With only one point separating each of the top three athletes, Maya Slauson earned the status of Grand Champion at the Fall Âé¶¹AV Karate Championship Cup.
Hosted by Âé¶¹AV Karate & Fitness Inc., Slauson finished the tournament with four gold medals and one silver medal.
Annika Ayudtod finished a close second to Slauson, while Liam Friesen placed third.
Paul Atkin is the head instructor and owner of Âé¶¹AV Karate & Fitness Inc.
“A²õ their Sensei, ¾±³Ù’s always such an enjoyable process to see their dedication come in to play to practice at the dojo on their own ³Ù¾±³¾±ð,†Atkin said of the three athletes.
“P³Ü²õ³ó¾±²Ô²µ themselves harder each week and living by the Dojo motto ‘S³ó¾±²Ô-²µ¾±-³Ù²¹¾±â€™. Translation: Technique defeats strength, but spirit dominates ±ð±¹±ð°ù²â³Ù³ó¾±²Ô²µ.â€
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