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Fierce competition: Friday Night at New England Open

The New England Open is a long-standing tournament in the North American Sport Karate Association (NASKA) league.  The eventdraws competitors from all over the New England area and the NASKA 5A rating brings many top competitors looking for good competition and ratings points.  The 2011 tournament was held June 3-4, 2011 in Marlboro, [...]

By |2017-11-24T21:08:43-06:00June 3rd, 2011|KRANE, NASKA World Event, Tournament Review|Comments Off on Fierce competition: Friday Night at New England Open

Sun, Fun, Competition: Gator Nationals 2011

Starting on Friday the 13th did not bring any bad luck to the 2011 Gator Nationals.  The Friday evening events went off without a hitch and the eliminations on May 14, 2011 included some historic fighting match-ups and inspirational performances in forms and weapons.  It was a like a return to the early 90s [...]

By |2017-11-24T21:08:43-06:00May 14th, 2011|NASKA World Event, Tournament Review|Comments Off on Sun, Fun, Competition: Gator Nationals 2011

Gator Nationals Opens with growth

After last year's Gator Nationals, we let out the secret of what a great event it turned out to be.  In 2011, the tradition of the eventcontinued with a great venue and a great location plus now that the secret is out - growth.  May 13-14, 2011 were the dates for the event [...]

By |2017-11-24T21:08:43-06:00May 13th, 2011|NASKA World Event, Tournament Review|Comments Off on Gator Nationals Opens with growth

Proper, Pinnacle and Pacific Jewel Nationals!

It was a great weekend in the Pacific Northwest on May 6-7, 2011 in Vancouver, Washington, where Noah and Deanna Bertsch proudly host the Pacific Jewel Nationals, one of the classiest and nicest events in the nation.  Even with pouring rain all weekend long, you couldn’t help but be excited.  The fresh mountain [...]

By |2017-11-24T21:08:43-06:00May 8th, 2011|NBL, NBL WestPac National Conference, Tournament Review, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Proper, Pinnacle and Pacific Jewel Nationals!

Friday and Saturday Eliminations coverage from the 2011 Quebec Open

Five awesome teams battled it out Friday night on stage for men's team sparring the evening of April 29, 2011 a the Quebec Open in Quebec City, Canada.  One judge commented before the matches started that all these fights could be held Saturday night during the finals instead of running through all the teams [...]

By |2017-11-24T21:08:43-06:00April 30th, 2011|NASKA World Event, Tournament Review|Comments Off on Friday and Saturday Eliminations coverage from the 2011 Quebec Open

Quebec Open: An International Mix

There was a buzz in the air as hundreds of spectators entered the venue for the 2011 Quebec Open.  Held in Quebec City, Canada the weekend of April 29-30, 2011, the Quebec Open is famous for its nighttime show and after party. We were ready for it all.  The event also drew competitors from [...]

By |2017-11-24T21:08:44-06:00April 30th, 2011|KRANE, NASKA World Event, Tournament Review|Comments Off on Quebec Open: An International Mix

Canada’s Best unleash deadly venom at the International Cobra!

  Montreal, Quebec, Canada– On Saturday, April 16, 2011 Pierre Saulnier proudly presented the annual International Cobra Karate Championships in Deux-Montagnes – a tiny suburb within the beautiful city of Montreal. The NASKA Canada AA and NMAC Elite AAA event was held in the spacious Olympia Deux-Montagne boasting 17 rings, including two stages. [...]

By |2017-11-24T21:08:44-06:00April 10th, 2011|Tournament Review|Comments Off on Canada’s Best unleash deadly venom at the International Cobra!

Golden Gate Nationals Brings New Stars to Light

In beautiful Santa Clara, California over the weekend of April 8-9, 2011, Jordan and Felipa Pallen hosted their annual Golden Date Internationals, promising great competition and lots of fun!  The turnout was great, hosting people from all over the USA, Canada and Mexico.  And the host Jordan and Felipa Pallen offered their typical [...]

By |2017-11-24T21:08:44-06:00April 9th, 2011|NBL, NBL WestPac National Conference, Tournament Review|Comments Off on Golden Gate Nationals Brings New Stars to Light

Jake Presley: Amerikick Internationals 2011 1-2 Watch

The 2011 Amerikick Internationals 1-2 Watch selection is Jake Presley of Nashville, TN - He's only 8-years-old.  In fact, he just turned 8 on February 27th.  Wait, let's think about that again - he's only EIGHT and Jake Presley is already competing as though he has been on the circuit for twice that [...]

By |2017-11-24T21:08:44-06:00April 3rd, 2011|1-2 Watch|Comments Off on Jake Presley: Amerikick Internationals 2011 1-2 Watch

2011 Amerikick Internationals – we like!

With a goal of starting the finals at 6:00 p.m., the Amerikick promoters set the bar high because it meant running with efficiency in order to be done with the Saturday competition as early as possible to allow for the finals set up.  The efficiency was there and the finals started nearly on time [...]

By |2017-11-24T21:08:44-06:00March 31st, 2011|NASKA World Event, Tournament Review|Comments Off on 2011 Amerikick Internationals – we like!