KV Martial Arts Centre will be hosting a Summer Camp for Provincial Team Competition athletes from Friday August 12 to Sunday, August 14 at the KV Martial Arts Centre located at 67-B Marr Road, Rothesay, N.B. The camp is open to all individuals age 11 and up who are interested in karate competition for both Kumite and Kata. Training hosted by KNB and Karate NS Coaches. The camp is open to all karate styles and provinces; there will be both indoor and outdoor activities throughout the camp with karate training mixed with other events both on site and off site.

Instructor List:

Randy Rix – Head Coach KNB

Romain Losier – Head Kata Coach KNB

Mitchell German – Head Coach KNS

Jeff Murphy – Coach KNS

Sam German – Coach KNS

Hilary Pond – Coach KNB

Neil Pond – Head Instructor – KV Karate

Please see the itinerary below for more events details. For those travelling from out of town, accommodations can be made at the following nearby hotel:

Welcome to Competition Summer Camp!

This camp is hosted by KV Martial Arts Centre and is sponsored by Karate New Brunswick. We are excited to have participants from Nova Scotia and PEI as well.

Special thanks to the N.S. coaching staff for supporting & participating in this event!

Some last minute details:

Please bring outdoor running shoes, sunglasses & sunscreen (if necessary)

Bring lots of water (some will also be available at the dojo)

Bring light snacks if necessary (for between meals). Some snacks will also be available at the dojo.

Stay together! Do not go anywhere alone outside or off of the property.

Please check in with instructors before being dismissed or leaving the property.

Be very careful when outside. Watch out for vehicles!

Please! Notify the instructors of any injuries, health problems or complications.

Please notify instructors and volunteers of any food allergies or dietary constraints.

Lunches will be provided and are vary basic (BBQ items & finger food). If you have a specific dietary requirement, please be prepared to bring those food items with you.

Bring a note book and pen/pencil to write down what you have learned. Get the most out of the experience.

Parents are welcome in the dojo and for lunch.

No outdoor footwear in the dojo. No food in the dojo (training area).

All garbage goes into garbage cans. Recycling goes in recycling containers.

Have Fun!

FOR FUN, FOR SPORT, FOR LIFE!

Chateau Saint John:                      369 Rockland Road, Saint John, N.B.

                                                            1-506-644-4444

                                                            chateau@chateausaintjohn.ca

                                                            Price Range (approx.):           $170.00/night

rothesaymotel@gmail.com

If you are interested in billeting an athlete from another area, please let Sensei Pond know by e-mailing KVKarate@gmail.com.

 Camp Fees:           $75.00/day or $150 for all 3 days.

Timber Top Adventures: $40.00

Itinerary:

 Friday August 12:

KV Dojo: Rothesay Ballet School:

AM: 9:00 - 9:30 Group Warm Up (Kata/kumite)

9:30 – 10:30 Kumite Basics Basic KataTraining

10:30 – 11:00 Kumite Drills Workshop (Kata Judging & Rules)

11:00 – 12:00 Kumite Rules & Matches Kata Match Simulations

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch @ Dojo

PM: 1:00 – 2:00 Outdoor Activity

2:00 – 2:30 Group Warm Up (Activation Training for kumite/Kata)

2:30 – 4:00 Kumite Workshop: Learn a new kata

Attack vs Defense

Ring Management

Match Simulations Kata Presentation

4:00 - 4:30 Workshop (diet, exercise, mental preparation) – Hilary

5:00 – 6:00 BBQ (@ Dojo)

6:30 – 7:30 Fit Light Challenge: Reaction Drills Circuit Training Combat Simulator 7:30 – 8:30 Stretching Workshop – Jon Tracy

Saturday August 13:

KV Dojo: Rothesay Ballet School: AM:

9:00 - 10:30 Morning Run & Outdoor Workout

10:30 – 12:00 Kumite (Skills & Drills) Kata (Skills & Drills)

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch @ Dojo

PM: 1:00 – 1:30 Group Warm Up

1:30 – 2:30 Kumite (Skills & Drills) Kata (Skills & Drills)

2:30 – 3:30 Kumite (Team Level) Kata (Team Level)

3:30 – 4:00 Mental Preparation Exercises – Jon Tracy

4:30 – 7:30 BBQ & Pool Party (Pond Residence)

Sunday August 14:

AM: 9:00 - 10:30 Morning Run & Outdoor Workout

10:30 – 12:00 Kumite (Team Level) Kata (Team Level)

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch @ Dojo P

M: 1:00 – 3:30 Timber Top Adventures (Zip Line)

Timbertop!

If you are interested in attending, please note that in your registration.

Timber Top Adventures (Zip Line)

Sunday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: 730 Dominion Park Road, Saint John, N.B.

Important! You must fill out & sign an on line waiver before participating.

Timber Top Adventures website: www.timbertop.ca

Under age 19 MUST be signed by parent or guardian

What to bring?

Full coverage Foot wear (running shoes, hiking boots)

Gloves

Picture I.D.

Water & snacks

Hair elastics (tie back long hair)

Comfortable clothing

FOR FUN, FOR SPORT, FOR LIFE!

