Bakersfield Tournament Results

The Bakersfield tournament was, as always, a great experience for our competitors. This time, three members of our team, along with a student from Soke's dojo, made it to the Youth Grand Championships. After taking into consideration age and rank, the judges awarded the Grand Championship to Hanna Vise, a young Keichu purple belt from Santa Maria.

Trevor Maas competed for the first time and proved that he has what it takes to shine under pressure:

Jesse performs Keichu Kihon Bo in the grand championships:

Sempai Benjamin performs Keichu Keri Zuki Kama:


Sempai Miriam performs Keichu Kata Yudanshi Sandan:

Hannah Vise, Central Valley Invitational Youth Grand Champion:


Sensei competes in the Black Belt Women's division, performing Hateshinai:


The final trophy and medal count for Five Cities Keichu-Do:

Trevor Maas -- 2nd in kata, 3rd in sparring
Jesse Prewett -- 1st in weapons, 3rd in kata, 2nd in sparring
Philip White -- 3rd in weapons, 1st in kata, 1st in sparring
Matthew Miller -- 4th in weapons, 3rd in kata
Daniel Prewett -- 2nd in weapons, 3rd in kata, 2nd in sparring
Benjamin Prewett -- 1st in weapons, 1st in kata, 3rd in sparring
Miriam Prewett -- 2nd in weapons, 1st in kata, 1st in sparring
Sensei Rebecca Prewett -- 1st in weapons, 1st in kata