The trip to Japan by four members from the Shorei-Kan Karate School, training out of Cedar Heights, did very well during the competitions. Competing against over 100 others, the members were able to claim second place senior kata by Jean-Luc Desgroseilliers Sensei, Guy Villeneuve and son Michel placed third in family kata. Guy also placed third in his division for individual kata and Michel was 4th in kata defeating several black belts on the way. Vic Hargitt Shihan was given a certificate of appreciation for his many years of dedication.