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KARATE BC
#220 - 1367 West Broadway
Vancouver, B.C. V6H 4A9
http://www.karatebc.org
e-mail: info@karatebc.org |
IN THIS ISSUE:
1. BC TEAM PREPARES FOR NATIONALS
2. TIGER BALM ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
3. NKA REFEREE COUNCIL
4. MARTIAL ARTS CENTRE IS APPLAUDED
5. SHIHAN FUMIO DEMURA WORKSHOP
6. LEVEL 1 NCCP KARATE TECHNICAL COURSE
7. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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| BC TEAM PREPARES FOR NATIONALS |
In preparation for the National Black Belt Championships in Toronto, June 6
- 9, Karate BC invited
Tokey Hill, former WUKO World Champion and US National Coach, to their training session on January 4th through the 6th 2002.
January 2002 source: BC Head Coach Ron Bagley
"Tokey Hill gave an inspiring, informative workshop for athletes, coaches and
referees.
Tokey is definitely a leading edge coach with motivational capability
and knowledge to show all levels of athletes that it's not just about kicking, punching and technical ability
that counts in the ring."
"His major message this year was on preparation, strength conditioning and personal commitment.
Tokey also focused on the importance of flexibility and being a strategic fighter. Everybody was truly inspired by
his message, passion and dedication to the sport of karate and the development of elite levels of athletic performance
and success in North America."
Coach Bagley feel confident that the team will be prepared and
predicts BC will bring home the grand championship this year.
2001 Junior Female Grand Champion, Hidemi Uchiage said of the
training: "This training session helped me realize the many aspects there are to training and I learned things that I can think about when I train to improve myself"
click here for more info on Tokey Hill
http://www.tokeyhill.com/instructors.htm
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| TIGER BALM ATHLETE OF THE MONTH |
Jim Le of Campbell River was named the Tiger Balm Athlete of the
Month.
The award is given out each month to a male or female in Karate BC
who stands out in the field, both on and off the mats. Le, 45, has been a
positive force at the Campbell River Wado-ryu Karate Club for many
years.
Last year at 44 he earned his Black Belt. Le has been in the
sport for six years and despite having asthma competes on a regular basis
in tournaments even though he gets winded quickly. "Jim is a great asset
to our club," says Chief Instructor Dan Wallis. "When Jim smiles everyone
around him starts smiling."
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| NKA REFEREE COUNCIL |
Canada, January 2002 source: National Karate Association
Karate BC members Norma Foster and Takeshi Uchiage have both been appointed to the National
Karate Association's National Referee Committee, which oversees officials
and sets certification standards for the entire country.
The NKA is the governing body for Karate in Canada. Foster, recently inducted into the
newly-founded Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame currently the highest ranking
official recognized by the World Karate federation.
The WKF is the body recognized by the IOC (International Olympic Committee). Mr. Uchiage is
the Chief Instructor of the Steveston Karate Club. He has many national
and internationally ranked students including his son, Toshi and daughter
Hidemi, both national junior champions.
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| MARTIAL ARTS CENTRE IS APPLAUDED |
Kelowna, BC, CA, January 2002 source: Kelowna Capital News (TMSK)
By Warren Henderson
Staff Reporter, Kelown Capital News
One brief glance at the exterior of the Kelowna Traditional Martial Arts Center is all it takes to realize that this new building is anything but typical.
The 17,000 square- foot, three-storey, oriental-style structure on Ambrosi Road seems to command the attention of all passers-by.
click here for more info
http://www.karatebc.org/newsletter/eNews/TMSK_dojo.pdf
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| LEVEL 1 NCCP KARATE TECHNICAL COURSE |
Level 1 NCCP Karate Technical Course - February, 8,9,10 at Douglas College
in New Westminster.
Schedule for Level 1 Technical Course:
Fri. February 8 - 6pm - 10 pm
Sat. February 9 - 9am - 5 pm
Sun. February 10- 10am 3pm
Cost $107 including gst
Prerequisites: Completion of NCCP Level 1Theory, minimum brown belt, 16
years of age
Deadline for registration is February 2nd, 2002
Course Conductors: James Johnson, Donna Gardecki
Those traveling more than 650km one way are entitled to a 50% reduction in
course fee under KBC guidelines.
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| SHIHAN FUMIO DEMURA WORKSHOP |
Fumio Demura, Master Karateka, member of the Black Belt Magazines' Black
Belt Hall of Fame, author, movie personality will be in BC this month
conducting seminars and performing demonstration at the Annul Sato Cup
Karate Tournament January 26, 2002 at BCIT.
Demura has appeared in movies
such as Mortal Combat, Rising Sun, and performed technical moves for the
Karate Kid series. In addition to the BCIT appearance, he will conduct
seminars in Courtenay.
click here for more info
http://www.karatebc.org/promo/DEMURA_WKSHOP.jpg
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| Jan 23 |
Shihan Fumio Demura
Workshop |
23rd: Capri Hall, 3925 Fraser
Vancouver, BC |
Shito-Ryu Seiko-Kai
250-338-9722 |
| Jan 26 |
Sato Cup Karate Tournament
Special Guest Shihan Fumio Demura |
BCIT
3700 Willingdon
Burnaby, BC |
Bob Thurston
(604) 605-9159 |
| Jan 29 |
Open International De Paris
www.ffkama.fr |
Stade Pierre De Coubertin,
Paris |
French Karate Federation
01 43 95 42 00 |
| Feb 2 |
BC Northern Winter Games
Karate Seminar |
Smithers, BC |
Karate BC
info@karatebc.org |
| Feb 21 |
BC Winter Games
www.bcgames2002.com |
Williams Lake, BC |
Karate BC
info@karatebc.org |
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