Gear & Gi Grab CLEARANCE SALE! Various shin & instep guards, shin guards, gis, and new-to-you gis are available for drastically reduced prices. Also available are tournament t-shirts and additional gear. This November, Give Thanks — Give Back Please consider giving back to the community this month by donating canned and boxed foods to our Northwest Harvest collection box. Keep those who suffer from hunger in your thoughts this season, and help them have a reason to be thankful. *Please note that we may have missed some of our medalists! Let us know our oversight and we’ll post a correction, as soon as possible. Bronze Medal in Kata: Nicolas B., Emma B., Greta Hardin Silver Medal in Kata: Calen D., Tina Lenhart, Sara Mar, Alec Peterson, Lyle H., Molly B., Troy Baker Gold Medal in Kata: Euan D., Ava A., Abby Knapp Bronze Medal in Kumite: Nicolas B., Ava A., Sara Mar, Edwin Godfrey Silver Medal in Kumite: Alec Peterson Gold Medal in Kumite: Michael H. Bronze Medal in Kobudo: Nicolas B., Rob Harrill Gold Medal in Kobudo: Abby Knapp Bronze Medal in Synchronized Kata: Maya R., Ruby L., and Emma B. Most outstanding athlete - female: Abby Knapp Everyone did a fantastic job! z Tournament Report z Our 20th Pacific Northwest Karate-Do Classic was a rousing success! We enjoyed hosting nearly 160 participating athletes and 20 participating schools from all over the Northwest and into Canada. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL COMPETITORS! NOVEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER
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Gear & Gi GrabCLEARANCE SALE!
Various shin & instep guards, shin guards, gis, and new-to-you gis are available for drastically reduced prices. Also available are tournament t-shirts and additional gear.
This November, Give Thanks — Give Back Please consider giving back to the community this month by
donating canned and boxed foods to our Northwest Harvest collection box. Keep those who suffer from hunger in your thoughts this season, and help
them have a reason to be thankful.
*Please note that we may have missed some of our medalists! Let us know our oversight and we’ll post a correction, as soon as possible.
Bronze Medal in Kata: Nicolas B., Emma B., Greta Hardin
Silver Medal in Kata: Calen D., Tina Lenhart, Sara Mar, Alec Peterson, Lyle H., Molly B., Troy Baker
Gold Medal in Kata: Euan D., Ava A., Abby Knapp
Bronze Medal in Kumite: Nicolas B., Ava A., Sara Mar, Edwin Godfrey
Silver Medal in Kumite: Alec Peterson
Gold Medal in Kumite: Michael H.
Bronze Medal in Kobudo: Nicolas B., Rob Harrill
Gold Medal in Kobudo: Abby Knapp
Bronze Medal in Synchronized Kata: Maya R., Ruby L., and Emma B.
Most outstanding athlete - female: Abby Knapp
Everyone did a fantastic job!
z Tournament Report zOur 20th Pacific Northwest Karate-Do Classic was a rousing success! We enjoyed hosting nearly 160 participating athletes and 20 participating schools from all over the Northwest and into Canada.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL COMPETITORS!
N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 4 N E W S L E T T E R
Scenes from TournamentThis tournament saw a series of special and unique compliments for our dojo. Everyone associated with our venue made a point of showing their appreciation for our group. USA Karate Academy runs a tournament filled with respectful people, professionalism, kindness, and good attitudes. We were thanked for using their facility, which is atypical for most sporting events. Even the concessions personnel and the retail salesman referenced all the good vibes and kind people who participated in Saturday’s event.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOLUNTEERED!The tournament would not have been the enormous success is was without the help of our volunteers. We’d like to recognize all the USA Karate Academy members who helped with awards, officiating, timing and scorekeeping, set-up, and event photography. In no particular order, we thank Mel Abiador, Steve Abiador, Bria Bloom, Irwin Batara, Jon Hie, Abby Knapp, Nicola Gerbino, Pete Maskiell, Sensei Ryan, Sara Mar, Mickey Gourley, Red Godfrey, Jaryd Remillard, Greta Hardin, Sheryl Yost, Elise Reich, Cathy Roark, Alec Peterson, David Roark, Rob Harrill, Chris Hamm, Tina Lenhart, Heather Marshall, Gary Bloom, Edwin Godfrey, Troy Baker, John Roark, Yasuyo Dunnett, Ruby L., Ava A., Calen D., Jack M., Euan D., Maya B., Emma B., Eric D., Kyle D., Lyle H., Michael H., Dane P., Tavin P., Earl G., Marcio R., Stan G., Tom L., Mika N., and Raphael B. **If we’ve missed your name, many apologies! Let us know so we can post a correction. Thanks!
Secret Santa Shopping NightNeed some gift ideas for your karate student? Come by the dojo Friday, December 5 from 6-8pm and shop our catalogues for karate-themed gifts. Beyond the usual gis, weapons, and gear, we have t-shirts, accessories, belt displays and more items available for order. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while you shop. All items are available through pre-paid or 50%-down ordering only.
October Belt Testing ReportCongratulations to all students who achieved their next belt rank! Junior yellow: George M.; Yellow: Josh D., Indie H-R., Billy N., Dennis T., and Troy Baker; Orange: Eduardo G., Frank M.; High Purple: Alec Peterson; Green: John Roark; High Green: Maya B., High Brown (brown/white): Greta Hardin. Good job, everyone
Welcome New Students!Please extend a warm dojo-family welcome to Bruce P., Connor J., Manuel Moreya, Emela M., and Lura Dunn. We’re so happy to grow our program with new karate-ka.
Birthday NinjasNOVEMBER
5th - Miles C.
20th - Euan D.
26th - Nicola Gerbino
DECEMBER6th - Dane P., Isabella H. 7th - Herschel M.
8th - Andra Szarvadia 15th - Eric & Kyle D.
30th - Bria Bloom
DANNY LANE SUPER SEMINAR
Grand Master Danny Lane is one of Chuck Norris' top students and has been Shihan Joni's self defense and fighting teacher for over 30 years. Master Lane is a retired Police Officer, a decorated Marine who served in the Vietnam War, many time World Champion, and expert tactical self defense instructor with over 40 years of excellence in the Martial Arts. Master Lane will be offering a youth segment, Black Belt Self Defense, Tactical Self Defense and Weapon Defense and Disarms.Priceless training. Every one who has ever trained with Master Lane recognizes the incredible value. Save your space!
SPRING TOURNAMENTS
*Please indicate your intent to participate no later than 30 days prior to event.
Feb 7-8 WSKF INV/USA-NKF Qualifier
Feb 21 Walla Walla Invitational - Sign up now by the front desk!
Mar 6-7 Central Valley Karate Championships
Mar 14-15 NW Classic
Apr 3-5 Ozawa Cup International
Date TBA PN AAU District Championships and Qualifier (our spring tournament!)
THE POINTWe’re adding another day for community acupuncture at the dojo!Community acupuncture is catching on, so in addition to the Wed. 1-4pm time, The Point will be open for treatment on Fridays 4-7pm, starting Fri. 11/14. Start the weekend off right by taking this time to care for your body, mind and spirit with a relaxing acupuncture session. A sliding scale of $20-$40 means you can pay what you like and come more often to resolve issues and keep feeling well.Qigong classes at the dojo! Starting in January 2015 on Friday mornings from 10-11 Rebekah will be offering a series of level 1 qigong classes. Call or email for details and registration. [email protected] or 206 495 2227. Learn more at www.lovethepoint.com.
