Shihan George Aschkar's
2007 Kyodai Karate-Do Challenge
Queens, NY • October 2007
Shihan Leung (c) with Steven Holguin, Edward Nieto, Jackie Soto, Sebastian Acosta
Shihan Kai Leung and tournament host Shihan Georges Aschkar
Juan Carlos Arizaga winning 2nd place in Kata and Kumite
The International Shotokai Karate-Do Federation under the direction of Shihan Kai Leung attended Shihan Georges Ashkar�s 2007 Kyodai Karate-Do Challenge on October 28, 2007.
Shihan Kai Leung, Jackie Soto 1st Place Kata Winner, Shihan Cleve Baxter
Sebastian Acosta 1st place (L), Edward Nieto 2nd place (C) in Black Belt Kata
Jackie Soto (R) Place 3rd in Women Black Belt Kumite
The tournament was very well run with the help of Shihan Mario Arthur the President of the Haitian Sports Foundation.
Shihan Kai Leung (R) and Shihan Mario Arthur (L)
Shihan Cleveland Baxter WKF referee and Shihan Cedric Barksdale WKF referee and founding members of the newly formed New York Traditional Karate League were there to help run this annual event.
Sebastian Acosta performing Superinpei and winning first place
Shidoin Edward Nieto performing Gojushiho-sho and winning second place
Our students had a great time and we look forward to attending Shihan George Ashkar's 2008 tournament!