The World Karate Association (WKA) will be having their first karate open tournament on December 3 at their headquarters on 27 Finland Street, St James, from 9am - 4pm.
Divisions being contested will include kata (formal exercises) and kumite (free sparring). The competitor fee is $60 for one event and $100 for two. Competitors must wear karate uniforms.
Rules of the tournament will go in accordance with the World United Karate Organization (WUKO) and the Trinidad and Tobago Karate Federation (TTKF).
WKA are presently under the direction of Sensei Richard Joseph (2nd degree black belt). Joseph has over 20 years experience and is a national referee. WKA has served the community for over two years and is widely accepted in the area.
All local referees can use this event to update their status and further practice refereeing skills. Referees must be in uniform (white shirt, red tie, blue blazer, grey pants\and black soft shoes).
This event is sanctioned by the TTKF, of which WKA is a chartered member.
Refreshments will be available for all.
For more information, call Sensei Joseph (681-4842) or log on to www.ttkf.org.
Source: www.newsday.co.tt