ISKF SPOTLIGHT SPRING 2008 INTERNATIONAL SHOTOKAN FEDERATION

look forward to a week of the best instruction, lectures, special events, and the 42nd annual International Goodwill Tournament. From begin- ner to advanced level karate-ka you will receive an experience that will keep you coming back. Your understanding of techniques, stance, kata, kumite, and your mind and body will all become enhanced. Master Camp is your opportunity to take home a wealth of knowledge that you will not find anywhere else. This year Master Okazaki has asked us to focus on - "Teki ni yotte tenka seyo" or "Move accord- ing to your opponent". This is one of karate's twenty guiding principles or Nijyu Kun. Every year we focus on one principle from the Nijyu Kun. "In Perfection of Character" by, Teruyuki Okazaki, Master Master Teruyuki Okazaki, right, Master Hirokaza Kanazawa, left Photo by Steven Major, ISKF/US Okazaki interprets each of the twenty principles.

CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE "So keep an open mind, work hard, and don't be attached to your plans and desires: AT MASTER CAMP flow with the situation you're aster Camp 2008 training methods and philosophy. in and move according marks the second Before 2007 this could never have to your opponent." year we will be been a reality. Last year at Master presented with the Camp 2007 the final vote was cast Chapter 13 Perfection of Character opportunity to and signatures obtained making the Teruyuki Okazaki train with three of ISKF declaration of independence Mthe most skilled karate masters the from the He reminds us that this principle world has known. Last year we official. is not only about kumite as one This year we will celebrate our were introduced to the legendary Continue on to page 4 Master Kanazawa and his karate first year of independence. You will

IN THIS ISSUE ISKF SPOTLIGHT

A publication of the ISKF Page 2 Upon the sands of history lie the bleaching bones of 222 South 45th St. Phila., PA U.S.A. organization that refused to observe basic democratic principles T: 215-222-9382 F: 215-222-7813 Page 3, 4 Celebrating our coming of age: The 2008 ISKF World Shoto Cup E-mail: [email protected] Interview with Isidor Peled 6th , Chief Instructor Israel Publisher: Teruyuki Okazaki, Page 5 Master Funakoshi’s Niju Kun Chairman and Chief Instructor of ISKF Master Okazaki awarded rank of 10th Dan Editor: Naseema Sami Page 6 -11 ISKF Up Coming events Assistant Editors: Hiroyoshi Okazaki Lois Luzi Examinations/Tournament results 1 UPON THE SANDS OF HISTORY LIE THE BLEACHING BONES OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT REFUSED TO OBSERVE BASIC DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES An ancient proverb made up by the President of the ISKF

