BARRIE KARATE kids kick competition

February 28, 2010 COMPETITION KICK STARTED FOR BARRIE KARATE KIDS The martial arts competition season kick started this past weekend (Feb 27^th) with the Ontario Provincial Open Championships in Hamilton where seven karate students from RMA Karate of Barrie attended with intent to show their best. Six-year-old yellow belt Ella Z did amazingly well at the elite competition placing third in sparring and fifth in both the kata and weapons division. Older siblings Brooke Z, a green belt, placed fourth in sparring and fifth in both the kata and weapons division while older brother Tyler M-Z, a blue belt, placed fifth in kata, fifth in sparring and was a finalist in the weapons division. Green belt Jacob G placed second in kata and brown belt Samantha M placed first in musical weapons, second in sparring and fifth in both the kata and weapons divisions. Black belt Tressa Y tested new forms she has been working on over the winter with positive results. Young placed first in traditional kata, second in musical weapons, third in traditional weapons and also won the title of junior black belt grand champion. RMA Karate located in the north end of Barrie is currently accepting new students age 3 years to adult. Limited space is available as classes are capped. For more information call 716-8014.

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