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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!