The purpose of this column is to that on matters of important policies reflect some of my thoughts we observe a democratic process about the far reaching effects of which the JKA did not grant to us. the separation of the ISKF. Our His statements reminded me of the members have been advised of classic tale of the highly respected the events of the past decade and successful French general who .which finally culminated in the sever- looked out of his headquarters win- ance from the JKA. dow and saw his troops marching off From the time I majored in histo- so he ran out and said “ I must follow ry at the University of Pennsylvania, I my troops because I am their leader.” have always wanted to write a few Our Chairman has exercised great paragraphs about how events thou- patience for many years and the time sands of years ago show us the light to move forward is now. He has our today. So here goes. overwhelming support and confi- There is an innate desire in dence. The ISKF is now freed from human minds to express their own the restraints and policies that were wishes and decisions as to how they imposed without our input. On a per- right - Judge Paul Ribner, President of ISKF live, how they progress and how they left - Master Teruyuki Okazaki presenting honorary 5th sonal note I have been with our group fulfill their own destinies. This Dan to Judge Ribner in the 1970s from the time Chairman Okazaki first explains, in part, why great empires work. Authoritative dictates that are launched the East Coast Shotokan have not survived and why colonial- issued without a consideration of the Karate Association , and I have seen ism ultimately dissolved A few exam- effects on the entire body of members our ISKF expand throughout this ples, out of many that could be cited, are simply not acceptable. Our hemisphere and even onto other con- are the Babylonians, the Romans, the Chairman, Master Teruyuki Okazaki, tinents. The story of the spectacular forces of Alexander the Great, and made numerous attempts to have a growth from a quiet beginning in lately the USSR. On a smaller, local dialog with those in command, but his Philadelphia to the present position scale, organizations that are run by a efforts were met with indifference or where we are emerging onto the world few in an authoritarian manner where- ignored, and certain promises that scene is a tribute to the Chairman and in they impose their will on all the were made were broken. This type of the many men and women who other members are limited in their rule certainly saves a lot of time but is worked with him, and this fascinating ability to achieve great results. Times against the best interests of our mem- story can be told by others at another change, and our capacity to survive bers. The matters I write about here time and place. and thrive must reflect flexible and have been well documented in great The enhancement of our prestige diverse views. Whole species have detail and need not be repeated in and reputation is accelerating as we disappeared because of inability to this column. continue to pursue the principles adapt. Those who have no ability to At the June 11, 2007 meeting of which have characterized our practice innovate and use the give and take the ISKF Board of Directors I was of karate as a physical art, a sport, found in a democratic environment inspired by the remarks of our and character training. I eagerly look do not accomplish what they other- Chairman, who said, in the course of forward to the First ISKF World wise could.. The ideal of democracy his statement about the goals of the Shoto Championships in Toronto, within our own Federation is a potent ISKF the following: Canada this coming fall. This event force that leads to accomplishment will reaffirm our position as a world that otherwise might elude us. “ …But I said, as a martial class organization. Our greatest days Although it seems so obvious to us, artist, just as Master Funakoshi said, I are ahead. the fact that our delegates come from will follow the majority, and if the diverse countries with different cul- majority of the countries say they JUDGE PAUL RIBNER tures, economies governments and want to be independent, I will follow President, ISKF priorities absolutely require that our the majority and support them 100%.” policies have the flexibility that can only exist within a democratic frame- Our Chairman further emphasized 2 Celebrating Our Coming of Age: The 2008 ISKF World Shoto Cup By Jin Tan, 5th Dan (Tournament information can be found on the ISKF and ISKF Canada Websites.)

