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13th KOI World Cup & Training Camp August 2004

KOI 13 was another huge success. We were very gratified at the turn-out from the membership and were especially pleased that the Asian countries supported us so well and in particular the attendance from the Philippines. We were also pleased to welcome for the first time a Japanese contingent led by Senseis Haseme and Shin Tsukii.

13th KOI Training Camp

Manuel Veguillas and his team at AAK Fitness Systems in Mandaluyong City deserve our congratulations on a tremendous effort. We expected no less from Manuel and his wife Josefina and all the Organising Committee at AAK Fitness Systems. Well done and thank you all for a memorable KOI 13 2004.

KOI 13 Instructors left to right, back row; Shin Tsukii, Ricky Lim, Loh Beng Hooi, Kamil Musin, Tommy Morris, Sensei Haseme, Gina Ragazzo, Jaap Smaal. Front row; Chino Veguilles, Alister MacAlister, Richard Callaghan, Steven Morris, Marco Mazzanti

Once again the KOI instructors excelled themselves and due to their expertise and teaching ability the membership had a Training Camp to remember. Our sincere thanks to them all.

Instructors and friends, Steve Morris, Marco Mazzanti,
Alister MacAlister and Richard Callaghan

Tommy Morris with Kamil Musin and Kobe Osaka Russia Instructors

Tommy Morris with Dave Sung and Hong Kong group

Kata Instructor Steven Morris Scotland

WKF Referee Pham Quoc Trong (Vietnam)

WKF Referee Con Kassis (Australia)

WKF RC Member Loh Beng Hooi (Sabah)

A young Russian competitor prepares

A young Filipina concentrates

Gina Ragazzo and Jaap Smaal demonstrating Bunkai

13th World Cup Results
We had a great World Cup; injuries were few and superficial, which goes to show that with proper training, information exchange, and good referees, karate competition can be exciting, challenging and safe. Russia topped the medals table again and the full medal list can be downloaded by clicking here. The competition was a model of good sportmanship and cameraderie among competitors, coaches and officials alike. New friendships were made and old ones renewed. We look forward to KOI 14 in Moscow.

Euro Team and friends; Rene Smaal (NED),
James Brunton (NIR) and David Campbell (SCO)

Cardio Fighting Instructor Course
Gina Ragazzo and Fabio Meini conducted a basic Cardio Fighting instructor course which was well received. Traditional karate training is hard and demanding and nowadays many people are looking for less technical and painful ways of keeping fit. Cardio Fighting sessions could be just the thing to attract those who are not interested in traditional or competitive karate and could help you pay the dojo rent. There is nothing new about martial arts type keep fit to music but the problem for many of us is how to compile the music and a long term programme. Gina is in a position to supply the entire package needed to get you up and running as a Cardio Fighting Instructor and for those who are interested there will be another course in Moscow. We need to know how many people will take part so that Gina and Fabio can arrange the Instructor teaching packs. Please let us know if you want to participate.

Cardio Fighting Info

12th KOI Report
If you want to read about the 12th KOI in Halkida Greece in 2003 click here