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In
line with the promotion of karatedo as martial arts and sports,
the 1st Karatedo Open Invitational Championship was held recently
in the town of Cortes.
The
event was participated in by seven karate clubs of the province,
namely: JKA San Miguel under Shihan Frank Dajunan, BSKA Tubigon
of Sensei Boy Baguio, Loon Karatedo Club of Nestor Pergis,
Panglao Karate Club of Sensei Rene Cubar, Black Scorpion Karate
Club of Sensei Jingjing Dosdos, Booy Martial Arts of Sensei
Elmer Baquero, and the Promotion for Integrated Martial Arts
of Cortes under Sensei Eldred Cua.
The
tournament started with the recognition of participants and
a welcome message from Cortes Vice Mayor Rodrigo Uy. A certification
was awarded to Shihan Frank Dajunan of JKA and Sensei Erussel
Concon Cua as PKF DECS and DepEd representative respectively.
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The
JKA San Miguel emerged as the tournament's overall champion.
The Black Scorpion Karate Club placed second and the
host club of Cortes got the third place. The karatedo
tournament was divided into two: the kata or non-combat
competition and the kumite or sparring. There were about
fifty karate practitioners and more than ten club instructors
who participated in the event.
The
tournament was officiated by Philippine Karatedo Federation
(PKF) Regional Director Manuel Aloba Sr. and national
judge Noeme Suarez.
The
organizers extended their heartfelt gratitude to Cong.
Edgar Chatto, Board Member Ae Damalerio and Jojo Veloso,
the Municipality of Cortes with Mayor Jasmin Balistoy
and Vice Mayor Rodrigo Uy, the barangay council headed
by Punong Barangay Romeo Labor, and AUSIE Water of Bingag,
Dauis, for the success of the activity.
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Another
tournament is scheduled on Feb. 24 at the BIT International
College Quadrangle. The BIT IC will host the said event in
line with its mission to encourage students to excel not only
in academics but also in the field of sports. It is noted
that the BIT IC Karatedo Team will represent Bohol in the
Regional PRISAA. Last year, the school fielded three karatedo
players to the National PRISAA. The BIT Karatedo team is trained
under the Japan Karate Association (JKA).
On
a final note, karatedo instructors are encouraged to join
the Regional Referee/Judge Training this coming February.
Interested karate instructors may contact or see BIT IC Karatedo
team coach Sensei Erussel Concon Cua or text or call Cell
No. 0928-750-1638 for more information.
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