Spivey Karate recently held its 47th Annual Fall Samurai Karate Tournament at the Ridge Manor Community Center.

The event had 60 non-Black Belt and 10 Black Belt competitors entered, with most participating in 3 or more divisions.

Schools represented were Community Christian Karate Club, West Pasco Korean Martial Arts, Ms. Debby’s Tang Soo Do, J. C. Karate & Spivey Karate.

This event wasn’t about proving superiority. It was about improving their martial arts skills with dignity, honor, & respect for all other competitors.

The Grand Champions were: (front 3, left to right): Riley Wilcox, Liam Messina, Joseph Martinez; (middle 7): Zain Trehuba, Jr. Grandrino, Cason Gragg, Matt Donahue, Skyeler Graham, Ayden Raikes,

Johnny Triplett; (back 5): Ashton Ahl, John Martinez, Justin Gragg, Jordan Bray, Ameriss Albandos. ♥