June 3rd, 2009

This is the final month to get PKC points before the International / National season ends. (July 7) Many competitors have waited all year for this and may be locked in or still scrambling for points. This is the thrill of competition when it is very close. Two or three competitors vying for the top spot for the PKC title. Although this ends the National season we are right in the middle of the Region IV season. That takes a little pressure off the National race and gives the PKC competitor the chance to prepare for the Regional title.
Last weekend Papo and Lynn Villarubia’s 12th Annual Greater Rochester Open was a huge success. The well-planned and executed tournament had many talented Martial Artist testing their skills against worthy opponent from both the USA and Canada. The grappling has become a part of many martial art tournaments and is growing. The interest has no age or gender limitations, which surprised me when I observed young girls displaying excellent grappling abilities on the mat. Their strength and stamina is impressive.
The tournament went much faster this year allowing competitors and their family’s an early start on the trip home. The teamwork of Ed Troutman, Diane and Ron Cain, Hillary Weston and Bill Adams working the floor aggressively kept the rhythm and flow of the event easy for me to announce. Many smiling faces could be seen as the kids divisions finished and they marched off the floor proud of their trophies.
Our newest promoter Master Bill LaVoice and his family will host their first PKC/PKC4 event the Lion’s Den Karate Championships held at Beaver High School, Beaver, PA on July 11, 2009. For more info call 724 495 7646. This event is also rated PKRA Max Points. Master LaVoice has been working very hard and very close with me to assure a great tournament experience when you attend the Lion’s Den Karate Championships.
Next, on September 4, 5, and 6, 2009 is the PKC 20th Annual 2009 International Karate Championships and Awards Banquet. This is the time to make your hotel reservations so you don’t miss the event we all look forward to each year. All PKC competitors from the USA and Canada will be honored for their individual accomplishments for the 2008/2009 PKC International competition season. The tournament is held at the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center 202 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN you can call 800 228 9290 to make reservations. This year each PKC Region will bring a Black Belt team consisting of four men and one woman to compete against the other Regions. This will be very exciting and action packed. Make sure you attend the night show and cheer Region IV to victory. This season PKC 2009/2010 International competition will allow each Region to have 4 double point and one triple point tournaments. The events designated can be permanent or change each year. Competitors will have a greater chance to rack points for their Region or International ventures with this flexibility. .
Coming your way in Region IV for the rest of the year are familiar tournaments we have competed in the past years. These events will be posted for your info and planning.
Master Del Rounds will have his Lake Erie Karate Championships Saturday September 26, 2009 which will be held at the Cambridge Springs High School, Cambridge Springs, PA For more informational call 814 734 9664.
Master Dwayne McKinney is hosting his 3rd Annual Unified Open Tournament Saturday October 3, 2009. This event will be held at the North Star Christian Academy, Rochester, NY. Master McKinney has set high standards to make his event a competitor’s favorite. For more information call 585 436 8330.
Master Frank Caliguri will host the 37th annual Pennsylvania Karate Championships. This is the longest running karate tournament in this part of the United States and also the PKRA Champion Awards. This tournament will be held at the Valley High School, New Kensington, PA. For information call 724 335 9300.
The 34th King Cobra Karate Open and PKC Region IV Awards Banquet Friday / Saturday January 29/30, 2010. Held at the Avalon Hotel in downtown Erie, PA. This will be the first triple National and Regional point tournament for outside the PKC Internationals. Also, a team from the United Kingdom will be there to compete against a USA team for good sportsmanship and comerady. For more info call 814 860 1602.
Also, Masters Bill Adams, Gaffar Adam and Curtis Smith have tournaments yet to be announced.
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to call me at 814 860 1602


Master John Barton
President PKC4

Master Bill Adams hosted his first tournament in twelve years in his spacious and magnificent Dojo.  With almost 150 competitors the tournament ran like a fine-toothed machine and problem free.  The PKC turnout provided excellent competion for all with exciting Martial Arts skills displayed for all that attended.  This event was split into a morning tournament for the children and an afternoon tournament for the adults.  The tournament ended early and everyone enjoyed the beautiful awards presented.  Many PKC members acquired last minute points before the National season ended securing their perspective National titles. 
 
Coming next for PKC Region IV is Arnold Johnson’s American Shotokan Karate and Kung Fu Open Saturday August 2, 2008 at the Lew Davies Center on Park Ave in Meadville, PA 16335.  For information call 814 337 3287.  This is Arnold’s first tournament in several years and had hosted his events prior at Conneaut Lake Park.  It was great and the competitors would compete hard at the tournament and then have a blast at the Park.  Unfortunately, the park is closed and no hope for a future reopening.  Hope to see you there and gear up for a new National season.
 
The PKC International tournament and awards banquet scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 29, 30 & 31, 2008.  This will be held at the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center East 7202 East 21st Street Indianapolis, IN.  The rooms a going fast so don’t wait to book your room, call 317 352 1231.  You must be present at the banquet to receive your award.  Do not delay call today.

6-15-08

The competition was excellent at Papo and Lynn Villarrubia’s 11th Annual Greater Rochester International Martial Arts Championship.  Competitors from Canada, NY, Pennsylvania and Ohio met on the battlefield to vie for double points as the PKC National season comes to an end.  continued

5-27-08

Here I am in Los Angeles, California enjoying an awesome vacation.  There is so much to see and do that I’ll look forward to coming back to LA again. 

by John Barton 4-7-08

Spring is finally here and was right on track in the middle of the competition season. Although we did not have any PKC4 rated events in March, were still moving forward with the development of our region series and web site.

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