2008 NYTKL Award Celebration
Queens Village, NY • November 22, 2008

NYTKL founders Shihan Kai Leung, Shihan Cleve Baxter, Shihan George Aschkar, Shihan Cedric Barksdale, and Shihan Herb Wiles

The NYTKL had its first award celebration and it was a huge success. We had it at Antun�s Catering Hall located in Queens Village, New York.

Welcoming Presentation by Shihan George Aschkar

Welcome speeches were made by NYTKL founders Shihan George Aschkar, Shihan Cleve Baxter, Shihan Herb Wiles, Shihan Kai Leung and Shihan Cedric Barksdale.

Shihan George Aschkar, Shihan Herb Wiles and Shihan Kai Leung with Destiny Vergara 2008 outstanding competitor

Shihan George Aschkar and Shihan Herb Wiles with Joey Castro 2008 outstanding competitor

NYTKL Awards were given out to referees, volunteers for outstanding service, and competitors who won from 4th to 1st place. First place winners are declare division champion and the 2008 most outstanding competitor awards were given out.

Recognition of Cheryl Murphy

Recognition of Cheryl Murphy as a NYTKL State representative in the USANKF national team was given.

Recognition of Victoria Thuram

Recognition of Victoria Thuram as a NYTKL State representative in the USANKF Junior national team was given.

Enjoying the celebration banquet

Kayla Boggs from the Shotojuku Dojo won a prize

Sensei John Loeber won a prize

Master Toyotaro Miyazaki (C) with Sensei Ronald Cook, Shihan Kai Leung, and Praying Mantis Gung Fu Master, Sifu Tony Chuy with his Students

We had a great time cerebrating the 2008 season and look forward to the next tournament season.

Osu!