Participants bow during the opening ceremonies of the IKL Karate Tourney at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium Saturday morning. Jace Shiroma of IKL Captain Cook competes in the Kata Black Belt division. Shiroma took first place. Competitors participate in the kumite heavyweight division.
Participants bow during the opening ceremonies of the IKL Karate Tourney at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium Saturday morning. Jace Shiroma of IKL Captain Cook competes in the Kata Black Belt division. Shiroma took first place. Competitors participate in the kumite heavyweight division. IKL branches from the Big Island, Oahu and California, attended the event. (Brad Ballesteros/Special to West Hawaii Today)