Kee's Taekwondo hosted their annual tournament at the Gallagher Centre Flexihall on Saturday as over 190 competitors from as far away as Thunder Bay and Edmonton travelled to Yorkton to compete in the one day tournament which was scored under the Daedo Olympic scoring system. Yorkton martial artists had a impressive showing at the annual event, including having the best competitor at the tournament. Kee's Francis Bazin took home the Best Male Adult Award at the tournament, winning the male black belt heavyweight gold as well, other Kee's black belt sparring winners included Shane Varjassy, (Jr. heavy), and Autumn Ashcroft (Women's Jr. A middle) The special distinction awards were rounded out by; K.H. Min - Edmonton, (Best school) Warren Miller - Moose Jaw (Best referee) Tristian Phair - Iron Fist Winnipeg, (Best male junior) Sarah Prokopiw - KH Min Edmonton, (Best female adult) and Alyssa Elyk-Gibson - Iron Fist Winnipeg. (Best female junior) Several junior Kee's students medalled in the non black belt competition for sparring as well as success in the forms portion of the days competition. All in all the weekend was a success as Kee's students put on an impressive showing while hosting some of the best martial arts talent in Western Canada.
