Shihan Kai Leung's
12th Traditional Karate Invitational Championship
New York City • May 2006
The spirit of Karate came to life during Kai Leung's annual traditional Karate tournament. Over 400 competitors represented the Japanese and Okinawan styles of Karate.
The support of the East Coast Karate community and dozens of volunteers, referees and ring administrators made this another great martial arts experience.
![]() Kumite Grand Champion
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![]() Kata Grand Champion
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Shihan Kai Leung with special guests
Master Miyazaki (Karate) and Master Shina (Judo)
Shihan Kai Leung with Supporting Sensei:
Adel Elbehiry, Doug Pelinkovich, Gene Dunn, John Loeber, Steve Chan, Cesar Moreira

Cheryl Murphy and Irene Baras receive awards
from Sensei Cleve Baxter

Kassandra Cruz's winning kata form

Eric Soto's championship kata form

Sensei Sean Smith's dramatic weapons form
![]() Samantha Tong's Sai kata |
![]() Irene Baras' Sai kata |
![]() Teen Kumite competition |
![]() Youth Kumite competition |

Kandra Cruz and Youth competitors

Diana, Garbiella, and Andrea with awards

Shihan Kai Leung with Sensei Janet Molerio
Noh Shi Dojo competitors

Sensei Molerio's student from Pennsylvania