Questions         Contact: kvkarate@gmail.com

FOR FUN, FOR SPORT, FOR LIFE!

KV Martial Arts Centre will be hosting a Summer Camp for Competition athletes from Friday August 20 to Sunday, August 22 at the KV Martial Arts Centre located at 67-B Marr Road, Rothesay, N.B. The camp is open to all karate styles and will be offering a KNB training clinic on Saturday, August 21, hosted by KNB’s Head Coach, Sensei Rix and his instructor team.

There will be both indoor and outdoor activities throughout the camp with karate training mixed with other events both on site and off site. Please see the itinerary below for more events details. For those travelling from out of town, accommodations can be made at the following nearby hotels:

Camp Fees:

$75.00/day or $150 for all 3 days.

Itinerary:

Friday August 20:              Instructors: Sensei Hilary Pond, Sensei Neil Pond

AM:     9:00  - 10:00              Warm Up & Basic Training

10:00 – 11:00              Workshop (Kumite Rules)

11:00 – 12:00              Kumite Match Simulations    

12:00 – 1:00               Lunch

PM:      1:00 – 2:00                 Outdoor Activity

            2:00 – 2:30                  Warm Up (Activation Training for kumite)

            2:30 – 3:30                  Workshop (Key Drills: Attack vs Defense – Ring Management)       

            3:30 – 5:00                  Workshop (diet, exercise, mental preparation)

            5:00 – 6:00                 BBQ (@ Dojo)

            6:00 – 8:00                 Game Night (@ Dojo)

Saturday August 21:         Indtructors: Sensei Rix, Sensei Hilary Pond

AM:     9:00 - 10:00             Outdoor Activity

            10:00 – 12:00           KNB Team Training (Kumite)

            12:00 – 1:00              Lunch

PM:      1:00 – 3:30              Juniors:  Outdoor Activity (Timbertop Adventures) https://timbertop.ca/

                                                Seniors:  Team Training

            4:30 – 7:00               BBQ & Pool Party (Pond Residence)

Sunday August 22:            Instructors: Sensei Losier, Sensei Neil Pond

AM:     9:00 – 10:00            Outdoor Activity

            10:00 – 12:00           KNB Team Training (Kata)

            12:00 – 1:00             Lunch

PM:      1:00 – 1:30               Warm Up (Activation Training for kata)

            1:30 – 3:00               New Kata Training/ Kata Presentation

            3:00 – 4:00              Workshop (Kata Judging/video review)

            4:00-4:30                 Game Time & Good Bye!       

FOR FUN, FOR SPORT, FOR LIFE!

Toronto

Instructor: SENSEI RANDY RIX

Hosted at ATLANTIC KARATE CLUB

14 PURCELLS COVE ROAD, HALIFAX

Saturday, Oct. 19

9:00am-10:30am Ages 5 to 11

10:30am-12:30am Ages 12 and up

12:30pm-2:30pm Lunch

2:30pm-4:30pm Ages 12 and up

Sunday, Oct. 20

10:00am - Noon All ages, Adults, Dojo Coaches and Instructors

Free for all Canada Chito Ryu Members!

For more information e-mail: maharjordan@gmail.com

Tournament General Information, Date & Location

The tournament will be held from October 12-13 at the Delta Hotel, at 18 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4A1. There will be optional clinics on Saturday for athletes, coaches, and officials. The tournament itself will take place on Sunday, October 13.

At the hotel, the ballroom will be used for the main tournament area, with three rings. There will be two designated change rooms, one hospitality room, and one room for officials. If interested there is parking available at the Delta, though the hourly rate is $3/h, or $18.50 plus taxes for the whole day/night.

Clinics (Saturday, October 12)

We are happy to announce the following guest facilitators:

The officials’ clinic will be facilitated by Babak Sotoudeh.

The cost to take the 1-Day course is $100 plus $50 to test for national certification or for those looking to renew.

Karate PEI plans on using the new Kata scoring system at the tournament so it is an ideal opportunity to go over concerns or questions with Babak and get experience using the new rules prior to the nationals next year.

The kumite clinic with be facilitated by Germain Bisson.

More information about the other clinics will follow shortly

The kata clinic will be facilitated by Romain Losier.

More information about the other clinics will follow shortly

Hotel

The Delta (18 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4A1) is offering a discount rate of $134 a night (this does not include taxes or other fees) for 2 standard queen-sized beds. This rate will be available for the dates of October 8-16th. To book at this rate, reservations must be made not later than Tuesday, October 8th. To book a room at this rate, you can call the reservation desk and ask for the “Atlantic Karate Championships” rate, or clinking on the following link: Atlantic Karate Championships Hotel Rate Link.

Cribs and rollaway beds are also available for some rooms.

There are also several other hotels, motels, and inns in the area, all within walking distance of The Delta, as well as Airbnb options.

Tournament

Sunday the 13th

More tournament info will be sent out shortly.

Final Notes

Karate PEI would also like to offer a special thanks to The Delta, the City of Charlottetown, Sports PEI, and the Province of PEI, for without their generous funding and support this upcoming tournament would not be possible.

More information will be sent as soon as it is available. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reply. My email is mutchsd@gmail.com, or I can be contacted by phone at 902-940-3326.