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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. LOCAL BC KARATE-MAN RETURNS FOR SEMINAR
2. SPRING PROVINCIAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
3. 29th NATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
4. JR. PAN AMERICAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
5. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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LOCAL BC KARATE-MAN RETURNS FOR SEMINAR
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SHANE YUKIO HIGASHI
8th Dan, Canadian Chito-Ryu Karate-Do Association will be in BC to host a Kata Seminar this month Feb. 23, 2003 at Pinetree
Recreation Centre, Coquitlam between 9am -12pm, $20 participation fee.
Shane Yukio Higashi was born the third youngest in a family of eleven on October 14, 1940, in Chemainus, British Columbia. Six years later, the Higashis moved to Japan. They returned to Toronto in the spring of 1956.
Shane Higashi started studying karate at the age of 21, in 1961, under the instruction of Masami Tsuruoka Sensei, then 6th dan. His interest in karate was prompted by a deep interest in the philosophy of the Oriental martial arts, and the association and knowledge gained from a 4th dan in judo brother-in-law, and a 5th dan karate relative in Japan.
At the Tsuruoka karate school, the young Higashi soon became a star pupil, attaining in one year his shodan in Chito Ryu Karate. In 1964, he became the grand champion of the Canadian Open Karate Tournament. He is currently Chief Instructor of Chitoryu Karate in Canada.
Refer to National Karate Association website
for further information.
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2003 SPRING PROVINCIAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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This year's Karate BC 2003 Spring Provincial Karate Championships will be held on Sat., Feb 22 at
Pinetree Recreation Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam, BC.
* * NOTE CHANGE TO TIMES & EVENTS * *
There will be no check-in: Athletes are required to confirm their events with the posted draw sheets during the times noted above and report any errors immediately.
It is not necessary to check in at the head table unless there is a problem with your registration.
| 7 - 8 am |
Confirmation/Weigh-in for events listed below |
| 8:00 am |
Tournament begins with the following divisions |
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G13a
G16a
JW3
W3a
G28
G29a
G29b
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B13a
B16a
JM3
M4
B28
B29a
B29b
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G33
G34a
G34b
JW4
JW5
JW6
W12
W13
W14
W17 |
B33
B34a
B34b
JM4
JM5
JM6
M12
M13
M14
M15
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M16
M17
M20
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| 10-11 am |
Confirmation/Weigh-in for remainder of events |
KIHON IPPON REGULATIONS:
All White belts, and any Yellow belts who wish to, may compete in Kihon Ippon. Please refer to the Karate BC Policy Manual for a description of Kihon Ippon Kumite.
FREE-SPARRING REGULATIONS:
All karate-ka who are Yellow or higher may compete in free-sparring. Note that Yellow belts may compete in either Kihon Ippon or Free-Sparing but not both.
Blue and Red gloves are mandatory in the following kumite divisions:
Junior Divisions: Green Belt and higher
Women’s Divisions: Brown and Black Belt
Men’s Divisions: Black Belt
Refer to Karate BC 2003 Spring Championships Tournament Registration Package
for the complete information or contact your chief instructor in your dojo.
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29th CANADIAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2003
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The British Columbia Karate Team, led by Head Coach Reza Salmani of North Vancouver,
and assisted by Richard Mosdell of Vancouver, Marshall Cheng, from Delta, and
Chilliwack's Don Sharp, is preparing to take on all comers at the National Black Belt
Championships in Montreal from March 20th through the 22nd.
Mr. Salmani, formally national coach of the United Arab Emirates Karate Team is
optimistic about the chances of this years team. Team Manager, Don sharp says,
"I really think that chances are extremely good for BC this year.
There are some new members who show promise, and some veterans with proven track
records. I am confident that we can improve on our third place finish last year."
The final team will be announced after the B.C Spring Championships on
February 22nd at Pinetree Recreation Centre in Coquitlam.
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KARATE BC TO HOST 2003 JR. PAN AMERICAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Karate BC, and the National Karate Association of Canada have been granted
the opportunity to host the 2003 Pan American Junior Karate Championships
by the Pan American Karate Federation.
Over 20 countries and 600 athletes are expected to attend this
annual event. Richmond's Minoru Arena has been designated as the venue
for the three-day event.
The championships will take place 29th - 31st
of August 2003. The Pan American
Karate Federation (PKF) is made up of 39 member
countries throughout North and South America and the
Caribbean. It is one of 5 continental unions that
comprise the World Karate Federation (WKF).
For
more information contact James Johnson, Executive
Director of Karate BC at 604-737-3051.
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Feb 15
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BC Team Training
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Capilano College
2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver
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Karate BC
604-737-3051 |
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Feb 22 |
Spring Provincial Karate Championships
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Pinetree Recreation Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
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James Johnson
(604)
737-3051
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Feb 22
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Sports First Aid Level 1
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Douglas College
New Westminster, BC
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BC Sports Medicine Council
(604) 473-4850 |
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Feb 23
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Kata Seminar - Shane Higashi, 8th Dan Chitoryu
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Pinetree Recreation Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
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Karate BC
604-737-3051 |
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Mar 2 - 9
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NCCP Level 1 Theory
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Jewish Community Centre
950 West 41st Ave. Vancouver, BC
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Janet Rerecich
604-257-5111 ext 219
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Mar 2
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BC Team Training
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Capilano College
2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver
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Karate BC
604-737-3051 |
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Mar 8
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Steveston International Karate Championships
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Steveston Indoor Tennis Courts, 4111 Moncton St. Richmond, BC
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Takeshi Uchiage
(604) 272-4660 |
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