student. yoshi Yamazaki Responsible for Treaty Negotiations, Malcolm Brodie, Mayor of 18) also entered this division. Everyone realised that there was (WKF Technical Richmond, Jim Kojima, Former Chief Referee of International Medallists from the W Division. are: more to this fellow than met the eye. Committee Judo Federation. Valentyna Zolotarova, Rebecca James He seemed a bit strange, this middle- John Garcia after winning his black belt at age 60. member and an and Dana Exum. Hidemi Uchiage got aged man with a cane, with visible instructor for Arnold Scwarzenegger), ($500 and $200 cash). the gold medal, Breanna James 2nd scars on his scalp and obvious physi- he had been in a coma for several abilities, and that he should consider 5 WKF officials, and 5 PKF officials Nine teams entered the Team Kata and Eliza Cabanig, CA and Sumi Uchi- cal limitations. How could he possi- weeks. Yet he did not despair and his technique accordingly. In fact, were present. In total there were 38 A: the Kimeru Chickens got Gold, age were 3rd. bly endure the rigours of a karate refused to assume the worst or give one high ranking Sempai (5th Dan) officials present at the competition. Burnaby Chito-Ryu #1 second, and For Men’s Kata, the third place fin- workout? Honestly, many people up his dream of attaining a Dan rank. prefers to train with John because his After the opening speech by Mr. Kimeru Celtics got bronze. isher from the W Division, Derek were not sure whether it was safe to John embodies for many of us one techniques are so quick and relaxed, Geoff Plant and Richmond Mayor Mr. Fourteen teams entered Team Kata B Wong won. take on a student with such obvious of the most important precepts that yet unpredictable; you never know Malcolm Brodie, Toshi Uchiage, who divisions: YMCA Cats won, Uchiage- Kenta Takenaka was 2nd and 3rd disabilities. However, John was obvi- Karate has to offer: “Spirit First, where John’s punch is going to land. now trains in Kumamoto, Japan and Kai Brampton, ON was second and place went to Robert Lawrie and ously determined. Technique Second”. That is, if you You have to be on your toes to block won the Bronze medal at the 17th Kimeru Panthers was third. Andrew Ahlsten. CELEBRATING KARATE CELEBRATING KARATE CELEBRATING After a few months, John came do not bring strength of will and it at all!! World Championships in Monterrey, In the Senior Team Kata (Div. C), For Women’s Kumite -60Kg, USA into the dojo without a cane. The character to the table, no amount of He has also become an integral Mexico last November did a demon- Tibon’s Goju, CA captured gold, Uchi- National team member Eliza Cabanig training, he claimed, was doing won- correct technique will save you. The part of the Nikkei Heritage Centre stration. Ayas from Steveston got silver and won, and in the Men’s Kumite -80 Kg, ders for his body; he was even more amount of pain he has endured is Dojo since it’s inception in the fall of Two Junior members from the Tibon’s Goju #2 got bronze. Former Junior PKF Kumite Champion enthusiastic about the prospect of unimaginable, yet he continues to 2000. His great passion in the past Lower Mainland won door prizes For Women’s Kata, the medallists Adam Tibon from Stockton, CA won. coming to the dojo and even advanc- work for the goals many others are few years has been Kobudo. You can ing through the ranks. Now, to put too weak to achieve. While many see John practicing his Tonfa and this into perspective, our dojo at the will feel sorry for his situation, John’s other traditional weapons on most In the last newsletter, we outlined the new Zone concept. Starting in 2006 athletes competing in provincial tour- time had a very intense atmosphere. inner character and sense of worth training days. In fact, he earned his naments will have to qualify in Zone playoffs to participate. This design is similar to the BC Games Zone concept, Ron Bagley was keen to defend his have not been diminished by his Kobudo Sho-dan when Grand Master but tailored to the realities of Karate in the province. The following zones have been established and their coordina- Canadian Kumite title, Mike Shimizu accident or his circumstances. He Suzuki visited Canada in the fall of tors appointed. For more information, please contact your zone coordinator. was another national team member obviously has the kind of 2000. Zone Description/Major Centres Coordinator and important Sempai and many indomitable spirit to which every John also took part in the Nikkei 1 & 2 Kootenays/Thompson-Okanagan Chris Taneda others on the BC team (including Karate-ka can aspire, whether they Centre Family Expo 2004 in which Castlegar,Cranbrook, Fernie, Nelson,Trail [email protected] Lisa Ling who was training for the practice for recreation or competi- he performed a Tonfa Kata. He took Penticton,Kelowna, Merritt, Kamloops World Championships) came for tion. part in the Youth and Senior Talent 3 Fraser Valley Mark Hepburn ‘friendship training’ to hone their Over the years, Karate training as Show at the Dogwood Pavilion in Abbotsford, Surrey, Chilliwack, Mission, Hope [email protected] skills. To his credit, John Garcia was well as Kobudo (weaponry) have Coquitlam and was a member of the Coquitlam, Port Moody, Pitt Meadows undaunted; he knew he had limita- become more and more important to Shito-Ryu Kobudo Team, which par- 4 Fraser River-Delta Robert Lee Burnaby, Delta, New Westminster, Richmond [email protected] tions, but he was willing to explore John. As he advanced through the ticipated in the Okinawa/Karate BC 5 Vancouver/Squamish Brian James those limits and push the envelope. kyu ranks, he became more hesitant Exchange Demonstration in 1999. Squamish-Lillooet, Sunshine Coast, Lions Bay [email protected] He would not make excuses. to take his Black Belt test. In fact, But John has many other interests, West Vancouver, North Vancouver,Vancouver In fact, we had to wring the details when Sato Sensei ‘told’ him to take such as singing. He is part of a choir 6 Vancouver Island-Central Coast Fernando Correia of his situation out of him over many the test, he avoided the dojo; it was and loves Karaoke. He will often Powell River, Comox, Central