UPDATE: Tsuruoka Nationals a Success

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.

2013 Tsuruoka NL National Team

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!!!!