UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Canada Winter Games – February 20-23rd
• BC Winter Games – March 23-26th
• US Open/Jr. Olympics April 7th-9th
• WKF Karate 1 Series A Vancouver/Richmond – April 14-16th
• Golden League Feb 25th, May 27th
• Karate BC Provincials April 29-30th

TOURNAMENT GEAR CHECKLIST:

Before attending your first tournament please make sure you have all the correct equipment. If you have any questions please ask Sensei Matt.

11 Years of Age & Younger:

•  Red & Blue Hand Pads 
•  Red OR Blue Foot/Shin Protectors 
•  Red & Blue Belts 
•  Mouth Guard 
•  *Boys Only* Groin Protector 
•  Correct Size Karate Uniform 

12 Years of Age & Older (Elite):

• Red & Blue Hand Pads WKF approved 
• Red & Blue Foot Pads WKF approved 
• Mouth Guard 
• *Boys Only* Groin Protector 
• Competition Uniform WKF approved 
• WKF Kumite body protector 
• *Ladies Only* Chest Guard 

PRIVATE/SEMI-PRIVATE CLASSES

For those who are serious about pursuing competition, we offer private or semi-private lessons to give students an extra boost before competition. These classes are personalized for each student and are great for helping students reach their full potential in competition.

Private trainings are held Saturday mornings between 9-1pm To schedule a class please contact Sensei.

COMPETITION RECOMMENDED PATHWAY

Having the correct introduction to competition is imperative for athlete enjoyment and long term athlete development. We recommend gradually exposing athletes to more competitive events as confidence and competence increases. We first begin with events low in stress and high in fun! As confidence in creases we move to more competitive environments. Still, athletes always should be having fun and enjoying the competition experience even at the elite levels of competition!

Level 1 – ‘Introduction to Competition’ with other friendly dojos in the area with similar philosophies and objectives

Suitable Events: Golden League Skills Competition (ages 5-10), Golden League Kumite Cup (ages 7-13)

Level 2 – ‘Local Competitions’ Here athletes attend events around the lower mainland and are exposed to single elimination style competitions. By this stage athletes should have a decent understanding of the competition format and must have all required competitive equipment.

Suitable Events: Golden League Kumite Cup (ages 7-13), Sato Cup (ages 8+ with Sensei’s approval)

Level 3 – ‘Competitive’ By this stage athletes should feel comfortable with the competition process and have clear goals they hope to achieve for each event.

Suitable Events: Canada Open, BC Provincial Championships, National Championships

Level 4 – International

Suitable Events: WKF Series A events, US Open, Jr. Olympics, PKF Championships, WKF World Championships