AMERICAN KANG DUK WON KARATE

"Our Tradition Continues"
38th Annual International Championships
March 31, 2012

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The night before the tournament, the black belts meet and go over all details of the tournament so everything gop as smooth as possible. Then, on the day of the tournament everyone arrives, friends are greeted, and then it is time to line up for the bow-in.



Opening Bow-In


After the bow-in the national anthems of Canada and the United States are sung and then announcments are given and awards are presented.


“Chief Warrant Officer 4” Michael Pracht, also an AKDW member,
officially returns the AKDW flag, along with an American flag, to Master Lawlor.
The flag accompanied CWO4 Pracht to Afghanistan and flew on several missions.
For a full presentation of the flag's journey, click here.


Karateka of the Year
Mrs. Jennifer Palumbo


President's Award
Master Frank Palumbo


Mr. John Amonetti is presented his black belt.

Kata Forms - Trophy presentation occurs at the conclusion of each division.

Weapons Forms

Sparring

Demonstrations - by the Black Belts and the Junior Demo Team occurred throughout the day.

Following are videos of the demos that were done during the tournament.
Master Lester Beyer - Meditation & Multiple Board Breaks.
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Master Dan Jones and Mr. Mark Sears - A sword cutting demonstration.
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The Black Belt Demo Team - A Spear Form.
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Mrs. Lisa Bonner - A Psi kata set to music.
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Mr. Jeremy Hopping - An open hand kata.
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Ms. Sherri Wilson - An Escrima kata set to music.
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Junior Demonstration Team
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The tournament has finished and the Black Belts gather together.



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