The Kelowna Judo Club香蕉视频直播檚 2019 Okanagan Open was another success for the local martial arts club.
Clubs from the Okanagan and the Kootenays came to Parkinson Rec Centre for the fun, all-aged and family tournament where marital artists ranging from three years old to 57 years old stepped onto the tatami (mat area) for friendly competition.
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The tournament had a total of eight clubs over the weekend compete and show off their clubs香蕉视频直播� skills. Though the clubs fought and competed against one another, there香蕉视频直播檚 a sense of family between all the members.
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Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 crew was well represented this year by: Meg Baranieski, Chloe Gyori, Julius and Sebastian Behrisch, Adam and Sarah Clarke, Eduardo Aragon, Quinn Davis, Jeremiah Fehr, Torsten Godwin, Daniel Gyori, Lukas Gyori, Alexander and Andre Marinho, Braxton McFadden, Michelle Jorgenson, Brittany Morgan, Nathan and Oceane Gibon and Jake Vandermeer.
With candy as well as medals up for grabs, the Kelowna Judo Club香蕉视频直播檚 members are already excited for next香蕉视频直播檚 years tournament.
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