From April 16-20, 2014, the USA Open and the Junior International Cup Karate events where held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.  The Karate NL Provincial Team, which is comprised of members of the Tsuruoka NL family participated in the events, to which we are proud to share their accomplishments.

James Thorne (Tsuruoka NL) won a silver medal in 13 Boys Intermediate Kumite.

2014 USA Open Results

Samantha Au (Tsuruoka NL) won bronze in 14-15 Advanced Kumite (+50kg)

2014 USA Open Results

Steve Thorne (Tsuruoka NL) won bronze in the 35-44 Male Int/Adv Kumite

2014 USA Open Results

Finally, Tyson Besso (Avalon Karate) won bronze in the 12-13 Advanced Kumite

2014 USA Open Results

We would also like to congratulate Andrew Au, Christoper Au, Brooke Peyton and Thomas Hiscock, who all competed.  While you did not place in the final medal standings, you represented the Tsuruoka NL organization in fine style.

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The next Karate NL Provincial Tournament will be held Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Power Plex on Crosbie Road.  All competitors MUST complete and submit the attached form, and fees, and return them to Sempai by no later than Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

As well, please note the time changes for the event.  This event starts at 8:30AM, and not 9:00AM as previous tournaments.  All competitors are asked to be at the Power Plex by 8:00AM.

Provincial Registration May 3

Following in the footsteps of the Tsuruoka Karate founder, the Tsuruoka NL family started a tradition last year that is somewhat similar to Kagami biraki ( traditional ceremony which literally translates to “Opening the Mirror”).  However, following his own Chinese heritage, Sempai Au has also equated it to the Chinese New Year.  It is a celebration for all the students and families to come together to enjoy great food, and even greater company.

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Again this year, Sempai, and his wife Cindy spent tireless hours over the weekend preparing food for approximately 90 people, and as I am sure everyone will agree, it was a huge success yet again.  A special thank you to Randy Carew for your assistance Saturday evening, as the additional set of hands helped ease the workload.  Everyone gathered at the dojo on Sunday evening for a great meal, to which no one walked away hungry.  To everyone that showed up, and assisted in anyway, a big thank you!  We hope to continue the tradition every year.

After the meal, Sempai announced that two students traveled to Toronto this past fall for grading, and he was pleased to announce the results.  Congrats to Bernie Noseworthy on your achievement of 4th dan, and to Alex Lawlor, on his achievement of dan (black belt).  The entire Tsuruoka NL Family is proud of your hard work and dedication to the club, and the sport!

Alex Lawlor (dan) and Bernie Noseworthy (4th dan)!

Tsuruoka NL would like to express our sincerest condolences to the Delaney family with the sudden passing of their daughter Melissa.  Melissa was a former student of Tsuruoka NL Karate until recent, and we are all saddened with her passing.  You will always be remembered for your quiet ways, and yet a smile that could light the room.  On behalf of all Tsuruoka NL members past and present, may your rest in peace!

Tsuruoka NL will be hosting a pre-teen Halloween Dance this Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Paradise Rotary Youth Community Center.  Please spread the word to everyone out there.  We will have prizes for the best costumes (boys and girls), canteen service, and as usual music for the evening.

Where:  Paradise Rotarty Youth Community Center
When:  October 25, 2013
Time:  7:00PM to 10:00PM

To all parents, we will require a minimum of 20 chaperons for this dance (as a requirement of the center).  Please advise Sempai if you are available to assist.

The 7th Commonwealth Karate Championships were held this past weekend (October 11-14, 2013)  in Quebec City, Quebec.  The Commonwealth Karate Championship is an international event sanctioned by the Commonwealth Karate Federation. It is part of various endeavours aimed at achieving inclusion of karate in the official program of the Commonwealth Games. Karate federations from Commonwealth countries are invited to send their National teams and other athletes to participate in this high-level tournament, provided they are members in good standing of the World Karate Federation and the Commonwealth Karate Federation.

Tsuruoka NL sent two competitors to the competition.  Andrew Au and Samantha Au both represented our club, and we would like to extend out congrats to both members for a great performance.  Samantha was awarded a silver medal in individual kata, and Andrew placed fifth in his individual kata division.  Way to go!

Samantha Au, farthest on the left proudly displays her silver medal!

Karate NL is offering a day of karate fun as part of its Active Start Program to promote fitness through karate fundamentals.  There is “no charge” but the number of participants is limited. Each karate member may invite one friend (free) to participate with him/her in the karate fun & fitness session on that day. There is no charge for the invited friend.

Who : Members of Karate NL and friend/family
When: Saturday Oct 5th, 2013
Where: St. George’s Elementary School Gym, 234 Conception Bay Hwy, CBS NL
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Please bring the following form by Saturday Oct 5th 2013 – 10 am

Karate Active Fundamental – St Georges 2013

The Fall Registration is now open for Tsuruoka NL and it’s various dojos.  The usual class schedule starts on Monday, September 9, 2013 for all locations (the class schedule is located in the menu under dojo locations).  Registration will be closed by the first week of October.

For all new students, you can attend the beginners class at either location.  Please ensure that you wear appropriate clothing (gym pants, t-shirt).  The first three classes at each location is free of charge.  After that time you will be required to complete the 2013 Registration Form, and submit your payment accordingly.

Again, a Gi will have to be purchased from Tsuruoka NL Karate.  Gi’s from other martial arts programs are not permitted!

The 2013 Tsuruoka Nationals were held this past weekend in Kelowna, B.C. .  The Tsuruoka NL team sent 35 competitors to the event, and it was a huge success for the group.  Each competitor received at least one medal, but most were multi-medal winners.

The final medal count is in for the Newfoundland team, and it was indeed a success.

• 21 Gold Medals
• 14 Silver Medals
• 21 Bronze Medals

A special thank you to Rodney Hobson, and the RHKA for hosting the event, and for inviting us in to your dojo to train with you.  It was greatly appreciated by everyone here at Tsuruoka NL.  As well, it was a fantastic job in the running of the tournament, ensuring all events ran as smooth as possible.  You and your team should be proud of your efforts.

On another note, the Tsuruoka NL team would like to extend a huge congrats to our very on Sempai Wing Au, who was awarded his 8th dan at the banquet held Saturday evening.  He was presented this award from David Tsuruoka in the absence of Sensei Tsuruoka.  Everyone in the Tsuruoka NL organization know of the personal effort that Sempai Au puts in to our organization, both locally, and nationally, and as well for the sport of karate, and we feel that this award is definately justified.  Congrats Sempai!!!!

To all Tsuruoka NL students, it seems that the students of Sensei Rodney Hobson of Kelowna have accepted the challenge to all Newfoundland students for the Tsuruoka Nationals!  Are you up for it????