he 2008 ISKF World Shoto important event I will ever host. All my col- Cup will be held this leagues, students, and friends have pledged October in Toronto, their help to make this a resounding suc- Canada. It marks the com- cess." ing of age of our organiza- For reasons of accessibility, Toronto was tion, the International perhaps the logical choice for the tourna- TShotokan Karate Federation, as a full- ment. Aside from being one of the top fledged, independent, global organization. karate countries in the world, Canada is "I am expecting more than 40 countries known for its hospitality and will be ready to to take part in the tournament, which is a "welcome our ISKF family from around the few more than what they had last time in world." Australia," says Sensei Frank Woon-A-Tai, Sensei Woon-A-Tai is one of the the man in charge of organizing the tourna- staunchest supporters of the ISKF. The con- ment. "I understand that Jamaica alone will fidence that Master Okazaki and Master field over 50 competitors." Yaguchi show in him is based on a long- "Visitors will have a great time," promises standing relationship that goes back to the Sensei Woon-A-Tai, Chairman and nament committee, Hazel Lord. She has a early seventies. Technical Director of ISKF Canada. "This is gift for planning events such as this. I also "I have known Mr. Woon-A-Tai for a one of the few world championship tourna- want to thank Tim Mahoney, who designed long time," says Master Okazaki. "I met him ments to be held in a downtown venue, right the logo and the medal, and I want to thank when he was still living in Guyana, when he in the heart of the city." Jin Tan, my writer. I wish I could thank was developing the karate organization Although this is the first ISKF World everyone by name; it is not my intention to there…he then moved to Jamaica and then Shoto Cup as a global organization, Sensei leave anyone out, but the constraints of to Canada. He built strong karate organiza- Woon-A-Tai points out, the ISKF itself is space make it impossible. tions everywhere he went. We know his not a new organization. It was established 30 This tournament means a lot to me per- record as an instructor, organizer, and years ago by Master Okazaki, but "the seeds sonally. I feel extremely honored that administrator. We are very proud of the were sown much earlier, when Master Masters Okazaki and Yaguchi had the confi- work he has done promoting martial arts. Okazaki arrived in the United States in dence in me to give me the job of hosting That is why Master Yaguchi nominated his 1961." This edition of the Shoto Cup will such an important and historical event. appointment as Vice-Chairman of the ISKF showcase the great strides our organization Successfully pulling off this world-class event technical committee. We know he will play has made over the years and give a glimpse has become my personal challenge. I will do an integral part of the future opf the ISKF." of what can be accomplished in the future as my best because it is perhaps the most International tournaments are rarely a major, independent, free of controversy. karate organization. The question of These are busy impartiality has and exciting times become a serious indeed for Sensei bone of contention. Woon-A-Tai. With Despite the parity of so much to do, the competition, too amiable 7th dan is often the results have constantly juggling not reflected the shift- tasks to keep things ing balance of power. on schedule. Japan has always set Fortunately many the standard for these people have pitched tournaments, Sensei in to help lighten the Woon-A-Tai notes, load. Sensei Woon- but "because of the A-Tai bubbles with high-level training enthusiasm when he available outside of talks about the task Japan, the gap ahead. between Japanese and I want to thank non-Japanese com- the head of my tour- From left: Mr. Tim Mahoney, Mr. Jin Tan, Ms. Hazel Lord, Sensei Frank Woon-A-Tai Photo by ISKF Canada Next page 3 Celebrate Independence at Master Camp Interview with Isidor Peled 6th Dan Chief Instructor Israel might have a tendency to think but rather about keeping an open mind and staying flexible no matter what Mr. Peled first trained under Master the situation. Okazaki in 1978 at a clinic. Since Master Kanazawa explains when then he has been a loyal student and applying this principle to kumite, believes that being a part of the ISKF has been the best thing that has ever "Kumite is having harmony happened to him and his friend, with your opponent… If you Instructor Oded. They both travel do not have good timing you from Israel every year to attend Master have nothing - your technique Camp. This year will be their 20th is worthless. Always look at consecutive Master Camp! Spotlight Mr. Isidor Peled received a Kangeiko certificate. your opponent's eyes and do was fortunate enough to be able to sit Isidor Peled: Every morning I self train. I what your opponent does. with Mr. Peled to discuss some of his try to set a good example for my students and it works – some of them are also self Junior students should start teaching philosophies and views dur- training in the morning. After I teach for with only looking ing his last visit to ISKF Honbu Dojo. approximately 6 hours a day. I rest on the at one eye." weekends. Spotlight: What principle did you focus on ISKF Spotlight Interview - Master Camp 2007. during your training this visit? And what Spotlight: The Middle East has not seen As the ISKF grows globally we insights are you taking home to your stu- peace for many years. Do you think karate hope to have a new record for the dents? can help bring people together? number of countries represented at the 2008 International Goodwill Isidor Peled: Being black belts means Isidor Peled: My favorite motto is: Bring Tournament. The Goodwill understanding that they must not forget the peace to everybody and leave the politics Tournament will be held on basics. Someone who feels they have outside. All nationalities and religions are Thursday, June 12th. learned everything there is to learn is dead welcome at the dojo. There are no politics inside. Only living people are able to learn. there. Find out how to register early Spotlight: What is your typical training Spotlight: Thank you for speaking with us. at www.iskf.com and save regimen? Safe travels home. See you at Master $30.00 off the camp tuition. Camp!

