Monday, June 16, 2014

Karate Super Stars

Harlem and his older brother, William, attended a karate tournament on the weekend. They have been working very hard for many weeks training for the tournament and all their hard work and determination payed off with both boys coming home with lots of awards.

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Harlem came 1st in the 6-7year old individual Kata.

William came 2nd (twice) for the 9year old Junior Weapons and Kata.

We learnt that
  • gee is the white uniform the boys wear at karate
  • kata means a pattern of karate moves
  • kaia is the loud sound William and Harlem make when they are doing their kata. Kaia is a release of energy because they are working so hard on controlling their moves.
Congratulations Harlem and William


20 comments:

  1. What an outstanding effort. I am so impressed (and a little bit scared!)by all your trophies and awards. Way to go boys! You make us all very proud.

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  2. Harlem you are amazing winning all these trophies. I love hearing about all the determination you have shown, You are a credit to Room 6 and Parkvale.

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  3. Ka pai boys! You can be very proud of your amazing determination and commitment to learning your kata. Thanks so much for teaching us all about karate. I never knew that the suit was called a gee. Tino pai!

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  4. Well done boys! You should both be very proud of yourselves. Thanks for performing to us and teaching us all about karate and the kata. I never knew the suit was called a gee. Tino pai korua!

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  5. Congratulations Harlem and William! I loved hearing all about it today Harlem and I am very proud of you!

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  6. Tino pai Harlem and William. You have both worked so hard getting ready for the tournament and all your determination and commitment has paid off! I really enjoyed watching you demonstrate your kata today. William I was a little bit scared when you demonstrated the nunchucks because you make them spin around so fast.
    Mrs R

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  7. Harlem, I am so very proud of your achievements in karate. You have been so enthusiastic, focused and determined in practising for the tournament. You really deserve all your awards! Tino pai Harlem.
    Mrs R

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  8. WOW!!! Congratulations Harlem and William. You will soon need a whole room just to put all your trophies in!!!! A superb achievement - very proud of you both.

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  9. Stunning trophies boys. I've learnt some new Japanese words too! I look forward to your demonstration in front of the school, Harlem. Kia kaha!

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  10. Well done boys! You must have worked very hard to get all those awards. Mrs Ramsay said you did an awesome performance today for the class. Be proud of what you have achieved.
    Mr Ramsay and Declan

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  11. Well done to you both. Like Mrs Roil I'm a bit scared but also in awe of you both. Wish i had had your determination and learnt karate when younger. Did you need to build a HUGE shelf at home to hold them all??

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  12. Harlem and William you are both role models for all students at Parkvale School. You have shown that through determination and personal best you can achieve great things. Well done!!!

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  13. Well done boys..you are real champions!!! What great models of Parkvale Pride you are!!!

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  14. Amazing guys, rewarded for your hard work. You are the pride of Parkvale!

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  15. well done William and Harlem great work !!!!!

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  16. Wow you too you guys are the best nuku te rouru nau te rouru ka orai te iwi

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  17. co operate and use knowlage that we all my advance.

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  18. Wow Harlem, what an achievement. You should be so proud of what you have achieved. It takes a lot of practice and commitment to get to the level you and your brother are at. I am so impressed, well done!!!

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  19. Well done boys...be very proud of yourselves

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