Thursday, January 29, 2009

Winter Karate Shiai - January 31st

Only a few more days until our Annual Winter Karate Shiai!

Shihan and I are really looking forward to watching our students take part in our first event of the year - a 'smaller or mini' competition called a Shiai. For those students who have never competed at a tournament before, or for those who are unsure about competing at tournaments (which usually require learning different rules and travelling to different cities), our Bernardo Karate 'in club' Shiai is the best place to start! This is also a great opportunity for our Tournament Team Students to get a 'mini-competition' under their belts (no pun intended!) before hitting the 2009 Tournament/circuit schedule. Although our students are still a bit nervous, there seems to be less pressure, in a more relaxed atmosphere (an area of familiarity - the 'Oxford' school) that allows new competitors a chance to 'wet their feet' in the tournament arena; it also allows previous competitors to try some thing new, such as a bo form or open musical form.

Don't miss out! Our Winter Karate Shiai is always a memorable event where every student, who gives 100% effort, walks away with a medal or trophy!

For more information or for registration details please call the Oxford school at 519-659-2504 or our Dearness Drive location at 519-691-0999.

Hope to see you on Saturday!

Shihan Michael Bernardo and Sempai Tammy Bernardo

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