The Steveston Kendo Club solidified its reputation as one of the top clubs in the region with a strong showing at the annual Pacific Northwest Kendo Tournament in Seattle.
The event attracted teams from Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, Seattle, Alaska and the Vancouver area. Steveston athletes managed to capture medals in seven of 12 divisions.
Steveston's junior team of Chris Lam, Jacob Tubajon, Brandon Kato and Kenzo Matsushita took top honours. The senior team of Ian Miki, Ryan Murao, Neal Nakano, Jason Higo, Isao Takagaki managed a third place finish.
Individual results included:
First place: Christopher Lam (13 - 15 Years Division), Wendy Robillard (Senior Ladies Black Belt Division).
Second place: David Yao (Senior Non-Degree (0-4 Kyu Division).
Third place: Leo Leung (Senior Non-Degree 0-4 Kyu Division), David Yao (Senior Non-Degree 0-4 Kyu Division), Jason Higo (1-2 Degree Black Belt Division), Ian Miki (1-2 Degree Black Belt Division).
Fourth place: Leanne Murao (Senior Ladies Black Belt Division), Isao Takagaki (1-2 Degree Black Belt Division).
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