ATTN Karate BC community! 🥋
You’re invited to join Karate Canada’s upcoming Town Hall Information Session—a great chance to hear updates directly from Karate Canada’s leadership.
Thursday, April 30th, 2026 12pm ET.
We’ll be covering Governance, Operations, High Performance, Referees, NCCP, Athlete’s Council, and other information.
Whether you’re an athlete, coach, official, or supporter, this is your opportunity to stay informed and engaged with the now & future of our sport.
We hope to see you there, the session will be delivered live, in both official languages!
Join us 👉: Thursday, April 30th, 12pm ET.
Join: teams.microsoft.com/meet/231423394437015?p=mlY1iW9YYYrPnXyvO6
Meeting ID: 231 423 394 437 015
Passcode: W6wg6Gq2
À l’attention de la communauté Karate BC! 🥋
Vous êtes invités à participer à notre prochaine séance d’information publique — une excellente occasion d’entendre les dernières nouvelles directement de la part des dirigeants de Karate Canada.
Jeudi 30 avril, à 12 h (heure de l’Est).
Join: teams.microsoft.com/meet/231423394437015?p=mlY1iW9YYYrPnXyvO6
Meeting ID: 231 423 394 437 015
Passcode: W6wg6Gq2
Nous aborderons les thèmes suivants : gouvernance, opérations, haute performance, arbitrage, PNCE, conseil des athlètes et autres informations.
Que vous soyez athlète, entraîneur, officiel ou supporter, c’est l’occasion pour vous de rester informé et impliqué dans le présent et l’avenir de notre sport.
Nous espérons vous y voir nombreux. La séance sera diffusée en direct, dans les deux langues officielles !
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BC Team Staff Announcement – 2026 Junior National Championships
Karate BC is pleased to announce the team staff who will be supporting our athletes at the 2026 Junior National Championships in Edmonton, May 13–18.
Team Staff:
Head Coach – Toshi Uchiage
Team Manager – Shala Scott
Assistant Coaches – Matt Bickel, Ashtin Callaghan, Brendon Ly, Vanessa Restrepo, Sumi Uchiage
High Performance Program Coordinator – Pam Ross
Medical Support – Dr. Chan Balagosa
This experienced group will support and guide our athletes as they represent British Columbia at the national level.
We wish our athletes and staff the best of luck in Edmonton.
#karatebc #TeamBC #juniornationals #karatecanada
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Kobudo Certification Clinic - Sunday May 24th
This full‑day Kobudo clinic is designed to support Karate BC referees and those interested in becoming a referee to work toward Kobudo Judge C, B, and A certification. Instruction will be led by Sensei Paul Sexton and Sensei Mike Scales, offering a valuable opportunity for hands‑on mentorship and detailed technical feedback.
Participants will work through a structured progression of basics, weapons handling, theory, kata, and practical evaluation components (Judge B and A).
The session will also include written testing and a guided review of different kobudo styles to deepen technical understanding.
Course Conductors: Sensei Paul Sexton and Sensei Mike Scales
Will the course be held online or in-person?
In-person and available virtually
*For those living outside the Lower Mainland, this clinic will also be available virtually.
Location: Yogi Dojo
32042 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1V7
Date: Sunday May 24, 2026
Start Time: 9:00AM
End Time: 4:00PM
Course / Certification Offered:
Kobudo Judge C
Kobudo Judge B
Kobudo Judge A
Course Fee:
Clinic Only 9 (Non members) $40
Clinic Only Members – FREE
Certification Fee (Members) – $20
Registration: Click link HERE
Items To Bring:
Gi
Weapons (long and short; Judge B/A candidates must perform a short and long weapon Kata)
#kobudorefereeclinic #KBC #kobudoclinic
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Congratulations to Sam Elliott, recipient of the Referee of the Tournament award at the 2026 Karate BC Provincial Championships, which took place April 11th & 12th at the Richmond Curling Centre. Presented by Referee Committee Chair Rob Walker (right) and Referee Development Program Coordinator Brendan Flower (left), this award recognizes a referee who demonstrates exceptional performance, professionalism, and dedication throughout the championship weekend.
Sam stood out for his consistency on the tatami, his calm and confident decision‑making, and his commitment to supporting athletes and fellow officials. His contribution helped elevate the standard of officiating at this year’s Provincials, and we’re proud to acknowledge his excellence.
#kbc #kbcrefereeaward #kbcprovincials
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Red Cross Standard First Aid Course with CPR Level C
This is a two component course (Blended Course). The Theory part is completed online prior to attending the Practical part of the course on May 2nd.
Cost: $140 – Karate BC members receive a $20 discount (promo code KBCFA2026)
Deadline to Register: End of day April 19th, 2026.
Date & Time: May 2, 2026 from 8:30am to 5:00pm
Location: #3 - 3160 Westwood Street in Port Coquitlam.
Instructor: Chris Browett
This Blended course is a Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR level C. The first part of the course is online. Theory materials will be sent to you at least one week in advance of the practical session on May 2nd.
The Theory component will take approximately 6-8 hrs to complete.
The Theory component needs to be completed prior to arriving for the course on May 2nd. You must bring a copy (digital or hardcopy) of your Theory completion certificate with you when you come to do the practical part of the course.
- Wear comfortable clothing.
- Please bring lunch (There are a few food places nearby to get food if you have a car available to you).
- Coffee and tea are available onsite.
Please visit our website for more details.
#firstaid #redcrossfirstaidcourse #cprcourse
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