Philippine Karatedo Federation
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The Philippine Karatedo Federation (PKF) is the governing body of sport karate in the Philippines. Member of Asian Karatedo Federation with 39 affiliated countries in Asia and duly recognized by the World Karate Federation, the largest international governing body of sport karate with over 130 member countries worldwide.
Notable Karatekas
- Emma Henry - First prominent female law enforcement officer in the Philippines. A police lieutenant, she was proficient in judo and karate, sports not commonly associated with Filipino women in the early 1970s.
- Gretchen Malalad - 2005 Southeast Asian Games karate gold medalist and a former beauty pageant contestant in Binibining Pilipinas 2002 where she emerged Ms. Talent and Ms. Red Bull Supreme. She was also a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition.
- Randy Mengullo - Coach/trainer of Jack and Jill School and Castleson High.[1] A Sandan Blackbelt in error: {{nihongo}}: Japanese or romaji text required (help) who garnered medals in many karatedo championships and athletic meet of different schools and karate organizations in the Philippines.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
External links
- Philippine Karatedo Federation profile at the National Sports Association
- Super Karate Kids
- Karate pictures
- Sunday Inquirer Magazine: "Life Lessons from Karate" By: Sensei Randy Mengullo
- TEAM JJS Championship Fight Video. Player: John Blisse Del Castillo (aka/red belt)
See also
- Karatedo at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
- Philippine Olympic Committee
- Asian Karatedo Championships
Gallery
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Philippine Karatedo Federation National Winners -
Karatedo by JJS -
National Winners -
National Gold Medalist -
Playground Demonstration at Panaad Stadium -
Super Karate Kids
References
- ^ NOKAF Officers, Sunstar, 07-07-2004 edition
- ^ JJS Karatedo rules NOPSSCEA events, Viasayan Daily Star, 2008
- ^ POF-Visayas,Visayas Champion, 2nd POF 2007
- ^ Like a Champ,Junior Inquirer, January 20, 2008 Edition
- ^ Way of the Kids By NONOY ESPINA,[BYLINES Magazine], November 2005 Edition
- ^ Official Training Center,[2005 and 2006 MILO-AAK Karatedo Summer Sports Clinic], Summer of 2005 and 2006
- ^ 2008 NOPSSCEA Opening Ceremony,[NOPSSCEA Newsletter], September 2008 Edition
- ^ JJS Karatedo rules NOPSSCEA events, Viasayan Daily Star, 2008
- ^ Lessons learned in our Karate Class, [Up The Hill], 1st Semester Issue of 2006
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