Martes, Enero 23, 2018

5th Zen Okinawan Karate Kobudo Tournament

GRAND SLAM!!
WMK Philippine Cobra dojo won the overall champion shorin ryu in the 3rd Zen last 2016 and the 4th Zen last year, 2017. Then, happened last 20th day of January 2018 at the Robinson's place Las Piñas, Las Piñas City, for the 3rd time, the WMK Philippine Cobra dojo brings home the bacon for winning the overall champion shorin ryu in the 5th Zen Karate Kobudo Tournament. Below are the winning photos.





The trophy

Before the tournament started, the 36 players of the WMK Philippine Cobra dojo, including their coach Jeremie Mendoza a shodan black belt, performed the Fukyugata Ichi infront of the officials.

The three infront are the first generation of the WMK Philippine Cobra dojo where the instructor is still Junko-sensei. Starting from the left is Jeremie-sempai a shodan black belt, Jaf-sempai 1st kyu, and Jimwel-sempai 3rd kyu.



Aside from the WMK Philippine Cobra dojo, there are seven other dojos joined the said tournament, namely the Harphy Eagle, the Sayen Karate Kobudo dojo, the WMK Redwolf dojo, the WMK Blackhawk dojo, the Starmall dojo Alabang, the LPKA, the Shishi dojo Martinville, and the Shishi dojo Southville.


The tournament started at 10 in the AM and lasted for eight hours. Kudos for all the players who joined and for all the parents who supports their kids!!