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????

Congrats to ticket number 7701….M. Healey of Holyrood,NL.  The winning ticket was drawn Sunday, July 14 by Sempai Wing Au.  Pictures to follow soon.

To all the parents and volunteers that work so hard over the last 9 months, a special thank you to you all.  All money raised will off set the cost of the Tsuruoka NL team travels to Kelowna, BC for Tsuruoka Nationals next month!