Two tournaments are just around the corner. The information is posted below and on the “Events” page. These would be two great events to help prepare for our upcoming grading!
Saturday, April 28, 2012 – Melfort Wado-Kai Karate Tournament Melfort Tournament Poster; Melfort Tournament Registration; melfort BBQ poster
Sunday, May 13, 2012 – Weyburn Wado-Kai Karate Tournament – more info to follow.
This week was the start of Session 3. If you haven’t yet paid your fees, please do so next week.
Congratulations to Telia Dolphin who medalled in Kumite at the Calgary Tournament. Way to go, Telia! That’s a big tournament! Thanks for representing our club so well.
We would also like to send our condolences out to the karate families in Boissevain who are mourning the loss of a young member of their club who died in a tragic snow mobile accident last week.
Welcome Back, everyone! Hopefully anyone who was able to take a holiday is feeling refreshed and raring to get back at it!!
Regular classes resume this week. See you at the dojo.
Just a reminder that there is an optional class this Tuesday for those who are around.
Hamiota Tournament and Clinic is next weekend.
Have a good holiday week!
Below is a photo of the Hamiota Tournament flyer. There is also a link to download a copy for yourself.
It would be great to see a number of our karateka out supporting this tournament. Especially since it is so close to us (about 180 KM or so).
Here is the link to download your own copy. Manitoba 2012
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the grading last night. Even taking part in the workout is a rewarding experience.
Special congratulations to those of you who were awarded promotions!
A wise person once said, “… don’t treat a grading just like any other workout; treat every workout as if it were a grading.” Another wise person puts it this way, “Practice like you play!”
Well done, everyone!
Have a Happy Holiday season, everyone! 2011 was another great year in the dojo and we’re looking forward to an exciting 2012!
Remember that there is a grading for the Just for Kicks group on January 17 and possibly for the adult/jr. group as well. Keep checking here for details.
Our first night back is Tuesday, January 10. See you then!
We hosted a great tournament this weekend! Way to go everyone who helped out and particpated!
For our tournament newbies… it likely didn’t take long to realize what a friendly and supportive environment the tournament is. Every person in that room remembers their first tournament vividly. We were all a bit nervous and just a little tense before the kumite portion of our division started… “what are the other competitors going to be like?” Well, now that the first one is in the books, we can start planning for the next tournament we’ll attend!!
Just a couple of things…
We are MISSING a pair of Reebok running shoes, size 12. Please check to make sure that you have the correct shoes.
Also, there were some items left at the tournament so if we don’t have them in the club’s lost and found, you can check the lost and found at the high school.
Regular classes continue on Tuesday and we’ll start preparing for the first grading of the year! See you Tuesday.
until our tournament!!!
That’s right, the tournament is only a few days away so we really need to keep working hard. The registration form is here: 2011 Tournament Registration Form
Many of us have signed up to help at the tournament doing various jobs from the canteen to the prize raffle table. But just because you didn’t sign up, don’t hesitate to go and offer your help to someone. Maybe the merchandise table needs a hand at a busy time, or the canteen is busy… Just go up and say, “Hey! I’m going to help!” You won’t be turned away!
Keep working on those katas and remember – block and counter; block and counter!
Also, don’t forget that order forms for the duffle bags are due on November 29! Here is the order form: Duffle Bag Order Form2011
Here is a link to download our “2011 Tournament Registration Form“.
If possible, please print this, complete it, and bring it with you to the tournament. It saves a great deal of time. Thank you.
Great workout this week, everyone! Everyone should do really well at the tournament!