Coast,Victoria, [email protected] months. He told us that he was in a obvious that John wanted to be a show up at a party with his own disc Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Port Hardy, Campbell River serious car accident, in which he sus- ‘real’ Sho-dan. He did not want spe- of classic Sinatra tunes; many will 7 & 8 North West/Cariboo- North East Ken Corrigan tained very bad ‘lower body’ and leg cial consideration. It was often diffi- remember the 2003 Christmas party Bulkley-Nechako, Kitimat-Stikine, [email protected] injuries as well as a number of serious cult to explain to him that everyone where it was difficult to get the mike Terrace, Prince Rupert, Prince George,Williams Lake head injuries. It later turned out that was graded on the basis of their own away from him. 8 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 9 John Garcia 32nd Steveston International Attains Dan The 32nd Steveston Grand Champions International Jr. Female Grand Champion Rank at 60 Invitational Cindy Jacob (Coquitlam Shoto-Kan) Karate Cham- Andreas Kuntze pionships were Jr. Female Grand Champion with Carole and Marlon A’Hearn held at the Breanna James (Kimeru Shoto-Kan) Steveston Almost fifteen years ago, John Gar- Indoor Tennis Jr. Male Grand Champion cia came into our dojo a broken Court on Freddie Solari (Tibon’s Goju, CA) wreck. Walking onto the floor with a March 5. cane, he told us that he wanted to Dr. Julius Sr. Female Grand Champion take up Karate. We were not sure Thiry (Vice- Eriza Cabanig (Tibon’s Goju, CA) about this guy, but Sato Sensei in his president of usual breezy attitude eagerly agreed PKF), Sensei Ki- From left: Geoff Plant, Attorney General and Minister from the W Div. (WKF system under to take him on as a student. yoshi Yamazaki Responsible for Treaty Negotiations, Malcolm Brodie, Mayor of 18) also entered this division. Everyone realised that there was (WKF Technical Richmond, Jim Kojima, Former Chief Referee of International Medallists from the W Division. are: more to this fellow than met the eye. Committee Judo Federation. Valentyna Zolotarova, Rebecca James He seemed a bit strange, this middle- John Garcia after winning his black belt at age 60. member and an and Dana Exum. Hidemi Uchiage got aged man with a cane, with visible instructor for Arnold Scwarzenegger), ($500 and $200 cash). the gold medal, Breanna James 2nd scars on his scalp and obvious physi- he had been in a coma for several abilities, and that he should consider 5 WKF officials, and 5 PKF officials Nine teams entered the Team Kata and Eliza Cabanig, CA and Sumi Uchi- cal limitations. How could he possi- weeks. Yet he did not despair and his technique accordingly. In fact, were present. In total there were 38 A: the Kimeru Chickens got Gold, age were 3rd. bly endure the rigours of a karate refused to assume the worst or give one high ranking Sempai (5th Dan) officials present at the competition. Burnaby Chito-Ryu #1 second, and For Men’s Kata, the third place fin- workout? Honestly, many people up his dream of attaining a Dan rank. prefers to train with John because his After the opening speech by Mr. Kimeru Celtics got bronze. isher from the W Division, Derek were not sure whether it was safe to John embodies for many of us one techniques are so quick and relaxed, Geoff Plant and Richmond Mayor Mr. Fourteen teams entered Team Kata B Wong won. take on a student with such obvious of the most important precepts that yet unpredictable; you never know Malcolm Brodie, Toshi Uchiage, who divisions: YMCA Cats won, Uchiage- Kenta Takenaka was 2nd and 3rd disabilities. However, John was obvi- Karate has to offer: “Spirit First, where John’s punch is going to land. now trains in Kumamoto, Japan and Kai Brampton, ON was second and place went to Robert Lawrie and ously determined. Technique Second”. That is, if you You have to be on your toes to block won the Bronze medal at the 17th Kimeru Panthers was third. Andrew Ahlsten. CELEBRATING KARATE CELEBRATING KARATE After a few months, John came do not bring strength of will and it at all!! World Championships in Monterrey, In the Senior Team Kata (Div. C), For Women’s Kumite -60Kg, USA into the dojo without a cane. The character to the table, no amount of He has also become an integral Mexico last November did a demon- Tibon’s Goju, CA captured gold, Uchi- National team member Eliza Cabanig training, he claimed, was doing won- correct technique will save you. The part of the Nikkei Heritage Centre stration. Ayas from Steveston got silver and won, and in the Men’s Kumite -80 Kg, ders for his body; he was even more amount of pain he has endured is Dojo since it’s inception in the fall of Two Junior members from the Tibon’s Goju #2 got bronze. Former Junior PKF Kumite Champion enthusiastic about the prospect of unimaginable, yet he continues to 2000. His great passion in the past Lower Mainland won door prizes For Women’s Kata, the medallists Adam Tibon from Stockton, CA won. coming to the dojo and even advanc- work for the goals many others are few years has been Kobudo. You can ing through the ranks. Now, to put too weak to achieve. While many see John practicing his Tonfa and this into perspective, our dojo at the will feel sorry for his situation, John’s other traditional weapons on most In the last newsletter, we outlined the new Zone concept. Starting in 2006 athletes competing in provincial tour- time had a very intense atmosphere. inner character and sense of worth training days. In fact, he earned his naments will have to qualify in Zone playoffs to participate. This design is similar to the BC Games Zone concept, Ron Bagley was keen to defend his have not been diminished by his Kobudo Sho-dan when Grand Master but tailored to the realities of Karate in the province. The following zones have been established and their coordina- Canadian Kumite title, Mike Shimizu accident or his circumstances. He Suzuki visited Canada in the fall of tors appointed. For more information, please contact your zone coordinator. was another national team member obviously has the kind of 2000. Zone Description/Major Centres Coordinator and important Sempai and many