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Team
KIXXX On Stage at Kumite Classic
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The Karate Institute brought a group of 9 competitors to the Kumite Classic NBL Tournament in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a SuperGrand qualifying tournament and the team did very well, placing 1st through 4th in all the divisions entered. We faced the best competitors from all over the US and the world including Guatemala, Italy, and Puerto Rico. The highlight of the trip was when Team KIXXX Competitive Demo Team placed first in the division and was asked to perform during the Night Time Finale on stage. We are extremely proud of the team as well as all our competitors as they prepare for the AKA Grands/Bluegrass NASKA tournament in June. Click here to view pictures of the tournament or here to view more competition videos of the team of the Kumite Classic.
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2008 Millennium Tournament |
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This year's Millennium Tournament was held over two days, May 3 and 4, 2008, and was sanctioned by the Professional Karate Commission. Even with the 200+ competitors, many coming from PA and NY, the tournament proceeded very smoothly and quickly. The Karate Institute's Team KIXXX won the Best Demonstration Team Award and the impromptu KI Sparring Team won 1st place in the Team Sparring Division. For pictures from the event, go to Gallery/Tournament/2008 Millennium PKC or click here.
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Demos
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Special Events
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Karate Institute Demo at the 2008 KidShow |
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The Karate Institute outshined again at the 2008 KidShow this weekend. The Demo Team dazzled the crowd on Saturday and Sunday, garnering compliments, kudos, and recognition from mall goers, teachers, and organizers alike. The show consisted of high-energy displays of self-defense, weapons, forms and included everyone from the adorable Lil' Dragons to the "more seasoned" adults. Of note were the Matrix - Rise of Neo skit, and the exciting finale from Team KIXXX. The KI Booth also won 2nd Place for Creativity of Display with our torri gate and face painting. Thank you to everyone for supporting the event and helping out where you're needed. You're what makes our school special! For lots of pictures, click here. |
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2007 KI black Belt Extravaganza |
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Martial Arts as a Family Affair
It is something that we have always known and strongly believed in here at the Karate Institute: Family martial arts classes boost confidence, improve fitness and cement family bonds. In a recent article by the same title, Jeanette Moninger from Prevention magazine explores how the martial arts can benefit everyone from young children to adult. Moninger asserts that the sport has become very much a family affair by providing multiple benefits from helping to bully-proof kids, to sharpening focus for kids with ADHD, to empowering mothers and daughters. To read more of this article and related articles, click on the links above or go to this page.
Looking for a Different and Fun Birthday Party Idea? The Karate Institute provides one of the best Birthday parties in the area! The parties are held on either Saturdays or Sundays and we providing everything: fun activities, food & drinks, paper goods, goody bags and even a karate demo! All you have to do is relax and enjoy the festivities. Tell me more!
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"Wow,
What a show!!" was the common statement heard as the
students of the Karate Institute put on the Best Martial Arts
Show in Town at the 2007 Karate Institute Black Belt
Extravaganza. The event showcased this year's Black Belt
Candidates ranging from Junior Black Belts to 5th Degree Black
Belt. The mix of martial arts skills (forms, weapons,
self-defense) with creativity, music, lighting, and a touch of
the theatrics made for a high-energy, exciting, and masterful
stage show. A highlight of the show was when Sensei
Mercedes Janes took to the stage for her traditional 5th Degree
Black Belt program. Combining techniques, confidence and
command of the martial arts, Sensei Mercedes, along with her
Black Belt ukes, showed her prowess, control and proved why she
is such an inspiration to her students. Although no
"flash" photography was allowed during the show, we were able to
capture some of the action without the flash.
