Mercer County Karate Championships This Weekend

A message from Sensei Ivan Mendes, Tournament Director...

We would like to take this opportunity to invite each and everyone of you to come out and support our 11th annual Mercer County National Karate Championship.

For one whole exiting day on Saturday, March 25, 2006, at Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ, over 450 kids and adults will be participating at our national karate championship. This tournament of Champions will feature excellent martial arts competitions in over 120 divisions, from events such as Weapons Kata, Empty-hand kata, Self-defense, Point Sparring and Continuous Sparring. This event continuously has attracted top rated competition, including international competitors as far away as Romania, Germany, Nepal, Ecuador, Haiti and Puerto Rico. As of to date, we already have 23 registered participants from the island of Puerto Rico & 2 participants
from Nepal.

Every year, we organize and host this martial arts tournament with tremendous success. We make every effort to promote professionalism, health & fitness, good sportsmanship, as well as allowing our youths to unfold the hidden gems of each and everyone of their communities and expose them on a national level. We take pride in knowing that this event has improved the lives of many children. We have accomplished this task by donating a portion of the tournament proceeds to other organizations which help children overcome obstacles and help maximize their opportunities for an improved quality of life. To date, this karate tournament has raised over $5,000. Many of the organizations that have benefited from the Mercer County Nationals are, Sunshine Foundation, Y.W.C.A., CYO, P.A.L., Home Front, Special Olympics and many
more..!

Again, we continue to thank you for supporting this event and hope that we can see You at the Mercer County National Karate Championships. We encourage adult red/brown belts and Black Belts to come out and assist with the judging. Without your help and expertise our event will not be successful. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Utz...........SEE YOU SOON!

Sincerely,

Sensei Ivan Mendes, 4th Dan
(American Freestyle Karate / Joe Lewis Fighting System)
Tournament Director
(609) 540-3039
(609) 396-6071 fax
Karatetour@msn.com