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Seiwa Kai Karate Tournament

by GH

On Sunday, April 13th, we will be attending the Sensei Rob Robinson Memorial Tournament hosted by the Calgary Seiwa Kai Goju Ryu Karate Club at the Guardian Angel School in South West Calgary.

Please see link to the tournament here for details!

This tournament is a chance for students to demonstrate their kata in front of an audience and practice for grading (if applicable) and the Karate Alberta tournament later this spring. There is no kumite (sparring) at this event. It is all in good fun and great practice, and a chance to see another style of karate from our own Shotokan style.

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who brought their forms in! We look forward to seeing you this Sunday, April 13th at the Guardian Angel School, 20 Aspen Hills Drive S W, Calgary, AB.

NOTES FOR COMPETITORS

  • Bring a water bottle and snacks
  • Plan to arrive by 9:30AM – competition will begin at 10AM
  • Plan to stay until early afternoon – bring a lunch, or plan to take a short lunch break:
    • Team Kata event has been after lunch at past events
    • If you win your individual kata division, you will be asked to stay for the finals after lunch, where winners from each division compete for the tournament trophy
  • Remember to have fun!

Upcoming Tournaments

by GH

There are some upcoming tournament dates to add to your calendars in the next few months – more details to follow. We are practicing a lot of Kata in class to prepare for these upcoming tournaments. They are a great way to challenge yourself in a fun and supportive environment, and to see and learn about other karate styles!

High River & Vulcan Tekka Clubs Invitational Karate Tournament

Date: Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

Location: 187 Foothills Air Cadets Squadron Hanger – https://maps.app.goo.gl/t7AW6Eva5vNcqPTM9

Time: TBC

Seiwakai Karate Club Invitational Kata Tournament

Date: Sunday, April 13th, 2025

Location: TBC

Time: TBC

Karate Alberta Tournament

Dates: May 30 – June 1, 2025

Location: TBC – likely South Calgary

Time: TBC

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.

NO KARATE – March 2 & 5, 2020

by GH

Please note – due to theater productions happening in Vulcan at the Prairie View Elementary School, the classes on March 2 & 5 which were originally planned to be re-located to Vulcan due to set-up for a program at Spitzee School, will now be cancelled.

No classes in either High River or Vulcan on March 2 & 5, 2020.

Classes will resume March 9th and 12th in Vulcan, and March 16th in High River.

Reminder that the Kata Tournament in Calgary is taking place on Sunday, March 15th. If you plan to attend, please let Sensei Robert know as soon as possible.

Family Day Holiday and Updates and Location Changes in March 2020

by GH

TOURNAMENT – SUNDAY, MARCH 15:

February is almost half-way over already, and we are busy training for the upcoming Seiwa Kai Invitational Kata Tournament. The Tournament location will be confirmed shortly (in Calgary), and will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Stay tuned for further updates on this in the weeks to come…

HOLIDAY MONDAY – FEBRUARY 17:

There will be NO karate at Spitzee School on Monday, February 17, for the Family Day holiday!

TRAINING IN VULCAN – FIRST 2 WEEKS OF MARCH:

During the first two weeks of March, Spitzee School Gym will be set up for Mission Impossible, and we will be training in Vulcan with the Tekka Karate Club. The Tekka Karate Club meets from 7:00PM to 8:30PM on Monday and Thursday nights at the Prairie View Elementary School in Vulcan, AB. Affected dates (at this time) are:

Monday, March 2 – Thursday, March 5 – Monday, March 9 – Thursday, March 12

March will be a busy and exciting month for the club – train hard and have fun!

 

 

Kata Tournament

by GH

Congratulations to all the Participants from High River and Vulcan who made it to the tournament on March 10 in Calgary. Below are some photos from the event.

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Participants in the Kata Tournament from High River and Vulcan Tekka Karate Clubs

 

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Participants and Members of the High River Karate Club who attended the Tournament

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Participants in the Team Kata Event – including Vulcan 1 & 2 Teams (with support from High River – i.e. Travis)

We have been back training at the Spitzee School Gymnasium for over a week now, and are enjoying being back!

As of March 18, training sessions have changed format slightly to include all members from 7-8:30PM, and color belts only from 8:30-9:00PM.

We are planning to run through to the end of May 2019, when we will break for the summer.

Grading and Updated Schedule

by GH

Congratulations Travis on attaining your Brown Belt during the class on Monday March 4th in Vulcan! You’ve worked very hard to get to this point – keep up the great work!

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Travis & Sensei Robert

Update on Class Location for the next few classes, as the gym at Spitzee school is unavailable for another week:

Thursday, March 7 – Sheppard Family Park (Munroe Barn)

Monday March 11 – Prairie View Elementary School in Vulcan

Thursday, March 14 – Sheppard Family Park (Munroe Barn)

Congratulations as well to Kim and Leanne from the Tekka Karate Club in Vulcan, who both attained their Shodan Black Belts during testing on March 4th.

 

Leanne and Kim of the Tekka Karate Club in Vulcan with their brand new Shodan certificates – March 4, 2019
High River Karate Club Black Belts with Travis in his brand new Brown Belt

Reminder: TIME CHANGE THIS SUNDAY – if you are headed to the tournament in Calgary this weekend, please remember to set your alarm clock ahead so you arrive on time! Registration begins at 9AM at St. Joan of Arc School. Good Luck Everyone!

Upcoming Tournament and important schedule information

by GH

Students from the High River Karate and Vulcan Tekka Karate Clubs will be attending the Seiwakai Goodwill Invitational Tournament again this year. The tournament runs Sunday, March 20, 2019 from 9AM to approximately 2:30PM at St. Joan of Arc School – 7970 Wentworth Drive SW, Calgary, AB.

This is a fun tournament – kata only, no kumite (sparring). It is a chance to meet other karate ka (students) in both shotokan and goju-ryu style karate, and test your skill in a relaxed environment where it is “just for fun”!

A copy of the Registration Form including Waiver for the tournament is available at the following link. Sensei will also have copies of the form available to complete at our next class on February 21, 2019.

SEIWA KAI GOODWILL INVITATIONAL REGISTRATION FORM

THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 FOR FAMILY DAY

Due to set up in the gym for a school activity, classes from February 25 to March 7 will be re-located.

****UPDATE****

Classes on Monday, February 25, Thursday, February 28, and Thursday, March 7 – will be held in the Munroe Barn at Sheppard Family Park in High River from 7-9PM.

Class on Monday, March 4, 2019 will be held at the Prairie View Elementary School in Vulcan from 7-8:30PM.

Upcoming Events and Gym Availability

by GH

Mark your calendars for this upcoming tournament in Calgary!

* Seiwakai Goodwill Karate Invitational Tournament *
Sunday March 18th 2018

ST Joan of Arc, 7970 Wentworth Dr SW, Calgary, AB,  T3H 0K2

 

Upcoming schedule changes – UPDATED!!:

Family Day week – Feb 19 and Feb 22 – we WILL be training at the Spitzee school gym on Thursday, February 22. However, we WILL NOT be training on Monday, February 19 due to the Family Day weekend.

Feb 26, Mar 1, Mar 5, & Mar 8 we will be heading to Vulcan to train with the TEKKA Karate Club – Vulcan Prairieview Elementary School – 305 6 Ave S, Vulcan, AB – meet beside the Hitchin Post to carpool if you will be attending. We will re-convene at Spitzee school on March 12 for the week before the Seiwakai tournament!