indomitable spirit to which every John also took part in the Nikkei 1 & 2 Kootenays/Thompson-Okanagan Chris Taneda others on the BC team (including Karate-ka can aspire, whether they Centre Family Expo 2004 in which Castlegar,Cranbrook, Fernie, Nelson,Trail [email protected] Lisa Ling who was training for the practice for recreation or competi- he performed a Tonfa Kata. He took Penticton,Kelowna, Merritt, Kamloops World Championships) came for tion. part in the Youth and Senior Talent 3 Fraser Valley Mark Hepburn ‘friendship training’ to hone their Over the years, Karate training as Show at the Dogwood Pavilion in Abbotsford, Surrey, Chilliwack, Mission, Hope [email protected] skills. To his credit, John Garcia was well as Kobudo (weaponry) have Coquitlam and was a member of the Coquitlam, Port Moody, Pitt Meadows undaunted; he knew he had limita- become more and more important to Shito-Ryu Kobudo Team, which par- 4 Fraser River-Delta Robert Lee Burnaby, Delta, New Westminster, Richmond [email protected] tions, but he was willing to explore John. As he advanced through the ticipated in the Okinawa/Karate BC 5 Vancouver/Squamish Brian James those limits and push the envelope. kyu ranks, he became more hesitant Exchange Demonstration in 1999. Squamish-Lillooet, Sunshine Coast, Lions Bay [email protected] He would not make excuses. to take his Black Belt test. In fact, But John has many other interests, West Vancouver, North Vancouver,Vancouver In fact, we had to wring the details when Sato Sensei ‘told’ him to take such as singing. He is part of a choir 6 Vancouver Island-Central Coast Fernando Correia of his situation out of him over many the test, he avoided the dojo; it was and loves Karaoke. He will often Powell River, Comox, Central Coast,Victoria, [email protected] months. He told us that he was in a obvious that John wanted to be a show up at a party with his own disc Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Port Hardy, Campbell River serious car accident, in which he sus- ‘real’ Sho-dan. He did not want spe- of classic Sinatra tunes; many will 7 & 8 North West/Cariboo- North East Ken Corrigan tained very bad ‘lower body’ and leg cial consideration. It was often diffi- remember the 2003 Christmas party Bulkley-Nechako, Kitimat-Stikine, [email protected] injuries as well as a number of serious cult to explain to him that everyone where it was difficult to get the mike Terrace, Prince Rupert, Prince George,Williams Lake head injuries. It later turned out that was graded on the basis of their own away from him. 8 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 9 35th Shito-ryu Watching karate grow in Iran Beach Practice January 15, 2004, Continued from previous page Spanish Banks,Vancouver into the male guard’s protection before one was frisked by By Mert Horita the female guard. After passing the security check, a curtain was withdrawn to allow entry into the venue. A single ring As we said good-bye to the old year 2004 of assorted colors of WKF mats was flanked on three sides and hello 2005, Shito-ryu Karate-ka were look- by various Persian carpets, and all scarves were off because ing forward to the Annual Beach Practice. of seclusion in a totally female environment. This year’s is a milestone at 35 continuous The entire event was being run by female Iranian offi- years. cials. I was asked how to proceed with the team kata com- However, Vancouver went into a two-week petition since the kata competition only included 3 coun- cold spell of below freezing temperatures. tries. . By 4 pm the competitors were becoming impatient. Would it break before the 35th annual Beach A discussion with representatives resulted in changing the Practice? event to matrix instead of elimination with repechage and No it didn’t. the winning teams performed bunkai as a demonstration. Karate-ka awoke Saturday morning to a cool Azerbaijan received a silver medal in both individual and -8C. By the afternoon, with -4C temperature, in team kata, from the panel of Iranian female judges. 1st snow on the ground and with heavy snowfall and 3rd places were occupied by Iranian teams. On the last day of the visit, I was flown to Shiraz, a jour- BUILDING KARATE late in the afternoon, karate-ka showed their KUMITE COMPETITION ney of just over one hour, where I taught another Shitei KARATE SPIRIT. Slated to begin at 9.00 am, the start was delayed until kata seminar to about 90 female black belts and immediate- Lead by Shihan Akira Sato and Shihan Kaz around 10.00 am because of traffic and the weigh-in ly returned to Iran. Chief official, Afsaneh Bagheri of Hashimoto, 80 karate-ka spent an hour train- process. Kanzen Ryu accompanied me. ing and most ended their session with a Disaster struck during the -53 kg event as the digital I thank my hosts, the Iran Karate Do Federation repre- KARATE IN ACTION IN KARATE watery finish. clock failed to work and showed a sented by Vice President, Mrs. Shah All would say it was the right way to start score of 5-3 in favor of Tajikistan, Mohammadi for incomparable the New Year by overcoming a challenge. when the score was in fact 4-4 and hospitality, Maryam Sedighi who went into overtime. The Iranian made me feel as one of the family, competitor won and Tajikistan my good friend, Jahan Fariborz, raised some serious objections. who came all the way to Shiraz via Azerbaijan, who had just lost a Tokyo and his family, Maryam bout due to questionable calls, yet Pirzad and her sensei, Shahnaz, a made according to the rules, joined national team member and referee, in. They recruited Kazakhstan who who arrived at the airport to say had just lost to a national team goodbye at 6 am, and my transla- member from Iran and threatened tor Sharareh Nikooravin, a Canadi- to walk out of the event, which an immigrant who did an excep- would have left only teams from Tehran municipality, Iran tional job of running all the other translators and taking and Afghanistan. care of me, all while her daughter was sick. The hosts agreed that the foreign competitors probably Iran is full of warm, wonderful people who are anxious felt as though they had to fight the officials, score and to show the very best of Persia ...culture, craft, history and timekeepers and a faulty clock in addition to the opponent. art, but most of all, their heart and soul. Thus, to maintain a spirit of friendship, Iran should be pre- pared to void the results, restart the competition without benefit of digital clock and I would function as a Match Area Controller. Fortunately, this solution was in line with SINGLETON the desires of the unhappy teams. The competition then LEGAL COUNSEL proceeded without further incident and the right winners went home with the right medals. URQUHART Among the invited countries, only Iran has overwhelm- ing numbers of female coaches and officials. To ensure the MARK C. STACEY #1200 - 925 W. Georgia Street smooth running of future international events, I suggested Vancouver, BC V6C 3L2 specifically inviting female referees from non-Islamic and Fax: 604. 