SENSEI & STUDENT WIN AT COBRA

Black belt instructor Sensei Linda Young with student Liam N attended the International Cobra martial arts tournament in Laval, Quebec on April 6^th returning after great success.  The large scale event attracted competitors from across Quebec and Ontario with some divisions having as many as 20 competitors vying for top placement.

The two martial artists from RMA Karate Centres in Barrie gave a strong performance at the event.   Blue belt Liam N won 2^nd in traditional weapons, 3^rd in traditional kata, 3^rd in musical weapons, 4^th in creative weapons and finalist in the sparring division.

Second degree black belt Sensei Linda Young won 1^st in the Womens traditional kata and went on to compete in the mens traditional kata division winning 3^rd place.

The two along with six other martial artists from RMA Karate Centres in Barrie are headed to the WKC Canada provincial trials in London on April 13^th.  Only the top 8 from each division qualifies to advance to the WKC Canadian National karate team trials in Ottawa.