AMERICAN KANG DUK WON KARATE

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On Saturday, March 27th, 2010, American Kang Duk Won Karate conducted its 36th Annual International Championships at Jefferson Community College in Watertown, NY. Two hundred competitors representing twenty-five class locations (USA/Canada) participated in empty-hand & weapons kata and sparring divisions for novice through advanced brown belts levels.


2010 AKDW Karate Tournament Bow-in


The American Kang Duk Won Karate Tournament is one of the longest running traditional martial arts competitions on the East Coast. The event was coordinated by Master Robert Lawlor, president of AKDWK, and directed by the school's Master Instructors. Fifty-five Black Belt instructors were on hand to perform demonstrations and to judge throughout the day.

Mr. Michael Delouche, Queen's University Dojang Black Belt Instructor (Kingston, Ont. Can.) was named the Karateka of the Year for 2009.




Karateka of the Year
Mr. Michael Delouche

Congratulations and much appreciation to all members of American Kang Duk Won Karate, parents and families, and the staff of Jefferson College who helped in making this year's tournament an outstanding success!

Videos from the tournament
The Black Belt Demo Team performing a Kama form. Black Belt Demo Team
Master Jones executes a sword form. Master Jones sword form
Master Beyer breaks boards. Master Beyer breaks boards
Master Carpenter and Mr. Steria demonstrate Bo fighting. Bo fighting demo
Mr. Delouche and Mr. Patterson demonstrate fundamentals of mixed martial arts. Mixed martial arts demo

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