Front row L-R: Ian Ho, Alyssa Tsuyuki, Declan Tsuyuki; Middle row L-R: Cole Jeter, Kassie McKinnis, Ryan Jeter
Back row L-R: Asenath Yeung, Keanu Karsevar, Chris Wellbrook, Joseph Tsuboi, Kyle McKinnis, Crystal Lee
Ten athletes from the Lamorinda area competed at the Japan Karate Ryobu-kai tournament in Cupertino on Sunday, October 25. The team collected a total of 17 medals/trophies. These young athletes are all members of Northern California Karate-do, a traditional Japanese karate non-profit organization based in Walnut Creek and Danville. The results for the Lamorinda athletes:
Ian Ho, 6yrs, Beginner
Declan Tsuyuki, 6yrs, Beginner
Cole Jeter, 6yrs, Beginner - 1 Gold
Alyssa Tsuyuki, 9yrs, Beginner
Ryan Jeter, 8yrs, Novice - 2 Gold
Kassie McKinnis, 12yrs, Advanced - 1 Bronze
Joseph Tsuboi, 13yrs, Advanced - 2 Bronze
Asenath Yeung, 15yrs, Advanced - 1 Bronze
Chris Wellbrook, 15yrs, Advanced - 2 Gold, 2 Silver
Kyle McKinnis, 16yrs, Advanced - 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
The results for the Lamorinda athletes:
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA