Another fun and prosperous tournament for our club!

Seven of our members attended the 2004 BC Open Karate Championships, held on Novermber 27th in Coquitlam. A total of 12 medals were won and a good time was had by all.

Although it seems that we always do well, when it comes to placing in the medals rounds, this time we set another record with each of our attending members winning a medal in the kata division. Wow!!!!! Way to go guys.

One of the toughest divisions to compete in is usually the blue/brown division and, even though everyone deserves a special mention for a superb execution of skill, both Paul and Kayla each executed, in my opinion, their best kata performance to date. Congratulations to all for a job well done.

Grant Diamond - Kumite and Kata
Sharon Goodman - Kata

Paul Butler - Kata
Sharon Goodman - Kumite
Carah Webster - Kumite and Kata

Andrew Butler - Kumite and Kata
Nico Butler - Kumite and Kata
Kayla Depuit - Kata

Carah performing kata		Nico performing kata		Andrew performing kata
Paul performing kata		Grant performing kata		Kayla performing kata
Sharon performing kata		Strategy session		Fraternizing with opponents
Carah kicks in Kihon Ippon		Nico avoids a kick		Nico goes to the face
Andrew strikes the belt		Andrew kicks over the block		Kayla's kick is blocked
Kayla delivers a roundhouse		Sharon sends a front kick		Paul's opponent is off balance
The 2004 BC Championship Team