From left: Sophia Hong (second place Kata/second place Kumite), Liam Funk (second place Kata/third place Kumite), Cameron Atwood (first place Kata), and Nathan Funk (third place Kata/third place Kumite). Photo provided
Four karate students from The Karate and Fitness Place in Lafayette were recognized by the state of California for their participation and placing at The Fiestas 44th Annual Invitational International Karate Championship held in Los Angeles on Sept. 17. The certificates were signed by Assemblywoman Catharine Baker.