November 14, 2012
North Tokyo Karate Tournament
On November 3rd, the junior high school karate club competed in the 46th Annual North Tokyo Karate Tournament (Kitaku Karatedo Taikai).
It was the first time for the club to compete in this event, but the senior high school club has normally participated since the very first tournament was held in Seiritsu's old gym some 46 years ago. However, the last few years this event and the Tokyo High School Fall tournament (team) have always been held on the same day. There are now plans afloat for the North Tokyo event to move back a week to again allow the high school clubs in the area to be included again.
In terms of results in the junior high divisions, Chihiro won a gold in girl's kumite and a silver in kata, while Yuta won silver in both boy's kata and kumite. Some of the other students also had some near-medal finishes so good results overall.
Richard
(International Manager)