Oliver man wins men's Lt. Wt. Div. Karate Tournameny
Last Updated on Thursday, 05 January 2012 20:51 Tuesday, 03 January 2012 00:00
On Sunday Dec 4th 2011 Vancouver played host to the prestigious Vancouver Cup. Fighters from around North America participated in exciting bare-knuckle karate.
Representing the Oliver Kyokushin karate club(and South Okanagan) was Benjamin Brunet.
A native from Quebec, Ben has lived in Oliver since 2000 and has trained in the Oliver dojo for the past 5 years under head instructor Mike Riplinger.
“Ben is a keener” says Riplinger, and his dedication to training and helping out with instruction has helped carry him to the podium.
Training consists of both physical and mental discipline and takes months of extra preparation for a tournament of this calibre.
Ben’s fights were deemed some of the most exciting action of the night and, after an extension round against a very technical fighter, it was Benny’s hand being raised as champion of the Men’s light weight division.
Latest News
-
Editorial - RCMP response times queried It’s very difficult in these economic times to succeed in business, especially for new entrepreneurs. And being victimized by thieves only adds to the struggle. That’s why we sympathize with business...
-
Local volunteers given royal treatment by IH Kaye Marie Yuckin (left) and Lilian Burgess dig into the food during a volunteer appreciation luncheon hosted by Interior Health at the Oliver Community Centre on April 18. Lyonel Doherty photo ...
-
SOSS rebuild to start soon with funding Students Sierra Hammond (left) and Kiera Heinrichs are happy with the new SOSS rebuild plans, which include a new 397-seat theatre to replace the old Frank Venables Auditorium. Lyonel Doherty photo...
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4