The 2008 ISKF World Shoto Cup are largely the product of the pioneering man of the ISKF Technical Committee. He work of senior instructors like Masters is a legend in his own right not only as an petitors has closed in the past 20 years." Okazaki, Yaguchi, Enoeda, Ochi, instructor, but also as a tournament competi- Historically non-Japanese teams had lit- Nishiyama, and Shirai. "These masters, and tor. He competed and bested the best. tle chance of winning, due to the dispropor- the many others, sent by Master Nakayama These humble gentlemen deserve more tionate number of Japanese judges. The during the 1960s to spread karate to the rest international recognition for their years of usual explanation was that Japan has the of the world were, and still are, the best of dedication. most qualified judges. Conflicts of interest the best. Their dedication to teaching the I can state for the record that the ISKF caused problems. As a democratic organiza- finer points of karate allowed us to catch up is a highly respected organization. It has tion, we will ensure a level playing field. All to the Japanese. There is no difference in been around a very long time. Our technical competitors have an equal opportunity to the quality of instruction between Japanese committee is particularly strong with the likes become a world champion. By upholding instructors living in Japan and the masters of Sensei(s) Amin, Cline, Shim, Turnbull, the principle of fairness we, as an organiza- living outside Japan." H.Okazaki, Swain, Jones, and Loreth. tion, enhance our credibility by gaining the These masters produced a generation of Moreover, we have talented and highly expe- respect of all concerned. non-Japanese students who are now leg- rienced seventh-dan instructors like Maureen There are many strong teams out there. endary instructors themselves. Take Sensei Woon-A-Tai, Carl Shaw, and Leon Sill. This "Watch for the United States, Canada, of Maynard Miner, 7th dan, for instance. He world tournament will show the genius of course, Brazil, Mexico, and the Caribbean was around when the JKA opened its first Master Okazaki. It will highlight his life's countries, especially Guyana, Trinidad, dojo. He was in the military at the time he work in training us to be the best of the best. Barbados, and Jamaica. As well, there are a joined the organization. Another example is It will show our affection for him and Master number of countries outside of the Pan- Sensei Robin Rielly, 7th dan, a karate schol- Yaguchi, as our instructors and friends for American region - like Israel, Lebanon, and ar and published author. His work has 47 years. They have dedicated the better part Italy - that are going to be tough because helped thousands of students understand of their lives to our education; therefore I they are all hungry." Japanese culture and traditional karate from expect a very large turnout in support of According to Sensei Woon-A-Tai, the a Western perspective. Then there is Sensei their work. high standards we see outside Japan today James Field, 7th dan, and fellow co-chair- 4 Master Funakoshi’s Niju Kun by Master Teruyuki Okazaki Master Okazaki examines the eleventh principle of Master ’s Niju Kun: Karate Wa Yu No Gotoku Taezu Netsu O Atae Zareba Motono Mizuni Kaeru Karate is just like hot water; if you do not give it continuous heat, it will become cold

