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HDKI 2025 San Diego (4/5): Sensei JD Swanson, Sunday Morning Session Excerpts

Large sections of Sensei JD Swanson’s session on Sunday morning at the HDKI Summer Camp in San Diego, July 27, 2025. For everyone who missed it to get an idea of what it was like and what was studied, and for those who were there to have a refresher. Focus was on a drill involving a series of basic movements.

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HDKI 2025 San Diego (3/5): Sensei Steve Ubl, Saturday Afternoon Session Excerpts – Gojushiho Sho

Large sections of Sensei Steve Ubl’s session on Saturday afternoon at the HDKI Summer Camp in San Diego, July 26, 2025. For everyone who missed it to get an idea of what it was like and what was studied, and for those who were there to have a refresher. Focus was on kata Gojushiho Sho.

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HDKI 2025 San Diego (2/5): Sensei Scott Langley, Saturday Morning Session Excerpts

Large sections of Sensei Scott Langley’s session on Saturday morning at the HDKI Summer Camp in San Diego, July 26, 2025. For everyone who missed it to get an idea of what it was like and what was studied, and for those who were there to have a refresher

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HDKI 2025 San Diego: Sensei Steve Ubl, Friday Night Session Q&A

18 Minutes of Q&A from Sensei Steve Ubl’s session on Friday night at the HDKI Summer Camp in San Diego, July 25, 2025. Session had just gone over Tekki Shodan kata, so many of these questions relate to that. Audio is a bit rough. I opted to turn the volume up but forgo the AI audio denoising as it clips too much. Hopefully you can hear what is said well enough.

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Bermuda’s karate community gathered at the 2nd Annual Kazumi Tabata Open in the Whitney Institute Auditorium, where Tony Cabral emerged as the overall winner.

A spokesperson said, “The Whitney Institute Auditorium was filled with the spirit of martial arts as Bermuda’s karate community came together for the 2nd Annual Kazumi Tabata Open. Hosted by the Tabata-Ha Karate Dojo, the event saw participants from local dojos showcase their skills and dedication to the art of karate.

“Represented at the event were esteemed dojos, including Harto Ryu Dojo, Budokan Dojo, Bermuda Uechi-Ryu Academy, Bermuda Shorikan, and Bodhidharma Zenji Ryu Dojo. This gathering of local talent added to the competitive atmosphere and showcased the unity within Bermuda’s karate community.

“The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the remarkable performances by the participants. In the under 15 male advanced division, Will Spriggs delivered a breakout kata performance that captivated the audience and earned him well-deserved recognition. It’s worth noting that this was Will Spriggs’ inaugural appearance at a Shotocup-hosted event, making his achievement even more impressive.

“One of the standout competitors of the day was Noah Lowe, who once again demonstrated his exceptional skills, securing another gold medal to add to his impressive collection.

“However, the pinnacle of the event was the crowning of the overall winner, Tony Cabral. With an outstanding total of 90 points, Cabral emerged as the victor, earning the prestigious Kazumi Tabata Memorial Cup. This remarkable feat cements his legacy as one of Bermuda’s top karate practitioners.

“Edmond Johnson, General Secretary of the Bermuda Karate Federation, expressed his delight in witnessing the emergence of new talents within the karate community. He also emphasized the importance of preserving the memory and legacy of Sensei Kazumi Tabata, whose influence continues to shape Bermuda’s karate landscape.

“The 2nd Annual Kazumi Tabata Open served as a testament to the enduring spirit of karate in Bermuda, where tradition and excellence continue to thrive.”

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