This is the Time of the year on The East Coast that most Karate Tournaments are held. Karate Tournaments are important to most Martial Arts students. Some go and compete in these events to win prizes cash or trophies. My students attend , signup and compete for a very different reason. They measure and demonstrate the skills they learn and practice in everyday Karate Class. They compete against other Karate Students from other schools and styles. This is a great way to grow and measure your skills at the highest level. At my tournament I stress participation over competition. I believe you are a "Winner" for giving your BEST EFFORT. I have a event for new students who have never competed and are learning new karate skills. The event is called Demonstration. where all students who apply get a winners award. The Long Island Kempo Alliance Karate Invitational will be held Sunday November 9th at The Holiday Inn Ronkonkama. This event will be Long Island's Premier Event. Events include Forms (Kata) Sparring (Kumite) Weapons and Self Defense Techniques.Trophies will be awarded 1st - 3rd place and Grand Champions will be awarded in Kata Divisions. This year we have added a new exciting event , it's the school Team Demo event. A team of students put together a choreographed martial arts presentation. If you are a Karate School or Instructor and would like your students to attend contact me Mike Bertucci at (631) 667-5001 for information and applications There is a special 1/2 price room rate at The Holiday Inn on Saturday November 8th Call (631) 585-9500 and ask for The Karate Tournament Room Rate Special