he maximum tempera- should not be approached casually seven days a week. It makes a real ture for water is one just because you're not in the dojo- difference. Not many do this. hundred degrees it should be done with a total com- People say, I will train more, thirty Celsius, and then it dis- mitment. If you are serious, just minutes every day. And then they sipates into steam. In ten minutes a day will keep you at find excuses for missing just one this way, you might say your level, keep your water boiling- day, just two days. But ten min- Twater has "limits." Similarly, the again, if you are making a maxi- utes a day? How many gyaku-zuki human body has limits. You can mum effort. If you are truly giving can you do in ten minutes? With only do so much, physically, before one hundred percent, ten minutes full concentration, speed and time? you are unable to do any more. can be a long time. How many katas? Not once or But the human mind is not limited. With correct training everything twice, but every day. Every week. That is why at some point, physical in life is balanced; without it, we Every year. The feeling is different. training becomes inefficient, and lose that sense of balance. And your karate will be different. mental training becomes necessary If you are a black belt and take a This principle-again, as they all to achieve positive results. When year from training, there is danger do-applies to all aspects of life. you are young, both the mind and in returning. Your mind will Take ten minutes every day to do body are full of energy and can remember, and so your reflexes will something that is important to your develop, but the body grows more hunger for applications that your life. Maybe it's playing a musical quickly. After age 35, the body no body cannot withstand. You can instrument, or playing golf, or writ- longer grows in ability. But the easily injure yourself by overextend- ing. Whatever it is, do it ten min- mind continues to expand. ing. When this is the case, you utes every day. Play your guitar. After reaching the maximum must start slowly when you begin Swing your golf club. Write a page level of your ability, you must keep training again. You will be comfort- or two. So long as you do it every making an effort to stay there. If ed to learn that karate has not left day. By doing so, you are able to you relax in training your ability you-you can even defend yourself in maintain your level of achievement- will decrease. an emergency. But for regular you are able to keep the water boil- What Master Funakoshi is telling training, your mind will be ahead of ing. us with this principle is to make a your body. Keep your balance. Keep self- consistent effort to train efficiently The first test of training is to find training. Ten minutes, every day. for maximum results. Self-training your time. Ten minutes a day, Don't let the water cool, and see how much more you get out of life. MASTER OKAZAKI AWARDED RANK OF 10TH DAN uring the 2007 ISKF/US achieve - it means I will continue to chal- 1961 with the intentions of staying for 6 National Championships lenge myself and continue to remind myself months, enough time to introduce karate to in San Francisco, CA, the that this is back to the beginning - really the West. Philadelphia has been his home ISKF Technical back to tenth kyu! Dan means step in ever since. Committee announced the Japanese. After ten steps there is still no Both Master's Okazaki and Yaguchi promotion of rank for end to training. Karate is for a lifetime and have dedicated their lives to the art of DMaster Teruyuki Okazaki to 10th Dan and now I can see the next mountain. I am back karate. They both hold a lifetime of valu- Master to 9th Dan. to the beginning. " Master Teruyuki able technical experience and are living Everyone was delighted to be part of this Okazaki said. examples of true martial artists who follow occasion. For those in attendance, this Master Okazaki has been training for the Dojo Kun. marked another historic moment in the his- over 61 years and Master Yaguchi for over tory of the ISKF. 56 years. They have always had close rela- "This is the highest rank a person can tions. Master Okazaki came to the US in 5 Dan and Judge Examination Results Held at the ISKF/US Nationals October 19, 20, 2007, San Francisco, CA Dan Judge Shodan Class D Class B Sal Celis (USA/NW) Chiho Bare (USA/MA) Lee Doohen (USA/NC) Leonard Higdon (USA/MT) Kei Fukuda (USA/SW) Nidan Christine Medaglia (USA/SW) Jeffrey Heermans (USA/MT) Chelsie Smith (USA/NW) Doug Murray (USA/AK) Joji Mercado (USA/NW) Dan Rogers (USA/AK) Jeff Trammell (USA/NC) Sandan Inbal Sapir (USA/SW) David Lay (Philippines) James Sim (USA/EC) Class C J-D Swanson (USA/SO) Rita Doohen (USA/NC) Shichidan William Szydlause (USA/SW) Holly Forsyth (USA/SW) Leon Sill (USA/SO) Jeffrey Weber (USA/MA) Beth Fournier (USA/NW) Kim Weber (USA/MA) Carol Glenn (USA/MA)

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WOMEN'S TEAM KUMITE MEN'S BROWN BELT KATA 1 Alberta 1 Dan Sabadics - ON (18.3) 2 Quebec 2 Philip O'Brien - NS (18.2) 3 Ontario 3 Dindyal Naipaul - ON (18.1) 4 Manitoba 4 Guy Soucy - NB (17.9) 5 New Brunswick Nova Scotia MEN'S BROWN BELT KUMITE 1 Mark Smytaniuk - SK MEN'S BLACK BELT KATA 2 Guy Soucy - NB 1 Stan Tio - ON (36.9) 3 Kyle Roa - AB 2 Colin Chin - AB (36.5/36.8) Philip O'Brien - NS 3 Nhat-Thi Nguyen - QC (36.5/36.5) 4 Ignacio Gamsawen - ON (36.2) MEN'S SENIOR KATA 4 Kenji Doshida - AB (36.2) 1 Paul Wentzell - ON (21.6) 5 Dax Head - AB (35.9) 2 Jin Tan - ON (21.5) 6 Andy Allen - NS (35.6) 3 Martin Forgie - ON (21.3) 7 Ray Tio - ON 4 Chin Hung Chiu - ON (20.9)

