The Abbotsford Shotokan Karate Dojo had a memorable day at the JKA-SKD Western Canada Karate Championships in Chilliwack on Nov. 5, taking home an impressive 34 medals.
A total of 19 local competitors attended the event, which was the first for the ASKD since the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to local competitions.
“Everyone did very well, and I feel very proud of how our students competed and the sportsmanship they displayed,” stated Sensei Sidhu.
The following members earned medals at the event:
- Satomi Knudsen - gold in team kata (choreographed techniques)
- Bernie Nixon - bronze in team kata
- Akari Knudsen - gold in team kata and bronze in kata
- Nicola Knudsen - gold in team kata and silver in kata
- Aubree Quinlan-Marshall - gold in kata and silver in kumite (sparring)
- Makenna Marples - gold in kata and gold in kumite
- Zuzana Landis - silver in kata, silver in kumite and bronze in team kata
- Connor Maclnnes - silver in kata and silver in team kata
- Josh Carr - bronze in kata and silver in kumite
- Maximos Landis - bronze in kata, silver in kumite and silver in team kata
- Avreen Chandi - gold in kata, silver in kumite and bronze in team kata
- Seerat Dhaliwal - bronze in kata and bronze in team kata
- Angelise Bruns - bronze in kata
- Auriana Landis - bronze in kata
- Ariana Landis won silver in kumite
- Christian Russell won silver in kumite and silver in team kata
- Jon Landis won bronze in team kata, bronze in kata and gold in kumite
- Mannat Dhaliwal won bronze in team kata
For more information on the club, visit abbotsfordkarate.com.