Holley Karate hosts first annual tournament

Holley Karate hosted the first annual USA/IFKK Junior Invitational Karate Tournament Saturday, January 17 in the Holley Jr./Sr. High School. Over 70 students ranging in age from 4 to 17 of various karate styles within the area participated, according to Sempai Larry Quaranto. The competition offered a variety of events including: Kata (pre-arranged patterns), Clicker Sparring (point system sparring) and Semi-contact Fighting (Full contact fighting w/pads). Shown, left to right, front row: Nathan Kennedy, Bradley Misiak, Gunter Hotchkiss, Benjamin Scott; second row: Benjamin Rowley, Spencer Misiak, TJ Whittier; third row: Daniel Spychalski, Hali Quaranto, Sabina Kennedy, Kristy Spencer, Shannon Kelley; fourth row: Justin Scott, Paige Whittier, Jacob Colby, Gina Hughes; fifth row: Heather Rowley, Joshua Santana, Krystle Couch, Sempai Larry Quaranto, Nick Spencer, David Spychalski. Not pictured: Elizabeth Pritchard, Tyler Quaranto and Thomas Kelly.