Courtesy of Sensei Takeshi Uchiage (Steveston Karate Club):
Carter is going to training at Naniwa High School, Osaka Japan this year under Japan National Team coach Sensei Kenichi Imai. Naniwa High School has more than 50% Japan Jr. National Team members including the Jr. World Champion.
The 45th Steveston International Invitational Tournament was held at the Steveston Indoor Tennis Court on Feb.10, 2018. Over 400 athletes entered this International tournament. From California, Oregon, Washington, Alberta and International Budo University Karate Club students came back again with Sensei Takamasa Arakawa. 9 men and 3 women entered the Kata and Kumite Divisions. University approved that students get credits from entering this tournament based on its history and the level of athletes and officials. We had an International Friendship Team Kumite match Japan vs International Team.
WKF officials who participated were Chuck Sweigart, WKF Referee, Yogender Chauhan from India, Brian James and Andreas Kuntze. We had a new tournament award by MLA John Yap, and we also had the General Council Japan trophy and Mayor Wakayama’s cup.
For the first time this year, we used a new computer program which included 60 inch monitors.
