The Steveston Karate Club thrived on home soil, producing a number of outstanding performances at last weekend's 2014 Canadian Karate Championships at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
Toshi Uchiage came through with perfect scores in each round to win his 12th senior national Kata title. The achievement marks the second time he has won the senior division six consecutive times. Including his stint at the junior level, Uchiage has now won 17 national titles.
The Uchiage family continued their dominance at the championships as sisters and national team members Sumi and Alberta resident Hidemi met in the finals for the third time in four years. Sumi came through with a 3-2 win.
Other Steveston results included Seiya Takeuchi capturing bronze in the Senior Kata Division for the second straight year. He also added a silver in the under 21 category and a bronze in Kumite for under 21 -68 kg division.
Making his debut at nationals, Nicholas Huen won a bronze medal in the 14-15 Kata division.
Former club member and multi Canadian Kata and Kumite champion Darren E. Scott was presented with a medal and received a special award from Karate Canada president Dragan Kljenak. Scott now co-stars in the TV series Almost Human.
This weekend's results mean the Steveston Karate Club has produced a national champion for 22 consecutive years.