682 1283 non-Asian countries. This would ensure a perception of impartiality by visitors and home teams alike. In addition, [email protected] events should be run by a tournament committee separate Telephone: 604. 682 7474 www.singleton.com from the officials. 10 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 7 Watching karate Taking karate to the streets grow in Iran Gong Hay Fat Choy - GoJu Ryu in Chinatown! On Sunday, February 13, 2005, over 100,000 excited 1st Islamic Women’s Games of the Capitals, Islamic and parade-watchers lined Pender, Asian Countries,Tehran, Iran, January, 2005 Keefer and Gore streets in Van- couver’s Chinatown to cele- By Norma Foster national team now has a male coach brate the arrival of the Year of and the women have access to all of the Rooster during what has In an effort to expand contact the federation’s facilities. Some become a landmark event. The between sportswomen from Iran and women consider this arrangement a weather co-operated with no from other countries and to increase benefit, whereas others consider it rain and sunny periods. the sport competence of Iranian quite differently. Nonetheless, Mrs. Different ethnic cultures women, the Tehran Municipality Eshrat Shah-Mohammadi is now the participated in the festivity, hosted these games, which were simi- Vice President of the Iran Karate Do dancing and marching to the lar in concept to our Winter Games, Federation. Coincidentally, Islamic marched in during the entrance of the sound of the drums lead by but with a twist. women are now permitted to compete competitors, a thoughtful inclusion the many colorful dancing About 19 countries participated in in Asia Karate Do Federation events since Canada had no competitors. Lions.

BUILDING KARATE about 13 sports, including Taekwon- wearing hijab, that is, a headscarf. On the day after the opening cere- Shopkeepers strung garlands do, Karate and disabled sports. This news has been eagerly anticipat- monies, I taught a Shitei kata seminar of firecrackers and lucky The Iran Karate Do Federation gen- ed by female karate practitioners in in Tehran at the large Federation facil- envelopes from their over- erously invited me to participate as an Iran. ity About 100 or so women attended, hangs and burnt sticks of Observer for Karate. The Games The opening ceremonies at Azadi mostly from Shotokan schools, but incense to patiently await the PEOPLE IN KARATE accommodation for all at the Hotel Stadium were exquisitely organized, with a significant number from Shito Lion, as it danced, performing Shahr was paid Ryu and Kanzen Ryu. the ceremonial taking of the by Tehran The draws for all sports were imple- offerings and in return giving Municipality and mented at the hotel dining room, blessings of prosperity and I was provided starting with Koranic verse recitals good luck to the businesses. with a car, driver and welcomes in 5 languages includ- Among the many paraders and translator. ing Russian, English, Urdu, Farsi and and martial artists, GoJu Ryu All participants Arabic. Mr. Mehrabad (a past WKF Kuyukai members lead by Sen- were provided Judge) and a computer person did the sei George Chan joins Chin with a long, initial draws for Karate. The software Wing Chun Tong in ringing in beige manteau resulted in producing byes and the New Year. The overflowing with padded uneven draws favouring the Tehran crowd cheered loudly as the shoulders to and Tehran Municipality teams. karatekas marched by with minimize shape Teams without coaches were assigned their banners and colorful and a pale green Iranian coaches. I felt apprehensive flags. cotton scarf to about this unusual situation and The spirit of karate was felt ensure confor- expressed such to Mrs. Shah Moham- by the onlookers as the team mation to Islam- madi, but nothing could be done to shouted out their kia’s, per- ic propriety, Iran style. In addition, well choreographed, colorful, interest- alter it. forming their katas kobudo participants received backpacks, pens ing and totally Koranic. All of the KATA COMPETITION (weapons) with precision and and notebooks with the Games logo large-scale spectacles were associated The Kata competition was supposed confidence. as souvenirs. with religious issues, including the to start at 3 pm on the following day. The parade ended with The Women’s Karate Federation, grand finale, which was a stunning After experiencing the notorious greetings from Dignitaries as which was previously governed by the representation of the Hajj pilgrimage. Tehran traffic, I arrived and the com- well as a closing kata for Pre- Grants to help kids in sports Ministry of Women’s Affairs, was a The stadium was full of ladies in petition had not started, due to Tajik- mier Gordon Campbell, Mayor separate entity from the Iran Karate scarves and the atmosphere was loud, istan, who had not yet even arrived in Larry Campbell and MLA The Kidsport fund provides grants to Karate BC have been making applica- Do Federation until this year. Around buoyant and electric. In deference to Tehran. Patrick Wong, who also hand- kids to participate in sport who might tions, which have been turned down. the time of Mr. Nazerian’s replace- the singular Canadian among all Male and female police guarded the ed out lucky red envelopes not otherwise be able to participate. Check out the site for more informa- ment by Mr. Alireza Samandar as pres- sports, a red and white Maple Leaf entrance to the venue.. All cameras containing good wishes. Recipients must be a member of a tion. ident of the Iran Federation, the fluttered proudly and equally among and cell phones had to be checked provincially recognized sport organiza- http://www.sport.bc.ca/Content/Kid- Women’s Federation became part of the flags of the participating Islamic tion (Karate BC). Sport/How%20to%20Receive%20Funds. the IKF. This means that the women’s and Asian countries. Canada also Continued on next page Many organizations “outside” of asp

