Tournament Update—NEW EVENT: Senior Black Belt Kumite

A new event has just been added for the very first time to the ISKF 2008 National Tournament: Senior Black Belt Kumite for men and women, ages 45 to 55. Rules will be the same as other adult kumite events.

The ISKF Technical Committee has fought hard for the inclusion of this event into the national tournament. A precedent was set by its inclusion in the upcoming 2008 ISKF Shoto Cup in Canada. This will be a trial for this event, so as many contestants as possible are encouraged to participate in order to guarantee the event’s continuance. There is no limit to the amount of contestants you may send from your region. Black Belt Senior Individual Registration Form.

What’s Happening Regionwide

The Southwest Region will be hosting the ISKF US National Championships and National Collegiate Tournament at the Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel, November 14–16 of this year. This event takes a great deal of preparation, not only by the participating athletes, but by the organizational committees. Many volunteers are needed and a great deal of money must be raised to properly host such a tournament.

Here are some the fundraisers and other related events happening throughout the region. Join in where you can. Proceeds from all events go to the National Tournament. All checks should be payable to ISKF 2008 Nationals.

ONGOING:

Tokaido Discount
From now until November, 2008, Tokaido is offering a 10% discount on all merchandise to anyone ordering thru www.tokaidojapan.com and using the special code ISKF2008. An extra 10% will be donated to the ISKF 2008 Nationals. Tokaido Black Belts, Tokaido Discount

Program ad sales have begun. Sales booklets available at Santa Monica Dojo or from your instructor. Everyone should sell one ad. Ad Form.

Makiwara Sales
Custom made makiwara boards available thru Jesse Carrara, Santa Monica Dojo. Makiwara boards like these retail from $300 to $350. Jesse be selling them for:

Orders should be directed to Jesse Carrara at (310) 384-9207

Training Sessions for scorekeepers/timekeepers in Thousand Oaks and San Diego. We need score keepers! You are the backbone of the tournament! Check with your instructor for details.

Windsurfing Lessons offered by Kei Fukuda, Venice Dojo, are ongoing thru the summer by demand. $60 per person. Contact Kei: 310-836-5528 (home), 310-463-9747 (cell).

NEW:

9/21 Outdoor Training/BBQ at Temescal Canyon Park. Training, 9 am—adults $25/youth (15 & under) $15. BBQ, 11:30 am—$5 per person. Training is not a prerequisite for the BBQ— non-training family & friends are welcome!

9/28 Golf A second golf tournament will be held at beautiful Los Verdes Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes. Starting time—11:15 am; entry fee—$95, includes golf cart rental. Contact Sam Kent: 310.390.8864