Nickolai Roussow/Jared Poirier stand tall after the Pre-Arranged Sparring competition. (Facebook/North Wake Martial Arts)

By Nigel Maxwell

Martial Arts

Prince Albert TKD students shine at Western Canadian championships

Nov 27, 2023 | 1:34 PM

Prince Albert was well represented this past weekend at the Canadian Taekwon-Do Federation International (CTFI) Western Canadian Taekwon-Do championships in Regina.

The tournament provides black belts the opportunity to earn seeding points for the nationals and team selection.

Results from day one:

Jared Poirier – Silver, Junior Male First Dan Patterns

Erica Jacobson – Silver, Pre-Junior Female First Dan Patterns

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Blayze Smith – Bronze, Pre-Junior Male First Dan Patterns

Nickolai Roussow/Jared Poirier – Gold, Pre-Arranged Sparring.

Lucian Phillips, head instructor at North Wake Martial Arts, attributed the club’s success to their intensive training.

“We have a very competitive style of training but in a fun and positive way so everyone enjoys what they do.”

(Facebook/North Wake Martial Arts)

Results from day two:

Mason Labach – Silver Sparring

Carter Umperville – Silver Sparring, Bronze Patterns

Aliviah Burns- Silver Patterns, Bronze Sparring

Victoria Chaulk- Gold Sparring, Bronze Patterns

Lander Ibishi- Gold Special Techniques, Bronze Sparring

Celina Jacobson- Gold Sparring

Blayze Smith – Bronze Sparring (black belt)

Erica Jacobson – Silver Sparring (black belt)

Nickolai Rossouw- Gold Sparring (Black Belt), Gold Team Sparring

Reflecting back on the tournament, Phillips said he enjoyed watching the team sparring, noting how his students had to take on much bigger opponents and still got the win.

“I am just really proud of all who went. Win or lose, their demeanor and attitude never changed. They all showed great skill, sportsmanship, and gratitude for the opportunity,” he said.

The next tournament will be the Nationals/North American Championships in May.

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