TRADITIONAL WADO RYU KARATE

Welcome to Eng's Karate where you will find information about the only Wado-Ryu Karate club in New York City.

Our class welcomes all levels, beginner to advanced. We offer a casual environment with a complete workout, stressing the fundamentals of Wado Ryu Karate. Currently we have a class of 12 students, but we are always looking for some new blood. With our small classes you get the personal attention of a private class but the advantage of training with others.

Come try it out without the fear of a pricy commitment.

UPDATED: 12-12-06

ENG KARATE CLEANS UP IN FIRST MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENT

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Eng Karate took part in its first competition this past weekend as the Kats entered Hanshi Diaz’s Karate Tournament of Champions in Rego Park, NY, Sunday November 19th, 2006. It was the first tournament for all our members and would turn out the be one of the most grueling yet rewarding experiences of their lives.

After, registering at 11am, all the karate kats and their supporting fans were subject to a grueling mental test as they waited 7 hours before their actual events took place. But even with their adrenaline wavering they found a way to shine.

Women’s Beginner (18-34 years, White, Yellow, Orange)

Rebecca Pleger was first to compete. Fighting through a lack of experience (she has less than 30 classes under her belt), some questionable judging and one tough yellow belt, she took home 3rd in kata and 3rd in kumite. Her gutsy performance seemed to inspire life back life to the boys who had yet to compete.

After another energy draining and mentally taxing hour-long wait that included a “the tournament cancelled due to flooding” announcement, quickly followed lots of protesting and then a “hurry up and finish” announcement, the boys got to compete.

Men’s Beginner (18-34 years, White, Yellow, Orange)

In an extremely tough division, Chris Briseno led the way in the kata competition coming 2nd, followed by Joseph Picsh 3rd. Jamison Edwards scored top marks amongst the white belts, after only fully learning his kata 4 classes ago. In kumite, each drew extremely tough matches, but all fought with a lot of heart and never backed down or gave up at any point.

Men’s Intermediate (18-34 years, Green, Purple, Blue)

Another tough division but still more awards. In kata, Dane Atkinson finished 3rd and Ted Kilcommons 4th. In kumite, both Dane and Ted truly put on a display of fantastic martial arts, both in ability and sportsmanship. After handling some adversity in the their early fights, they found themselves where they often meet on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. Face to face in the ring. Except this time it was for 1st and 2nd place. A back and forward match brought them to 4-4 with the next point for the winner. In what only can be described as a photo finish, Dane landed a backfist one milli-second before Ted’s landed. The result, Dane 1st, Ted 2nd in kumite. I believe there was a standing ovation at this point, at least by all Eng Karate supporters.

At the end of the tournament a number of black belts expressed to me how impressed they were not only with our performance, but in our sportsmanship, as well. I can think of no better compliment I’d like to receive. You truly exemplified true martial art spirit both in and out of the ring. Congratulations to all the karate kats who competed!

Eng Karate, Six first-time competitors, Eight awards, One proud Sensei.

Sensei Chris Eng
Nidan

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