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Upcoming Tournament Details

by GH

The High River and Vulcan Tekka Karate Club invitational Kata tournament will be held at the 187 Foothills Royal Canadian Air Cadet’s hanger at the High River Regional Airport south of High River, AB on Sunday, March 17th starting at 10AM.

Location:

High River Regional Airport – 187 Foothills Air Cadet’s Hanger

Date:

Sunday, March 17th, 2024

Time:

10AM Start

Tournament Rules:

This tournament is an opportunity for all students in the Vulcan Tekka and High River Karate Clubs to practice performing their karate kata’s in front of an audience. It does not include sparring (kumite) and is JUST FOR FUN. Parents, family members, and friends are all welcome to attend. There is no fee for participants or spectators.

Keep an eye out for more detailed information to come for other upcoming tournaments :

  • Sunday, April 14th, 2024 – Seiwa Kai Karate Invitational Kata Tournament – Calgary – This is a ‘for fun’ Kata only tournament. There is typically a fee to participate.
  • Sunday, April 28th, 2024 – Karate Alberta Tournament – Calgary – This tournament features athletes from across Alberta and includes Kata, Team Kata, and Kumite event categories. There is a fee to participate. Anyone doing Kumite (sparring) requires a set of both red and blue pads, mouth-guard and protective cup.

UPDATED Save the Date – Tournament Sunday, March 17th & No Class Family Day February 19th

by GH

The High River Karate Club will be hosting our annual invitational Kata tournament in conjunction with the Vulcan Tekka Karate Club this upcoming SUNDAY, March 17th 2024 at the Air Cadets hanger at the High River Regional Airport south of High River.

Details to be confirmed closer to March – watch this page for updates. The tournament will feature students from both the High River and Vulcan Tekka Karate clubs performing kata demonstrations. No sparring.

This tournament is a great opportunity for family and friends to come out and see what our students have been working on, so please plan to attend!

ALSO NOTE: NO CLASS MONDAY FEB 19th, 2024 FOR THE FAMILY DAY HOLIDAY. We will resume training on Thursday, February 22nd.

Seiwa Kai Tournament

by GH

Congratulations to all participants at the Seiwa Kai Invitational Kata tournament in Calgary on April 2, 2023!

Students from the High River and Vulcan Tekka Karate Clubs participated in the tournament, which saw approximately 70 competitors gather at the Guardian Angel school in Calgary.

The event was a great learning experience for those who were able to attend – an opportunity to perform kata in front of an audience and see participants performing a different style of karate (Goju Ryu), which has different structure and form.

Thank you to Doug Smerek and the Seiwa Kai Karate club for inviting us to participate!

Seiwa Kai Goodwill Tournament

by GH

On Sunday, April 2, 2023, students from the High River and Vulcan Tekka Karate clubs will be competing in the Seiwa Kai Goju Ryu Goodwill Kata Tournament in Calgary at the Guardian Angel School!

Participants in the Kata Tournament from High River and Vulcan Tekka Karate Clubs at the Spring 2019 Seiwa Kai Goju Ryu Goodwill Tournament

Location:

Guardian Angel School (K-6) CSSD, 20 Aspen Hills Dr SW, Calgary, AB T3H 0G5, Canada

Date:

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Schedule:

Check-in Time for Competitors – 9:30AM

Competition Start Time – 10AM

End Time – 2:30PM (expected)

Fees:

There is a $35 fee required per participant for entry into individual Kata competition.

There is an additional $30 fee required for any Team Kata entries (teams are typically composed of three people – $10/person).

Fees for the Vulcan Tekka and High River Karate Clubs must be paid in advance directly to Sensei Robert by March 24, 2023.

THERE IS NO FEE FOR SPECTATORS – ALL WELCOME TO COME WATCH AND CHEER ON OUR COMPETITORS!

Divisions:

Ages: 0-8, 9-12, 13-17, 18+

Colors: White, Yellow/Orange, Green/Blue, Brown/Black

Team Kata – Up to 13 years, 14 and up

Transportation:

If anyone would like to attend and does not have a ride, please let Sensei Robert know and we will arrange to carpool as-required.

Karate Kata Tournament

by GH

Congratulations to all the karate students who participated in today’s tournament!

Participants and Judges at the Tournament

Students from the High River and Vulcan Tekka Karate clubs met to compete against each other in our second ever friendly invitational tournament.

Students preparing for Individual Kata competition

Special thank you to the 187 Foothills Air Cadets Squadron for letting us host this amazing day at your facility once more.

Special extra thank you to Sensei Lyle, Sensei Dorothy, and Senpai Serge for helping with draws and judging for the day!

Special thank you to all the parents and friends who came out to cheer us on – your support is greatly appreciated!

And, last but not least, thank you to all the student for coming to learn some new skills (including learning how to deal with nerves) and to cheer each other on – You All Rock!

Grading and Last Class before Summer!

by GH
Sensei Robert with our new Yellow Belts!
Senpai Gillian, Ivy, Sensei Robert, & Nathan

Congratulations to Ivy and Nathan for reaching the rank of Yellow Belt! These two worked incredibly hard for their first color belt, with grading on our final class of the year, May 26, 2022 and we look forward to seeing what you’re capable of when we resume training in September!

Have a wonderful summer everyone and we’ll see you back in September! Check out our Facebook page for an announcement on start date TBD.

Kata Tournament

by GH

Last Saturday, March 26, Vulcan Tekka Karate Club and High River Karate Club members met at the 187 Foothills Air Cadets Squadron Hanger at the High River Airport for a Kata Tournament. Karate students competed for Gold, Silver, and Bronze in four divisions. Congratulations to everyone who participated!

A Special Thank You to:

  • The 187 Foothills Air Cadets for hosting the event in their hanger
  • Lyle and Dot Braunwarth, and Serge Laitre for assisting with judging and facilitating draws for the event
  • Family and Friends who came out to watch and learn more about karate
  • All of the Karate Ka, students, who came out to participate, learn, and do their best
  • Sherry Top for contributing photos from the event for this post

shodan grading

by GH

A big CONGRATULATIONS to Travis for successfully completing his Shodan (First Degree Black Belt) testing at the Vulcan Tekka Karate Club on October 21, 2021.

Travis has been training with the High River and Vulcan Tekka Karate Clubs for the last 5 years, and has made amazing progress over this time.

Well done Travis, and we look forward to continuing to learn and train with you!

Travis with his new Black belt and Shodan certificate
Kim (Shodan), Sensei Robert, Travis (Shodan), Gillian (Shodan), Sensei Sue

We’re baaaaack!

by GH

We are tentatively planning to start training again on Monday, September 13th at the Sheppard Family Park Munroe Barn in High River.

Class will begin at 7:00PM and run until 8:30PM for Adults

Class will begin at 7:00PM and run until 8:00PM for Children

Class will be Monday and Thursday nights weekly

New and returning members are very welcome!

Monthly Fees will be $60 per person per month

Please remember:

  • Bring a mask to wear indoors while training
  • If you do not have GI please wear comfortable clothes / gym strip
  • Bring a water bottle
  • Please DO NOT come to class if you are feeling sick, or unwell, or have any of the following symptoms: fever, new or worsening cough, new or worsening shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, runny nose, or loss of taste/smell.

We look forward to seeing everyone next week!