6 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 11 The 7th Annual Sato Cup Winning bronze in Mexico

February 5, 2005 • BCIT Sports Complex, Burnaby, B.C., Canada morning. Thursday was the first day of worked. Before the repechage, I don’t crack under the pressure will sur- competition, so I watched the team became worried about funding, asking vive. All contestants showed great spirit the Save the Children fund to aid the kumite and team kata divisions. After my coach if I lost whether I would still and provided lots of excitement at many young victims of the recent dinner I did some light stretching to be in line for financial support. My or the bronze medal match, I was Sato Cup 2005. Tsunami disaster. prepare, because Friday was the day I coach looked confused and said simply F up with Spain. I did Superimpei, Team Washington are to be con- was to compete. Kata started at 4 p.m. - “Stop worrying so much about and so did my competitor. Out of the gratulated for displaying great Major award winners were: When I awoke Friday morning my legs money, and worry about your match.” corner of my eye, I saw he was more prowess in bagging the Grand Tro- Sportsmanship (Vince Redfern felt tired, as if I had run too much. I That shows you the state of mind I was dynamic in style. But, I felt mine was phy. Team B.C. will seek their Memorial Trophy): don’t know why, but it was just how in. I had to regroup and even though I more real and conveyed more of a revenge in 2006. Rob McCully, Cascade Karate my body was the day of competition. felt physically drained I knew I had to karate feel. You never know how Much of the success of our tourna- Masters Grand Champion: After a light breakfast I went back to take it round by round. If you don’t judges go, so as we lined up, I wasn’t ment is due to the efforts of all the Roy Tippenhauer, Campbell River my room, put on my practice gi, and believe in yourself while you’re in the expecting anything. I knew I had per- volunteers who gave their time and Shito Ryu went through the motions of the kata I ring, you have no business being at the formed at my best in that situation, energy in the organization and phys- Junior Girls Grand Champion: was to use in the second round world championships. and that’s all that mattered. The judges ical setting-up, etc. of this premier Valentyna Zolotarova, YMCA (Seipai). I knew from looking at the flags went up. The three judges up West Coast event under the very Karate Club draw that my time on the mats (since I uring repechage, my first round I front split 2-1 for me. I looked to the capable hands of the tournament Junior Boys Grand Champion: had a bye on the first round) would be Dwent against Vietnam. I did corner judge on the right; he held a director, Andreas Kuntze. Reuben James, YMCA Karate Club tougher than the next. So I made sure I Chatanyara-Kushanku – I had my red flag for me. The corner judge on Many thanks to everyone Men’s Grand Champion: was 100% warmed up and ready to shaky moments. I was able to get by the left held another red flag. I could- involved. Andrew Ahlsten, Valley Shidokan fire. I won 2-1. My second match in with a 3-2 win. Then, deja vu hit. They n’t believe it, I just won the bronze

Thanks are also due to all members Women’s Grand Champion: Mike Scales reports: Pictured here with the third round was against Fiji. I did were trying to hurry me up into giving medal 4-1. karate in the newS

KARATE ON THE MATS THE ON KARATE of the public, as well as contestants, Kristy Wong, UBC medals from the Sato Cup, Cindy Jacob Kururunfa and I won 3-0. Next round I the name of my next kata and compet- officials, friends and family, who pur- Team Kumite SATO CUP: won four gold and one bronze. I won was up with Peru, as expected. I knew ing right away as in the fateful Pan he judges felt I had a stronger the masters kata. To my amazement, chased tickets in our raffle. Team Washington, U.S.A this competitor would be the one to Ams. I told the officials which kata I foundation of basic, and my Super- this is my 21st masters kata gold. Life in T $1520 in tickets were sold and the Full results (PDF) at http://www.shi- the old dog yet. beat on my side of the pool, so I did was to do next, but my coach went to impei was more real, and was a true entire proceeds will be donated to toryu.net/ my second-best kata (Annan). I lost 0- the officials and bought me some pre- Goju-Ryu Superimpei as compared to 3. Later, I heard it was closer than the cious time. I was tired and one tires that of the Spanish competitor. This is score would suggest but a loss is a loss. faster because of the tremendous pres- why one of the first people I will sure and stress. It is something that always thank will be my father. He went back into the warm-up area conditioning and training can only came from Japan, and he knows what I and shortly after heard the expected partially compensate for. At the world real karate is all about, not this new news that Peru had made the finals. championships, if you don’t give at wave of “Sport Karate.” It’s about the My coach had been cued to alert me least 120% of your best each round, basics, and the principals which Karate when the ring was three matches away you won’t compete at that high per- has taught me and that is why I am from mine so I can warm up just the formance level. You have to push and able to have come this far, and gain so right amount, and not get over- push and push. Only the ones who much from Karate. Brian James named coach of the month for B.C.

