Promotions

Congratulations to the following Tashu Shotowa students on their successful promotions on May 30^th:

Promoted to Yellow Belt – Tanner Hill

Promoted to Yellow Belt – Lorraine Hill

Promoted to Yellow Belt – Martha McWilliams

Promoted to Yellow Belt – Laura Mayes

Promoted to Yellow Belt – Michael Kostritsyn

Promoted to Yellow Belt – Yuri Kostritsyn

Promoted to Yellow Belt – Melody Larkins

Promoted to Yellow Belt – Leah Mitchell

Promoted to Orange Belt – Randy Kruzeniski

Promoted to Green Belt Second Level– Lisa Wai

Promoted to Blue Belt First Level– Helen Parker

Promoted to Brown Belt First Level– Amber Lloyd

West Coast Can-Am

Congratulations to the following Tashu Shotowa competitors for their outstanding performance at the West Coast Can-Am tournament held May 31st.

Michael Kostritsyn – Gold Medal, Junior Kumite

Randy Kruzeniski – Gold Medal, Under Belt Kata

Laura Mayes – Silver Medal Under Belt Kata

Lorraine Hill – Bronze Medal, Under Belt Kata

Lorraine Hill – Bronze Medal, Under Belt Kumite

Tanner Hill – Bronze Medal, Under Belt Kumite

Randy Hanlon – Silver Medal, Black Belt Light Weight

Harpal Chandi – Gold Medal, Black Belt Heavy Weight

Sensei Ridgeway

TSKF hosted an exceptional seminar on Kata Bunkai with Sensei Ridgeway from England on May 20^th. Participants were exposed to many intriguing concepts that helped deepen their appreciation for this fundamental aspect of Karate training.

T-Shirts

We still have some T-shirts remaining. The cost is $25 GST included and students are permitted to wear the t-shirts during training during the hot summer months.

Warrior Cup

Congratulations to Amber Lloyd for winning the Women’s Black Belt division at the Warrior Cup Kumite tournament on July 12^th and congratulations to Harpal Chandi for winning the Men’s Black Belt Division. This is Harpal’s 4^th victory at this event. Congratulations also go out to our other TSKF competitors who all represented very well. Those include Tanner and Lorraine Hill, Kevin Lai, Maisie Dang Anthony Moyer, Randy Hanlon and Shaina Inkster. Look for photos to be posted to the website soon.

Show and Shine Demo

Congratulations to the TSKF demo team for another great performance at the New West Show and Shine. Members included Karate Kids Jaya-Myisha Story, Brittany Titian and Rose Buma and Adult members Lorraine and Tanner Hill, Maisie Dang, Laura Mayes, Jason Overy and Shaina Inkster.

Private Lessons

Members should be aware that TSKF has started to offer private lessons. Private lessons can be arranged on a continuing or short term basis in the following areas:

Karate, Self-Defense, Japanese Kobudo (weapons) including Bo, Jo, Tonfa, Sai and Nunchaku, Personal Martial Arts Fitness training, Naginata , Pre-Grading Session, small group classes

Inquire at the front counter for more information.

Dojo Dress Code

Karate members should be aware that the dojo dress code has been lightly enforced so far. That will change starting on September 1^st. Proper attire for Karate students will be a solid white traditional gi for all regular classes. The following exceptions will apply. Black belts will have the choice of white or black gis. Saturday class will be dress code free.