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Kagami Biraki - January 2006

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January 2006

This year's Kagami Biraki, the celebration of the Martial Arts New Year, took place on Saturday January 14th 2006. It was held at Bella Vista Trattoria, the family-owned restaurant of UTKC member Lisa Di Viesti.

Moyo Williams and Elaine Li were the MC's for the event and guided us through a fun evening filled with presentations, skits, speeches, and awards.

This year's guest speaker was Shazam Williams who described his years at the UTKC. Highlights included his thrilling, death-defying, sky-diving story.

It was a great night as usual. Thanks to Social Director Moyo Williams for organizing the event, and the volunteers, and everyone who came out!

MOST IMPROVED AWARD:
Moyo Williams

GREATEST CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Chrisian Amizola

TOP COMPETITOR
Olivier Yip-Tong

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(Photos by Frances Chan and Gary Chan)

The karate-ka on a break between workouts.	Olivier Yiptong and John Dinovo	Zhi takes a rest	Hanging out in the Upper Gym
Kira's walking now!	"My karate is better than yours! I challenge you to a match!!!"	"Hmm... but first I will eat this snack bar!"	Baby Achong makes her first dojo appearance
New Daddy Chris with Grace	Warming up before the next workout	Moyo Williams	Moyo mixes it up with Martin
The UTKC karate-ka at dinner: Shazam, Dan, and Teresa	Sitting down to a great dinner at the restaurant	Finishing off our appetizers	Zev and Kenneth's table
Kaerynne Nakamura in a reflective moment	(L to R) Thomas, Martin, Martin's friend, Hiro, Joanne, Brian	The Golden Eggs (L to R): Janet, Sheila, Mandy, Katherine	Jason, Olivier, and Olivier's Friend. Spongebob keeps an eye on the proceedings.
Tominaga Sensei's table	MCs Elaine Li and Moyo Williams get things started.	It's Raffle Time!	"Number 31! Going once... twice... three times! Anyone???"