PA State Championships Update

It was a very good day for us at the PA State Karate Championships. Everyone from Ichigeki and from King Cobra did very well. Here is the break down:

Zoe got a 2nd in kata and a 3rd in self defense in the advanced Division, which is a great accomplishment.

Emily and Laura did great in the novice division, getting two firsts and two seconds. Justin won the kumite fighting in impressive style which should secure him the first place finish in the region.

Our new adult student Mike got a second place and that is really something considering he just really gotten started. Looking for great things from him in the future.

Master Hillary Barton won out and got the tournament grand champion award, which is just outstanding.

I got a first in chanbara (which is swords), and two thirds (self defense and kata). I screwed up my division in weapons and so got a really bad score.

So on a sunny bright November day, our school rocked the tournament and now we are looking forward to December’s tournament down at Pitt University!

Grand Opening

Ichigeki karate’s grand opening is set for November 20th, which is a saturday, from 9:30am to 2pm or whenever we feel like wrapping up. There will be many visitors from all over, including Master Barton who will be coming down from Erie and will lead our opening ceremony. There will be a ribbon cutting, as well as demonstrations (kids and adults, kata, weapons, self defense) and two seminars (one one bunkai and one on using strikes to set up throws). Coffee, pastries, and everyone who comes should have a good time. Hope you can stop by, hope to see you there!