
The Vernon Valley Karate Academy once again hosted this year’s annual "PAL Benefit Karate Tournament." On June 5 students from throughout the area met to demonstrate their martial arts skills.
Ranging in age between 4 and 13, participants competed in three different karate disciplines: Kata, the performance of prearranged karate techniques, Kumite, sparring between two students where points are awarded for effective and controlled punches and kicks, and Kobudo, arrangements of fighting moves using traditional Okinawan weapons.