November 19, 2008

19th World Karate Championships


(L to R) Richard, Wessel, and David in front of the Nippon Budokan.


Wessel and I were lucky enough to go to the 19th World Karate Championships, an all-styles tournament. We were able to see the best fighters watch them fight and study their moves as well as see them take the stand and receive their medals. For me, it was less of a show and a bit more about studying kumite.


I noticed how much some fighters attack in comparison to the most successful fighters, and how they only attack when they have a sure target or know their opponent well enough to win in an exchange of attacks. It was also fun to cheer for my country and I got a few Japanese fans next to me to start shouting "CANADA!".


Wessel and I have gone to a lot karate related events and we’re starting to get noticed more often at events. We're also starting to notice who is more active than others or who is famous in the karate community. I hope to continue this sport when I go back to Canada and hopefully make a good name for myself someday too. Attending all of these events has probably helped me in doing so.


- David

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Seiritsu Gakuen is a private co-educational high school created in 1925 and it is located in Tokyo, Japan.

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