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Karate BC

Sport Governing Body for Karate in British Columbia

Kobudo Officials Certification Clinic and Zone 3 Officials Clinic

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Above: Mike Scales, Don Shapland, and Paul Sexton

On April 18, 2015, Zone 3 hosted a Kobudo Officials Certification Clinic. The kobudo clinic was their first ever Kobudo Certification Clinic and involved a written test, a demonstration of both a long and short weapon, as well as an evaluation (with explanation) of others performing these kobudo katas.

Karate BC Officials Chair Paul Sexton was the course conductor and drew upon Sensei Shapland for technical expertise.

“Once certified for kobudo, these Officials will be certified as kobudo kata judges. This certification process is a first in Canada as far as I know.” says Sexton.

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From Left to Right: John Lees, Mike Scales, Don Shapland, Paul Sexton, Caelyx James, Shane Morrow, Aly Tonn, and Barry Gower

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Zone 3 Officials clinic. The seminar portion took place in Langley at the Kimnik Shotokan Academy with the practical portion at the Zone 3 Playoffs at HD Stafford the next day.

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