Nikkei Games Success!!

The 2010 Nikkei Games at Cal State Long Beach was a total Success for students of the academy of Karate as AOK earned an amazing tally of 13 medals. 

Many of the athletes were not seasoned competitors but with some good training sessions at the dojo and lots of tournament preparation, the results were more than tremendous.

AOK's final medal count was 2 GOLD, 4 SILVER, 7 BRONZE!

Congratulations to all who participated and to all of our loyal supporters who came out to cheer our team on as many competitors they made their competition debut.

AOK west hills also participated in the Games earning 3 bronze medals all for the Hojati Family.

What makes this even more special was the SURPRISE participation of Shihan Bruce Hojati.

Shihan Hojati just coming off a gastric bi-pass surgery less than 9 months ago and 120 pounds lighter stepped into the ring after 12 years of absence from competition.

Shihan Hojati performed the Kata Goju Shiho Sho and did very well considering the odds were against him.  Shihan Hojati also demonstrated some vigor and courage by stepping it up in the Kumite division by winning his first 2 matches and placing 3rd in what was a very challenging group of
talented and tough participants.

Congratulations Shihan! For your display of leadership and spirit. You are not only a true Karate-ka but an huge inspiration to myself and all those who know you well and understand the challenges you have been through in recent years.

Oss!

Shihan Hojati's Kata Performance
Goju Shiho Sho