Nat’l Karate-Do tourney is set on May 24-25 at NRSCC in Lingayen

Lingayen- - -More than 300 participants from different parts of the country are expected to join in the 4th Okinawa Shorin-ryu Karate-Do Association (OSKA) Shikodan Philippines National Tournament 1st Katsuya Miyahira Cup on May 24 to 25, 2013 at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center (NRSCC) here.

The tournament, which is in partnership with the provincial government, is a must-see event for Pangasinense self-defense enthusiasts who are interested in contact sports.

Modesto Operania, Executive Officer III, said that the opening rite will kick off with a parade and presentation of delegates will be held on May 24, 8am at the NRSCC, followed by a short program with no-less than Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. delivering an inspirational message.

Operania said that part of the program will also include an inspirational message by Atty. Jeremey T. Escote, President of OSKA Shikodan Philippines and the orientation on the rules and regulations of the tournament to be delivered by Shihan Rolando dela Cruz.

Competitions is categorized into three, these are: kobudo, kata, and kumite.

Kobudo  covers all ancient martial art traditions (armed or unarmed) while kata refers to detailed choreographed patterns of movements practiced either solo or in pairs and kumite means sparring.

Awarding ceremony is scheduled on May 25 at the NRSCC gymnasium followed by a sayonara party which will serve as a treat of the provincial government to the entire delegation.

The tournament is named after Katsuya Miyahira, founder of OSKA Shidokan in Japan.