The Coaches Associa- coach must understand the 2004 Canadian Karate Nationals. tion of BC (CABC) named their athlete’s physical and At the Pan American Karate Champi- Brian James Coach of the mental abilities. He con- onships, Rebecca received a silver Month for December tinually strives to develop medal in kumite and Valentyna won a 2004. his athletes’ maximum Bronze in kata and kumite. Brian has dedicated his potential and encourages Brian is a positive example to his life to karate. He is a JKA them to do their best in all students, guiding them to put health, Instructor, an NCCP areas of their lives. sportsmanship, and effort above all. Coach, and a Certified The biggest highlight of He is a patient coach who makes train- PKF Continental Referee Brian’s coaching career ing fun, and he advises other coaches who has judged at the was coaching his daughter, coming into the sport to do the same. international level. He is currently the Rebecca James, in the Pan American For Brian, karate is not a business - it President of Karate BC. In 2003, Brian Karate championships. A second high- is his life, and he is more than willing was named National Official of the light was having one of his students, to help anyone who is truly deter- Year by Karate Canada. Valentyna Zolotarova, receive the mined to succeed. Brian believes that a good karate National Grand Champion Award at CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN! 12 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 55 IMPORTANT CALL Olympic experiences: Winning bronze in Mexico National coach speaks Toshi Uchiage tells the tale of his world-class achievement TO ACTION Dear Friends of Sport in BC, Each year at Sport Leadership, the Coaching Association The challenge that every only need six katas. But I had of Canada’s annual conference for leading coaches, sport athlete faces is going for- seven prepared. One needs to be On February 2, 2005, MLA Christy Clark administrators, and coach educators, the CAC’s Women in ward to vie for the medals prepared for the unexpected. It announced her plans for a Private Member’s Motion Coaching program hosts a luncheon that turns the spot- under fierce pressure. Here happened at the airport. asking the provincial government to implement fami- light on women coaches and women’s leadership in sport. is Toshi’s story of facing ly tax credits for children’s sports, recreation and arts The luncheon has evolved from a small gathering for world-class competition he evening I arrived at Mex- program registration fees. women into one of the most popular events of the confer- and how he uses the real- T ico’s Monterrey Airport, my ence. ism of kata to win a luggage wasn’t there. I had my Sport BC strongly believes in supporting initiatives This year was no exception. bronze. (editing by Jean competition gi and belts in my that increase accessibility to amateur sport. When bar- One of the keynote speakers in 2004 was national sailing Sorensen) backpack, so no panic. I was riers to participation are lowered, more British coach Kelly Hand (Canadian Journal for Women in Coach- assured my luggage would be Columbians will be active. ing, “Tales of Transition”, April 2003). y world championship sent to my hotel later. I spent Her frank and moving account of her experiences in the Mexperience began back Monday evening downstairs If you support this initiative, it’s easy to voice your months leading up to and including the 2004 Olympic in June 2004. Only weeks talking to all the Canadian ath- opinion: Games held the audience’s attention. earlier in May, I had been in Toshi on the medal podium in Mexico City. letes and coaches coming in, Speaking from the heart, Kelly’s words struck a strong El Salvador competing in the and sure enough, my bag 1. Write a letter, or send an email, stating your per- responsive chord in men and women alike as she laid bare 2004 Senior Pan American Champi- bronze. Mentally and physically I felt arrived. On Tuesday, I didn’t eat sonal support of this motion as a British emotions that most coaches keep well hidden. onships. In 2003, I had an easy - and great, and I was prepared for the breakfast or lunch, because I knew I Columbian taxpayer (not your organization’s Judging from the overwhelmingly positive reaction to lucky - draw in the competition to humid conditions and the tempera- needed to drop a few more pounds to position) her speech, Kelly broke down many barriers that after-

KARATE IN THE NEWS gain third place. I knew I had to train ture. But I was a little out of breath be at competition weight. I generally 2. Send it to Ms. Christy Clark’s constituency office noon. hard for the 2004 Pan Ams. When I and was only able to perform my kata lose about eight pounds for a compe- at 2816 St. John’s St., Port Moody, BC V3H 2C1 The Journal is proud to share her experiences with our looked at the draw, I had the top 5 at 90% of my potential. tition, sometimes more. There was no or email it to: [email protected] readers. seeded kata athletes on my side of the place to train so we trained outside 3. Courtesy copy (cc) your local MLA (use this web- KARATE ON THE MOVE pool. What went through my head? ll I could do was gear it up for the with shoes on. By the time you’re in site to find address and/or email information: Visit: “Yes, now I can finally prove to every- Aworlds. Over June, July and the place for a tournament, it’s main- http://www.legis.gov.bc.ca/mla/3-1-1.htm ) http://www.coach.ca/WOMEN/e/journal/index.htm one that I deserve to be on the podi- August I did off-season weight train- ly mental training. Your job is to try 4. Blind carbon copy (bcc) Sport BC at Brock.Turn- um.” If you want to be the best, you ing with much of my time spent to give 100% of what you have when [email protected] or send us a copy of your letter have to beat the best, and it was working in order to get enough in the ring. On Wednesday, the sec- for our records. (You may be contacted for future thrilling to see this challenge ahead of money to go to the world champi- ond full day in Mexico, Sensei campaigns.) KAZOKU KAI INTERNATIONAL CAMP me. Many probably would not have onships. I was really only training to Murayama from Monterrey graciously 5. Visit Christy Clark’s website and complete the given me a shot at getting through. maintain what I had then. When Sep- offered his dojo after learning that we on-line petition www.christyclark.net