Shihan Kai Leung's
13th Traditional Karate Invitational Championship

New York City • May 2007

The spirit of Karate came to life during the 13th traditional Karate Invitational Championships.
The tournament started off with an amazing performance of the United States national anthem
sung by Victoria Angueira.

Youth Competitors

Grand Champion Awards

Special appreciation awards were presented to supporters of the Traditional Karate Invitational Championships.

Carlos Lora vs. Scott Albarella

Marika Watanabe 1st place Kata	Diana Londono 1st place Kata
Taiszcha Castro 1st place Kata	Jackie Soto 1st place Kata • 2nd place Kumite

We hosted over 450 competitors many internationally experienced tournament officials including
World Karate Federation referees Shihan Cleveland Baxter (Chairman of the USA-NKF Referee Council)
and Shihan Cedric Barksdale.

The 13th Traditional Karate Invitational Championship hosted over 300 youth competitors
Destiny Vergara won two medals in her first tournament!

We were also supported by over 50 staff members and close to 1,000 spectators in attendance.

Shihan Leung with special guests Shihan John McClary (KWF-USA) and Sensei John Loeber (ISKF)

Master Miyazaki awarding Grand Champion Kata trophy to Kassandra Cruz	Shihan Leung • Sensei Elbehiry Grand Champion Kumite trophy to Scott Albarella
Black Belt Kata winners	Black Belt Kumite winners

We would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the many instructors, competitors, officials, spectators and staff members for supporting and contributing to this event.

The 13th Traditional Karate Invitational Championship was a huge success because of the support by many of the top dojos from the East Coast.

We offer special apprecation to Shihan Georges Aschkar for his friendship and help in making our tournament a success!!

Tournament set up staff

We want to thank the set up and clean up staff for their dedication and hard work in making our event a success.

The 14th Traditional Karate Invitational Championships will return to Queens College on Sunday May 18, 2008.

We look forward to seeing you again in 2008!