Courtenay & Comox Karate Host Island Friendship Tournament - April 30th 2011

The Courtenay/Comox Shito-ryu karate club is hosting the 11th annual 'Island Friendship Karate Tournament' on Saturday April 30th at the Comox Community Center. The action gets under way at 9:30 am with beginner belt levels and Team Kata. This all Island event will include Kata (forms), Team Kata (synchronized forms) & weapons in the morning. Kumite (Sparring) for both adults and kids from beginner to black belt is scheduled for the afternoon.

It should be a great day of competition, fun, food and door prizes. Spectators are welcome and this year all admission at the door will be donated to Japan Tsunami Relief through the Red Cross.

All participating clubs and qualified officials are members of Karate BC, the only sanctioned sport governing body for karate in BC.

See Pam to registar ASAP.

Cost: $15 per event, each additional event $5 after two.

Check out some photos from last years event.

12th Annual Sato Cup Tournament - Febuary 5th 2011

Over the past few years, the Sato Cup has established itself as the premier martial arts competition in the Pacific Northwest. Named in honour of one of Canada's most respected practitioners, Master Akira Sato, The Sato Cup is sanctioned by both Karate BC, the governing body for karate in British Columbia, and the National Karate Association.

However, the Sato Cup is much more than just a karate tournament. Attracting competitors from as far away as Quebec, the US, Japan and Argentina, its goal is to foster the spirit of friendship and goodwill amongst competitors and countries.

Divisions range from beginners to black belts and include men, women and children. In addition to traditional kata (forms) and kumite (free sparring) , there is kobudo (weapons), entertainment, demonstrations, special guests and more. The final event of the day is the championship team kumite match between regions where the valuable Sato Cup trophy is awarded. Appealing to both the recreational and elite athlete alike, the success of this tournament is evident by its tremendous growth in popularity, participation and exposure.

For more information view the Sato Cup information page at the B.C. Shito-Ryu site.

BC Provincial Championships - January 22 - 23 2011

Saturday: non-team Juniors

Sunday: Team Juniors + all Adults incl. 18-20 non-elite

For more information contact the Karate BC Office

Sato Sensei - 40 Years of Karate in Canada

Following the Vancouver Shito-Ryu annual fall Brown Belt/Black Belt workshop, a semi-formal banquet will be held on December 4, 2010 at the River Rock Casino Resort.

The cost per ticket is $55 and is all inclusive with the exception of drinks. Seating is limited to 130 persons.

Details of the workshop and registration forms are available on the BC Shito Ryu site