June 3rd, 4th and 5th 2005 tember hit, I began training twice a had no place to train. During training 6. Send this request out to your contacts all over got through all right, made it into day - harder than I had ever trained I felt really good. Wednesday night, I the province. Hosted by the: Tom Mah School of Karate I repechage but they were using two in my life before. Most of my training could barely sleep a wink because my 1894 Ambrosi Road, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 4R9, Canada rings. What does that mean? Back-to- consisted doing the katas one after roommate was trying to make his It will only take a few minutes of your time but back katas within two minutes for the other – sometimes, even 21 katas weight for the weigh-in Thursday there are numerous benefits to getting involved: Instructors competitors. I won my first repechage in a row or seven katas three times. At Derek Ridgeway - 6th Dan (Shito-Ryu) match, then the next was for the the world championships I would Continued on next page • At a provincial level, it demonstrates a united Mike Scales - 6th Dan (Shotokan) effort for the betterment of amateur sport. Tom Mah - 5th Dan (Shito-Ryu & Chito-Ryu) Peter Collins - 5th Dan (Shotokan) • On a community level, this grass-roots action demonstrates teamwork and builds our network Course Content: Kata, Bunkai, Nage Waza, and Kumite Karate Uniforms Designed to Fit of sport leaders. Camp Fee: $140 Canadian (North American Registration All Sizes of Lightweight and Heavyweight Uniforms • At a club level, membership numbers may add 7% GST tax) and Belts and Martial Arts Equipment increase. (Price includes lunch for Saturday and Sunday)

Custom embroidery on silk Black Belts now available • On a personal level, your family’s income taxes Enquiries for Europe: Contact Derek Ridgway at could be reduced. [email protected] YAMATO M ARKETING Canada and North America: Mike Scales at Thank you for your support of amateur sport in [email protected] Warehouse:...... (604) 879-1612 British Columbia. Tom Mah at [email protected] Retail Fax:...... (604) 879-1636 e-mail: [email protected] Register early - Limited entry from each region/country 4 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 13 Training shoes are important Getting good footwear is key to making your training effective

By Cal Moore (CFLC) such as plyometrics and resistance sports stores do not have the expert- training require suitable footwear if ise to give you specific advice. Local The genesis of this article was my injury is to be avoided. Jumping and high performance centres, aerobic attendance at the first Karate B.C. landing, for example, produce loads teachers or a sports podiatrist are Squad training in the fall of 2004. of more than three times the athlete’s good sources of information on suit- A number of athletes were wearing weight. If we throw in a concrete able specialty outlets. training shoes that were either badly floor covered by vinyl tiles this fur- A cross training shoe is the logical worn or not designed for gym use. ther complicates the situation. choice for plyometrics. The shoe is Luckily just a few minor problems Training on this type of floor is less cushioned than a running shoe occurred that could be related to acceptable only in the short term. but offers lateral stability. training shoes. We were of course Longer periods can contribute to Your movement style should be dealing with elite athletes whose repetitive strain injuries without considered when deciding on a spe- physiques are more tolerant of abuse. some form of cushioning. This is why cific shoe. If you over-pronate, What follows is a synopsis of my running shoes have more cushioning pronate normally or under-pronate research into the choice of training than cross training shoes. there are shoes to match. shoes for the karate athlete. Training shoes also allow an athlete A good idea is to bring your old The use of shoes in a karate dojo is with a congenital problem such as shoes as the wear pattern will allow not common. It follows that discus- flat feet to continue training over the staff to give better advice on the sions on training shoes is not a com- longer periods; particularly if the most suitable shoe. Better late than never! mon topic in karate circles. shoes are fitted with custom orth- Be sure to tell your sales person Toshi Uchiage with his bronze medal. Connor Borsa, Female Grand Champion – 2004 Spring This is not a hard and fast rule, as a otics. about current problems or past prob- Championships, with the Johnson Cup. Belated congratulations, number of instructors are using I know several instructors who lems with shoes. Connor.

shoes. We will discuss the reasons for could not continue with their sched- Also bring the socks you intend to Toshi Uchiage to KARATE IN THE NEWS this later; the point here is that ule without taping and/or training wear with the shoes. On that note footwear has its place in our disci- shoes. Conditions like the above, left you might look for a sock made of Germany for worlds

KARATE ON THE MATS THE ON KARATE pline. Let us look at the reasons for untreated can contribute to ankle, synthetic fibers that wick moisture wearing training shoes in our various knee, hip and back problems. away from your feet. Cotton socks We’re pleased to report that Toshi Uchiage, of the activities. When shopping for shoes go to a retain moisture. The added expense Steveston Karate Club, has qualified to participate in The primary purpose of a training specialty store. Sales personnel in big of a specialty sock is worth the added the 2005 World Games in Duisburg, Germany. shoe is foot protection and perform- box or general comfort. The Games are open only to the top eight competi- ance enhancement. Injury, disease, There should be about a finger tors in the world in their sport. Toshi finished 3rd at congenital problems, training proto- width between the longest toe and the 2004 World Karate Federation Championships. cols and dojo floors are just some of the end of the shoe. The story of Toshi’s victory in Mexico: the reasons that make shoes advisable Finally the shoes must be comfort- The 17th World Championships were held in Mon- or essential. able. terrey, Mexico from November 18-21, 2004. On Shoes designed for the activity you Walk or even do some jumps in the November 19th, the second day of the tournament, pursue help prevent