MEN'S BLACK BELT KUMITE 1 Christian LeDuc - QC MALE GRAND CHAMPION 2 Stan Tio - ON Stan Tio, Ontario 3 Marco Coulombe - QC Malcolm Noble - ON 4 Ray Tio - ON FEMALE GRAND CHAMPION Kenji Doshida - AB Michelle Novak, Alberta Moustapha Sougou - MB Dax Head - AB 7 GIRL'S KATA (11 & under) BOY'S KATA (15-17) 1 Alexa Villanueva - AB (18.6) 1 Cat-Minh Nguyen - QC (18.8) 2 Laurence Bordage - NB (18.0/18.0) 2 Maxime Lebrun - QC (18.6) 3 Charlotte St. Germain - ON (18.0/17.6) 3 Eli Richard - QC (18.5) 4 Owen Song - ON (18.2) GIRL'S KUMITE (11 & under) 1 Alexa Villanueva - AB BOY'S KUMITE (15-17) 2 Laurence Bordage - NB 1 Cat-Minh Nguyen - QC 3 Alexandra Rebela - ON 2 Arthur Woznowski-Vu - QC Charlotte St. Germain - ON 3 Dylan Mundy - ON Maxime Lebrun - QC GIRL'S KATA (12-14) 1 Leah Villanueva - AB (18.7) 2 Joannie Levesque - QC (18.4) COMBINED TEAM KATA (11 & under) 3 Sydney Tan - ON (18.3) 1 Ontario (Jordan Smy, Alexandra Rebelo, Charlotte 4 Elizabeth Paradis - QC (18.2) St. Germain) - 18.6 2 Ontario (Atul Gautam, Ryan Weller, Rigel Nobel- GIRL'S KUMITE (12-14) Koza) - 18.1 1 Leah Villanueva - AB 3 Ontario (Steven Pietrangelo, Gabriel St. Germain, 2 Jana Dao - AB Sandor Farkas) - 17.7 3 Janie Chevarie - QC Rita Atallah - QC GIRL'S TEAM KATA (12-14) 1 Quebec (Audrey LaPierre, Rita Atallah, Janie GIRL'S KATA (15-17) Chevarie) - 18.6 1 Kimmy Nguyen - AB (18.9) 2 Maia Nelko - MB (18.5) BOY'S TEAM KATA (12-14) 3 Amelie Belley - QC (18.4) 1 Alberta (Chris Miranda, Akira Fukusima, Ismail 4 Valery Mattias - QC (18.1) Bynoe) - 18.5 2 Ontario (Anirudh Gautam, Harish Krishna-Kumar, GIRL'S KUMITE (15-17) Cody Smy) - 18.4 1 Valery Mattias - QC 3 Manitoba (Ruski Enrick Sungalon, Deril Carranza, 2 Amelie Belley - QC Mathew Pilot) - 18.2 3 Kimmy Nguyen - AB 4 New Brunswick (Jeffrey Soucy, Jonathan Levesque, Sophie Regnier - QC Jessy Morin) - 18.0 5 Ontario (Damien Fung, Christian Rei, Chris BOY'S KATA (11 & under) Lawrynuik) - 17.9 1 Jordan Smy - ON (18.7) 2 Ganeshan Sivakumaran - ON (18.1) GIRL'S TEAM KATA (15-17) 3 Damien Fung - ON (18.0) 1 Alberta (Kimmy Nguyen, Leah Villanueva, Alexa 4 Ryan Weller - ON (17.9) Villanueva) - 18.8 2 Quebec (Valery Mattias, Sophie Regnier, Marie BOY'S KUMITE (11& under) Claude Gravel) - 18.5 1 Jordan Smy - ON 3 Manitoba (Alica Ingrilli, Maia Nelko, Zoe Stewart) - 2 Jessy Morin - NB 18.3 3 Rigel Nobel-Koza - ON Ganeshan Sivakumaran - ON BOY'S TEAM KATA (15-17) 1 Ontario (Matthias Ramirez-Motta, Dylan Mundy, BOY'S KATA (12-14) Roger Ramdial) - 18.8 1 Nathan McCartney - AB (18.6) 2 Quebec (Cat-Minh Nguyen, Joseph Atallah, Vincent 2 Jeffrey Soucy - NB (18.5) Atallah) - 18.7 3 Joseph Atallah - QC (18.4) 3 Quebec (Maxime Lebrun, Alexandre Pelletier, Cedric 4 Chris Miranda - AB (18.3) Deschenes) - 18.5 4 Manitoba (Dilon Pilot, Robert Holter-Ferguson, BOY'S KUMITE (12-14) Paddy Stewart) - 18.3 1 Joseph Atallah - QC 5 Prince Edward Island (Curtis Manuel, Geoff Tasker, 2 Vincent Atallah - QC Aaron Zidichouski) - 18.0 3 Laurent Jacob - QC Roger Ramdial - ON

