It was an exciting day at Highland High School on November 2nd, 2024! Our Kanreikai Karate of Connecticut students joined other dojos to show their best karate skills at the Warrior’s Challenge.
What Happened That Day
Everyone gathered early in the morning, ready to show their best moves in two main events: Katas (forms) and Fighting. The gym was energetic as family and friends cheered for all the competitors.
Our Kata Champions
In the Kata competition, our Kanreikai students showed amazing forms:
Second Place Winners:
- Genesis Castro
- Kyle Snider
- Phillip Case
Third Place Winners:
- Daniel Marin
- Kamila Tenecota
- Ned Bernardo
Our Fighting Champions
The Fighting matches were really exciting, and our students showed great spirit:
First Place Winner:
- Axel Zhumi
Second Place Winners:
- Noble Martins
- Daniel Marin
- Kyle Snider
Third Place Winners:
- Genesis Castro
- Mia Velez
More Kanreikai Warriors
These brave students from our dojo also showed great spirit:
- Isabelle Martins
- Iker Castro
- Pedro Martins
- Valentino Zacarias
Fun Day for Everyone
The tournament was a big success for Kanreikai Karate! Our students tried their best and showed great respect for each other. Everyone learned something new and had fun. It was amazing to see our dojo family come together and share their love for martial arts.
Many new friendships were made, and everyone left with big smiles and great memories. We’re so proud of all our students who represented Kanreikai Karate of Connecticut. We can’t wait for next year’s tournament!
Osu!