Sensei Keith Moore of Genbu-Kai Karate of Wellington and adult intermediate student Benjamin Schwartz recently traveled to Santa Ana, Calif., to participate in the 47th annual Goodwill Championships.
This annual event draws students and instructors from all over the world to participate in the festivities. During the weekend events, Schwartz tested for his First Dan black belt level ranking in Kobudo (Okinawan weapons).
Moore and Schwartz also participated in seminars taught by high-ranking black belts from Japan and throughout the U.S. and Canada. The two-day competitions included karate, Kobudo and Batto (Japanese sword).
Schwartz brought home six places total: third in karate kata (forms) and kumite (sparring), second in Kobudo kata and third in kumite, third in Batto kata and third in Batto cutting.