8 ISKF/US NATIONALS - SAN FRANCISCO, CA Ages 12-13, Color Belt Boys & Girls Combined OCTOBER 20 - 21, 2007 Kata: 1. Omara Ramonetti Southwest 2. Taro Okada Southwest YOUTH DIVISIONS 3. Katarina Valdez Northwest Ages 7-9, Beginners, Boys & Girls Combined Kumite: 1. Omara Ramonetti Southwest Kata: 1. Arabella Prestosa Northwest 2. Taro Okada Southwest 2. Alyssa Mercado Northwest 3. Katarina Valdez Northwest 3. Caleb Yabut Northwest Ages 12-13, Advanced Kumite: 1. Gabby Natividad Northwest Kata, Boys & Girls 2. Alyssa Mercado Northwest 1. Shin Ikuno Northwest 3. Noah Kennedy Mid-America 2. Isabella Cabana Southwest 3. Arabella Prestosa Northwest 3. John Filo Northwest Kumite, Boys Ages 7-9, Color Belt, Boys & Girls Combined 1. Shin Ikuno Northwest Kata: 1. Seth Perez Southwest 2. Miles Morgan East Coast 2. Ajaafaye Cisnero Southwest 3. Ethan Kramp Alaska 3. Tanner Korin Northwest 3. John Filo Northwest Kumite, Girls Kumite: 1. Ajaafaye Cisnero Southwest 1. Isabella Cabana Southwest 2. Jesus Reyes Northwest 2. Ann Michael Yabut Northwest 3. Seth Perez Southwest 3, Jessica Blakeslee Northwest 3. Joseph Blinder Northwest 3. Rebecca Hom Northwest Ages 7-9, Advanced, Boys & Girls Combined Ages 14 -15, Beginner Kata: 1. Christine Cornel Southwest Kata, Boys & Girls 2. Austyn Paminiano Northwest 1. Jacob Salvador Northwest 3. Samantha Hom Northwest 2. William Higgins Northwest 3. Patrick Catanyag Northwest Kumite: 1. Christine Cornel Southwest 2. Samantha Hom Northwest Kumite, Boys 3. Austyn Paminiano Northwest 1. William Higgins Northwest 2. Jacob Salvador Northwest Ages 10-11, Beginners, Boys & Girls Combined 3. Patrick Catanyag Northwest Kata: 1. Nicholle Unisa Northwest 2. Frances Paran Northwest Ages 14-15, Advanced 3. Joshua Loyola Northwest Kata, Boys & Girls 1. Michael Cornel Southwest Kumite: 1. Nicholle Unisa Northwest 2. Ivan Law Southwest 2. Joshua Loyola Northwest 3. Thomas Truong Northwest 3. Frances Paran Northwest Kumite, Girls Ages 10-11, Color Belt, Boys & Girls Combined 1. Chelsea May Northwest Kata: 1. Victor Gomez Southwest 2. Jacquelyn Wood Alaska 2. Hexter San Gabriel Northwest 3. Bianca Dito Northwest 3. Katherine Gordon Mid-America Kumite, Boys Kumite: 1. Victor Gomez Southwest 1. Michael Cornel Southwest 2. Katherine Gordon Mid-America 2. Kyle Lindsey Alaska 3. Kevin Del Rosario Northwest 3. Thomas Truong Northwest 3. Ivan Law Southwest Ages 10-11, Advanced, Boys & Girls Combined Kata: 1. Payam Rastegar East Coast Ages 16-17, Advanced 2. Igor Davidovich Northwest Kata, Boys & Girls 3. Raen Zuleta Northwest 1. Aino Mercado Northwest 2. Jeanette Baker East Coast Kumite: 1. Payam Rastegar East Coast 3. Jacob Moskowitz East Coast 2. Nicholas Kwong Northwest 3. Jesse Weber Mid-America 3. Dana Little Mid-America 9 Kumite, Girls Collegiate Team Kata 1. Jeanette Baker East Coast 1. Penn State 2. Nicole Losey East Coast 2. University of Central Arkansas 3. Rebekah Martin Alaska 3. Lexie Pry Mid-America Collegiate Men's Team Kumite Kumite, Boys 1. Penn State : 1. Aino Mercado Northwest 2. University of Central Arkansas 2. Charles Wood Alaska 3. Joshua Dickter East Coast ADULT BROWN BELT

