The annual SWOR invitational tournament will be held Saturday, April 6, 2019 in Caledonia. More information is available in the flyer or the MAPDA website. Register online if you would like to participate.

You are cordially invited to attend our annual 100 Kata Challenge on Sunday March 31, 2019 at the Shikomu Karate Club, 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. Come out and pick up the torch or gauntlet originally inspired by Okinawan karateka. 

The 5th annual Worldwide 100 Kobudo Kata Challenge event at various dojos worldwide, is a participation event that celebrates the rich tradition of Okinawan kobudo practice handed down over the centuries and now practiced worldwide by an ever growing number of kobudoka. This international martial arts event led from Okinawa, the home of kobudo and karate consists of performing 100 kata in sequence. Participants are free to choose any kata, and progress at their own pace. Participation is open to all ages and levels.

What better way for fun, camaraderie, exercise and kata practice than challenging yourself through kata, kata, and more kata?

TKAC is presenting a Takedown Clinic hosted by Sensei Sandy at the Shikomu Club on Saturday March 2, 2019. This is limited to TKAC youth/adult students only due to venue restrictions and safety. Clinic time 12:00 p.m – 1:30 p.m.

Kind Regards,
Kim Dunn, Hanshi and Tom Okura, Renshi
Traditional Karate Arts Canada

The Shikomu Karate Club, in association with Traditional Karate Arts Canada (TKAC), will be holding our Invitational Tournament on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the Haber Recreation Centre (Gyms 3 & 4), 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, L7M 0M3, Burlington. Doors open at 9:00. There will be a meeting at 9:30 for all black belts. Junior and intermediate competition starts at 10:00. There will be a break after the junior and intermediate divisions for medallion presentation. Adult competition and medallion presentation then follows.

Team Kata

We are introducing Team Kata this year and would encourage as many teams to take part as possible. The divisions are as follows:

• White-Yellow-Orange (All ages)
• Green-Blue (All Ages)
• Purple-Brown (All Ages)
• Black Belt

Teams will consist of three individuals. We understand that it may be difficult to put together a team based on the divisions above. Please note that a team that has a mixture of grades (e.g. Yellow, Green and Purple) will be accepted but the team will be entered in the division matching the highest graded individual in that team.

Details

For safety reasons, all competitors must wear a mouthguard, hand pads and groin protector during Kumite (sparring). Any competitor not wearing this equipment will not be allowed to compete in Kumite.

This is an amateur, recreational, non-contact karate event. No prize money will be awarded.

Registration

Competitors should register online. Registration closes May 5, 2019. Pre-registration is now closed. Competitors may register on the day of the event.

Location

Haber Recreation Centre (Gyms 3 & 4), 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, L7M 0M3, Burlington