by Scott Knowles | Sep 17, 2019 | News, Tournaments
Club Members,
We are excited to launch year three of our BKA Tournament Team! Our team members received specialized training at exclusive training sessions throughout the year, and every member saw successes at the events they attended. We’re now ready to select our new team! The selection process is available for members ranked Green and up, and will be hosted on September 29th at the Grandview Dojo.
Check out the link below for more information, and please contact us if you have any questions. To register to participate in the tryouts process, please take a moment to fill out the registration form online.
If you are interested in trying out for this year’s team, please complete your application at the link below by September 27th, 2019.
http://edmonton-karate.com/tournamentteamselection.html
Thanks, and we hope to see you there!
by Scott Knowles | May 23, 2019 | News
The Bushido Karate Association is offering an exciting summer camp for your karate kid! The camp will include opportunities to further karate training in both kata and kumite, as well as enrichment in self-defense, technique, and physical fitness. Your son or daughter will be able to enjoy indoor and outdoor karate, sports, and crafts. Come join us, and have fun!
Registration is now open!
http://www.edmonton-karate.com/summercamp.html
THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS YEAR…
BUNKAI
The art of analyzing kata to find the application behind the moves. Learn about practical self-defense techniques contained within the katas, and practice general skills to keep yourself safe!
KUMITE
Students will learn the rules of the international ring, work on their kumite strategy, and test their speed and agility with fun and challenging drills!
INTERNATIONAL KATA
A wide range of unique and interesting katas are performed on the international stage. Your child can try out movements and techniques from different styles of karate, and maybe even learn a cool new kata!
“BRING A FRIEND” DAY!
On Wednesday July 31st, students are welcome to bring one friend to join them for the day. Let a friend get a safe & accessible introduction to karate, and show off your own skills!
Note: Participants will be required to fill out the standard Bushido waiver and pay a $20 fee.
Sign up now for a fun-filled, active, and exciting week!
July 29th- August 2nd
Grandview Heights Community Hall
12603 63rd Ave, Edmonton
Cost per Child: $40/day or $160 for the week
Note: Minimum of 10 students registered by June 30, 2019 for camp to go forward.
by Scott Knowles | May 15, 2019 | News
Club Members, the BKA had 5 candidates for grading being examined at the Southern Alberta Black Belt grading in Didsbury on May 4th. We would like to announce the following rankings:
Sensei Craig Pettie – to Godan (5th Degree)
Sensei Scott Knowles – to Yodan (4th Degree)
Sensei Bernadine Jugdutt – to Sandan (3rd Degree)
Sensei Sara Mah – to Shodan (1st Degree)
Sensei Shawn Larmand – to Shodan (1st Degree)
The Bushido Karate Association is incredibly proud of all that you have accomplished. Well earned! Thank you as well to all students and member of the wider BKA family who came to support our club members. The organization had a great day!
by Scott Knowles | May 11, 2019 | Gradings, News
Great grading last night! 17 promotions to all coloured belt ranks, including 9 new green belts. 45 people at the dojo, including 15 instructors, and 24 women. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms who worked hard on Friday!
by Scott Knowles | Apr 18, 2019 | News, Tournaments
Congratulations to the 32 members of the Bushido Karate Association who attended the Whitecourt Tournament last Saturday. There were a number of notable performances:
Sensei Bernadine Jugdutt Gold in Kumite, Silver in Kata
Sensei Raye Willms Bronze in Kumite
Sensei Elise Leong-Sit Gold in Kata, Bronze in Open Kata, Silver in Kumite
Sensei Michael Chmay Bronze in Kata, Silver in Kumite
Sensei Scott Knowles Silver in Kata
Sensei Craig Pettie Bronze in Kumite
Shawn Larmand Silver in Kata, Gold in Kumite
Ryan Bangit Gold in Kata, Gold in Kumite
Sara Mah Gold in Kata, Gold in Kumite
Andrea Margaret Milne-Epp Bronze in Kata
Ava Milne-Epp Bronze in Kumite
Ethan Wang Gold in Kata, Silver in Kumite
Kai Barrett Silver in Kata
Danilo Bangit Gold in Kata, Gold in Kumite
Claire Beaudoin Bronze in Kata, Silver in Kumite
Our junior members ranks Blue and down and team members collected a further 20 medals with very strong showings in their divisions.
On behalf of the seniors Instructors, I am proud of all accomplishments for all of our students. I’d also like to credit the Instructors working with the BKA Tournament Team for the obvious success of your program.
by Scott Knowles | Feb 23, 2019 | News
As we have discussed throughout the year, it is the 25th Anniversary of our organization! To celebrate we unveiled a brand new logo, and have been giving away water bottles, pens, tattoos, and more.
Our team has worked to design brand new BKA Jackets, and we are now making them available to our members!
These StormTech jackets are available for purchase in two styles: a track jacket and an insulated jacket.
Both styles are available to youth and adult members.
Sizing guides are available on online order page!
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ORDER ONLINE AT THIS LINK: http://edmonton-karate.com/orderjackets.html
Orders must be received by February 28th, 2019.
Cheques made payable to Bushido Karate Association. Please have payment submitted in to Sensei Scott (Grandview) or Sensei Raye (Derrick) by February 28th, 2019.