Youth Team Kata Brown Belt, Women 1. Alaska Kata: 1. Tian Liang East Coast 2. Southwest 2. Heather Foltz Alaska 3. Northwest 3. Omayra Cruz Southwest

COLLEGIATE DIVISIONS Kumite: 1. Liz Sambach Western 2. Tian Liang East Coast Collegiate Beginners 3. RaeJean Gordon Mid-America Kata: 1. Cheng Yuan Peng Penn State 3. Heather Foltz Alaska 2. Steven Wein Moorpark College 3. Chris Willette Univ. of Central Brown Belt, Men Arkansas Kata: 1. Conor Wentz East Coast 2. John Fernandez Northwest Kumite: 1. Cheng Yuan Peng Penn State 3. Derek Wood East Coast 2. Jordan Haas Univ. of Central Arkansas 3. Steven Wein Moorpark College Kumite: 1. Marcus Fowler East Coast 3. Alex Devaux Penn State 2. Todd Fenk Northwest 3. Conor Wentz East Coast Collegiate Color Belt 3. Isao Arai Southwest Kata: 1. Jason Perman Penn State 2. Carissa Ganong Univ. of Central SENIOR DIVISION Arkansas Women's Senior Kata Kumite: 1. Jason Perman Penn State 1. Phillipia Holness Alaska 2. Carissa Ganong Univ. of Central 2. Carol Glenn Mid-America Arkansas 3. Ivey Losey East Coast

Collegiate Advanced Women Men's Senior Kata Kata: 1. Jackie Hagan University of Washington 1. Jeffrey Heermans Mt. States 2. Phivan Ha Cal State Northridge 2. Richard Moore Southwest 3. Tian Liang Penn State 3. Dan Rogers Alaska

Kumite: 1. Jackie Hagan University of Washington Senior Team Kata 2. Ailin Liu Penn State 1. Alaska 3. Tian Liang Penn State 2. North Central 3. Mid-America-- Collegiate Advanced Men Kata: 1. Ben Cheeseman University of Alaska 2. Pedram Rastegar George Mason ADULT BLACK BELT DIVISIONS University 3. Marcus Fowler Penn State Black Belt Women

Kumite: 1. Pedram Rastegar George Mason Kata: 1. Chelsie Smith Northwest University 2. Yvonne Clarabel Northwest 2. Garrett Quon Cal State Los 2. Christina Valdez Northwest Angeles 3. Jay Banaria City College of San Kumite: 1. Christina Foo Northwest Francisco 2. Chyni Coleman Mid-America 3. Marcus Fowler Penn State 3. Benilda Ottley East Coast 3. Joanna Baker East Coast

10 Black Belt Men MEN'S TEAM KUMITE

Kata: 1. Jumbo Banaria Northwest 1. East Coast 2. Takamichi Maeshima East Coast 2. Northwest 3. Justin Nepo East Coast 3. Western

Kumite: 1. Khim Torres Northwest 2. Jihone Du Western OUTSTANDING FEMALE COMPETITOR: 3. Simeon Ekrissin Western Chelsie Smith, Northwest Region 3. Jumbo Banaria Northwest OUTSTANDING MALE COMPETITOR: WOMEN'S TEAM KATA Jumbo Banaria, Northwest Region

1. Northwest 2. East Coast GOODWILL TOURNAMENT 3. Alaska USA VS. PHILIPPINES MEN'S TEAM KATA Team Kata 1. Northwest 1. USA 2. East Coast 2. Philippines 3. Mid-America

WOMEN'S TEAM KUMITE Team Kumite

1. East Coast 1. USA 2. Northwest 2. Philippines 3. Alaska

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