injury. Shoes store for at least ten minutes to make 19-year-old Toshi entered the Men’s individual Kata. may also allow you to continue train- sure the shoes are comfortable. There He lost in the 4th round, but got into the repechage ing if an injury or an infection is is no such thing as breaking in a system and won the bronze medal match 4-1 against a present. training shoe. If it hurts it is not the Spanish athlete. In the case of blistering, taping is shoe for you. The first World Championships were held in Tokyo not terribly effective. If a foot infec- Good quality cross trainers cost in 1970 when only 33 countries participated, while 84 tion is present, for example athlete’s $100 plus. They are washable and countries participated this past year. foot (ringworm of the foot), will give you the lateral stability In September, Toshi didn’t attend the Junior Pan uncovered feet are not accept- you need when training. Am Championships in Santiago, Chile because he had able. Any condition Remember, any- already received a gold medal last year in the same that can be spread thing that con- division, 18-20 yrs. Kata Division. or exacerbated by tributes to being Instead, he trained hard for the Senior World uncovered feet in the best possi- Championships. calls for train- ble condition on The 18th World Championships will be held in Fin- ing shoes. the big day is land in 2006 and the 19th Worlds will be in Tokyo, Complimenta- worth it. Japan in 2008. Toshi also received credit to enter the ry protocols World Games, which are held every four years. See full report on next page 14 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 KARATE BC NEWS, MARCH 2005 3 A reflection on an NCCP theory course schedule Introduction to Competition Part A (replaced Theory Level 1 in April 2004) Apr 7-28, 2005 Surrey Clayton Heights Continuing Education (604) 575-0550 extraordinary life Executive Apr 9, 10, 2005 Nanaimo PacificSport - Vancouver Island EX1-2649 (250) 753-3245 Apr 9, 10, 2005 Salmon Arm Okanagan University College (250) 804-8888 It is with great sad- Junior Pan Ams and President Brian James Apr 9, 10, 2005 Vancouver Langara College (604) 323-5322 ness that we report 2004 Steveston Junior [email protected] Apr 30, May 1, 2005 Maple Ridge West Coast Kinesiology (604) 467-7322 that Odokan black Male Grand Champi- 1st Vice-President Don Sharp Jun 11, 12, 2005 New Westminster Douglas College (604) 527-5492 belt, Welton Vo, was on. When Welton [email protected] killed in a skiing acci- walked through the 2nd Vice-President Michael Doherty Introduction to Competition Part B (replaced Theory Level 2 in April 2004) dent at Apex Moun- doors of the dojo, [email protected] Includes the Following Modules - Design a Basic Sport Program,Teaching and Learning and Basic Mental skills tain in Penticton, BC Kohai knew they had Secretary Charles La Vertu Apr 1-3, 2005 Grand Forks Selkirk College (604) 442-2704 on Friday, February someone to look up to [email protected] Apr 2, 3, 2005 Kamloops PacificSport - Interior (250) 828-3344 18, 2005. and Senpai knew they Treasurer Cal Moore Apr 2, 3, 2005 Victoria Pearkes Recreation Centre (250) 475-5400 At the time of his had someone to chal- [email protected] Apr 5,12,19,26, 2005 Maple Ridge Ridge Meadows College (604) 466-6577 accident Welton was lenge and push them. Membership Elizabeth Wijnstra Apr 9, 10, 2005 Nanaimo PacificSport - Vancouver Island EX1-2649 (250) 753-3245 [email protected] Apr 9, 10, 2005 West Vancouver West Vancouver Aquatic Centre (604) 925-7210 participating in the Welton’s exceptional Apr 9, 10, 2005 Port Alberni Port Alberni Parks and Recreation (250) 723-2181 Iron Legs ski competi- talent in Karate was Director-At-Large Mark Hepburn [email protected] Apr 16, 17, 2005 Vancouver Langara College (604) 323-5322 tion, a race to deter- equally matched by his Director-At-Large Carole A’Hearn May 5-26, 2005 Surrey Clayton Heights Continuing Education (604) 575-0550 mine the fastest skier willingness to share his [email protected] May 7, 8, 2005 Quesnel Continuing & Adult Education (250) 983-6900 to finish 24 double knowledge and his May 7, 8, 2005 Salmon Arm Okanagan University College (250) 804-8888 diamond runs. enthusiasm for learning new things. Newsletter Team May 28 & Jun 5, 2005 Maple Ridge West Coast Kinesiology (604) 467-7322 Welton is survived by his father We are all grateful to have been a Jun 11, 12, 2005 New Westminster Douglas College (604) 527-5492 Lawrence, mother Kim and sister Tracy, part of Welton’s life. Here at Kingsway Editor James Johnson and countless friends and fellow dojo we have made a pledge to Welton Theory Level 3 Schedule karateka. This unexpected tragedy has to keep the dojo the way he loved. To Newsletter Committee Dates PEOPLE IN KARATE left a hole in the hearts of those who continue to train hard and to train Cheryl Gray, Nicole LeMire Apr 9, 10, 23, 24, 2005 Nanaimo PacificSport - Vancouver Island EX1-2649 (250) 753-3245 Tammy Pilon, Jean Sorenson had the honour of being a part of this strong. That way, he will always know Apr30, May1,14,15 /05 Vancouver UBC - Western Leisure Consultants (604) 731-7066 Carole A’Hearn, Mark Hepburn, extraordinary young man’s life. he has a home, and we will always Charles LaVertu Welton’s achievements in karate know he is there with us. Design KARATE IN THE NEWS were impressive: 2001-2002 Junior Tamark Design National Champion, 6th at the 2000 Kingsway Odokan Dojo [email protected] Participants NCCP HOME STUDY COURSES - THEORY COMPONENT Long years of hard work honoured with Printing 1. AVAILABILITY: Theory Home Study Courses are available at: Infigo Imaging get free year President’s award for Linda Thompson Introduction to Competition - Part A (formerly Level l) Contact Karate BC at: Effective Jan. 1, all participants in Intro- Introduction to Competition - Part B (formerly Level 2) For over ten years Linda has worked Suite #220-1367 West Broadway duction to Competition Part “A” classes Level 3 tirelessly and without reward both Vancouver BC V6H 4A9 will be eligible to sign up on-line for a free locally and provincially as a volunteer Tel: (604) 737-3051 one-year Coaches Association of BC mem- 2. LEVEL: Each theory level must be taken in order. to make Karate BC the successful organ- Fax: (604) 737-6043/3159 bership. ization that it is. This will entitle them to receive all serv- 3. 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