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Shihan with medalists Mitchell Smith, Brandon Michaels, Christian Michaels, Julianna Cavendar, Max Salas

KEN ZEN ICHI KARATE TEAM EARNS

10 MEDALS AT 2005 NIKKEI GAMES

 

 

SAN PEDRO, CA  - August 23, 2005 – Members of the Ken Zen Ichi karate team competed at the 2005 Nikkei Games held at the Los Angeles Sports Arena Sunday August 21 and garnered a total of 10 medals.  The prestigious traditional martial arts tournament, which celebrates goodwill and friendship for the generations, included hundreds of participants from the disciplines of judo, kendo and karate.  The Ken Zen Ichi karate dojo is located at the Angel’s Gate Cultural Center under the supervision of Chief Instructor Michael Berger.

 

Team members included: Anthony Castellano; Julianna Cavender, third place kumite (sparring); Antonietta Khvang, third place kumite; Giovanni Mamone, third place kumite; Brandon Michaels, second place kumite; Christian Michaels, first place kata (forms), second place kumite; Max Salas, second place kumite, second place kata; Mitchell Smith, third place kata; and Louis Ybarra, third place kumite.

 

Ken Zen Ichi Dojo’s classes teach discipline, respect, physical fitness and self-defense.  In addition, recognition goes to “Warrior Scholars” who excel academically and

"Home of the Warrior Scholar"

participate in the dojo study hall.  The organization is affiliated with the International Karate Association under the direction of Grandmaster Soke Takayuki Kubota.   The traditional Japanese Shotokan dojo is located at the Angel’s Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St.
 


Julianna Cavendar - 3rd place, kumite
Antonietta Khvang - 3rd place , kumite
Giovanni Mamone - 3rd place, kumite
Brandon Michaels - 2nd place, kumite
Christian Michaels - 1st place, kata ; 2nd place , kumite
Max Salas - 2nd place, kata ; 2nd place, kumite
Mitchell Smith - 2nd place, kata
Louis Ybarra - 3rd place, kumite



Shihan with Asst Coach Sensei Tino Khvang and medal winners Mitchell
Smith, Brandon Michaels and Julianna Cavendar.


Christian Michaels stalking his opponent in route to a silver medal in kumite.


Julianna Cavendar delivers a roudhouse kick while winning bronze in her kumite division.

Congratulations ! ! ! !

Michael Robert Berger
International Karate Association
Ken Zen Ichi Kan
www.wayoflifekarate.com
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