Champion Of Sword Competitors

These members of the Kebort’s Karate Tigers at the Jamestown YMCA captured awards at the recent Champion of the Sword Tournament in Albion, Pa. Pictured, from left, are: chief instructor Kyoshi Christina Kebort, Sensei Malahki Schroder, Ayaan Garg and Sensei Kathleen Morrison. Kebort received a respect apology sword; Schroder placed fourth in 12-and-under co-ed Blackbelt Self-Defense, sixth in 12-and-under co-ed Blackbelt Weapons, eighth in 12-and-under Blackbelt Kata and fifth in 12-and-under Blackbelt Boys Sparring; Garg placed second in 9-year-old all Kyu belts Self-Defense and 9-10-year-old Novice co-ed Kata, and was also earned an honorary promotion to Bluebelt; and Morrison placed second in Adult Blackbelt 35-54-year-old co-ed Self-Defense.