San Jose Community College
San Jose Malilipot Albay
NARRATIVE REPORT
(FRANCHISING)
SUBMITTED BY:
ABEGAIL BLANCO
BSBA MM 3-I
SUBMITTED TO:
MR. MR. MICHAEL TUSCANO
INSTRUCTOR
NARRATIVE REPORT ON KARATE TOURNAMENT
AND KATA COMPETITION
Theme: “ Uphold Sportmanship and Physical Fitness through Sport”.
Every year intramurals are eagerly anticipated by students at every. Students
from different departments such as the BSED, BCAED, BEED, BSBA,
ABSECOHM compete against each other in a variety of sports. Intramurals sports
are a great way for students to stay active, have fun and meet new people. The
purpose of intramurals in every school is to provide students with opportunities to
participate in organized sports and physical activities in a fun and recreational
setting. With the theme “ Uphold Sportmanship and Physical Fitness through
Sport”. The one week intramurals which started November 5,2023 till November
11, 2023.
Last November 6,2023. Second day of the Intramurals in San Jose
Community College, an Individual Karate Tournament and Individual Open Kata
Competition was held. It was officiated by the tournament official jury, Sensei
Mike Tuscano, Sensei Adelaida Angeles Reales, and Sensei Jomar Arias.
Together with the help of the SJCC Martial Arts Club Officers headed by
President Hanz Christian Perez Bernadas, VP Internal Kate Benitez Bermas, VP
External Jiovanni Diolata, ASST Secretary Setiel May Santelices, Treasurer
Jonalyn Abellano, Auditor Melvin Balisbis, PIO Judy Ann Balasta and with the
assistance of CSC Representative Myrrh Raquel Pagaling and First Aid Team,
SJCC Red Cross.
The competition was held at St. Isidore room 202-204 second floor and
started at 1.00 pm. In an effort to win the competition, 16 males and 14 females
from various departments competed. 30 participants in all are taking part in the
said tournament.
The Karate Tournament started with the first elimination round of karate
combat Girls Division. The women were divided into three sets. Set A consisted of
Mabeth Bolivar against Maricel Bilolo, Joan Maduro against Iza Sariola, and
Richell Llorea against Chris Ann Aspurias. Set B consisted of Mary Joyce
Valenzuela against Raquel Taroy and Mary Joyce Valenzuela against Judilyn
Broñosa. The Set C consisted of Rhea Caranza against Kyla Bañal and Melody
Malate against Rhea Caranza.
Mabeth Bolivar of BCAED, Joan Maduro of MM, and Chris Ann Aspurias
of MM are the winners for the set A females. In set B, Raquel Taroy and Mary
Joyce Valenzuela became winners. While, Kyla Bañal and Rhea Caranza emerged
victorious in set C.
The Boys Division Karate Combat elimination round was the next game. It
consisted of five sets. Lee Barnido fought on Justin Mark Dancalan in Set A.
Romar Vista vs Raymart Borbe and Mark Lloyd Briguela versus Raymart Borbe
made up Set B. Lester Malaga faced John Harold Lanon in Set C, and Nino Felipin
Daigo faced Carl John Binamira. Set D pitted Chico James Jumalon against
Roderick Bellen and Ghener Dave Bueno versus Earl Vince Andrew Bugue. In Set
E consisted of Ronn Mark Buhay against Pjay Buela.
Lee Barnido is the winner of Boys Division Set A, and Mark Lloyd Briguela
and Reymart Borbe are the winners of Set B. Nino Felipin and Lester Malaga are
the winners of set C; Earl Vince Andrew Buque and Roderick Bellen are the
winners of set D; and Pjay Buela is the winner of set E.
For the Individual Open Kata Competition SJCC Intramurals 2023 for Boys
Division the winners are the following, First Place: John Lloyd Briguela of FM
Department, 2nd Place was Lester Malaga of BEED Department and 3 rd Place is
Earl Buque of BSED Department.
For the Girls Division the winners are as follows: First Place goes to Mabeth
Bolivar of BCAED Department, 2nd Place was Chris Ann Aspurias of MM
Department and 3rd Place is Mary Joyce Bernaldez Valenzuela of MM Department.
Kata competitions and karate tournaments are a valuable part of karate
training for students of all levels. They can help students to develop their skills,
build their confidence, and learn important life lessons. It is important to note that
not all students are interested in competing, and that is perfectly fine. However, for
those students who are interested in competing, kata competitions and karate
tournaments can be a rewarding and enriching experience.
The participants that executed Kata are performed against imaginary
opponents, but they are nonetheless very realistic and demanding, just like what all
the contestants do in the opening of Individual Kata competition.
November 8,2023. Championship Game of Individual Karate Tournament at
St. Isidore Building room 202. For the Boys Division there are set B,C and D. In
set B the players are Mark John Lloyd Briguela versus Reymart Borbe, in set C
consisted of Nino Felipin Daigo against Lester Malaga and set D Earl Vince
Andrew Buque versus Roderick Montealegre Bellen. For the Girls Division it is
consisted of set A,B, and C. For the set A consisted of Mabeth Bolivar against Joan
Bhuban Maduro and Chris Ann Aspurias versus Iza Sariola, for set B consisted of
Raquel Taroy against Mary Joyce Bernaldez Valenzuela and lastly, set C consisted
of Rhea Caranza versus Melody Malate.
The winners for Individual Karate Tournament Championship Girls Division
are the following: For the set A the 1 st Place goes to Mabeth Bolivar of BCAED
Department, 2nd Place was Iza Sariola of BSED Department and 3 rd Place is Chris
Ann Aspurias of MM Department.
For the set B, the 1st place was Raquel Taroy of BCAED Department, the 2 nd
placer was Mary Joyce Valenzuela of MM Department and the 3 rd placer was
Judilyn Burce Broñosa of ABSECOHM Department.
For the set C, the first place was Melody Malate of FM Department, the
second place was Kyla Jade Banal of ABSECOHM Department, and the third
place goes to Rhea Caranza of BCAED Department.
While, in the Individual Karate Tournament Championship Boys Division
the winners are as follows: For the Set A the first Place is Lee Barnido of FM
Department, the second place is Justin Mark Dancalan of ABSECOHM
Department.
For the set B, the first place is Mark John Lloyd Briguela of FM
Department, the second place is Raymart Borbe of BCAED Department, the third
place is Romar Vista of MM Department.
For set C, the first place is Lester Malaga of BEED Department, the second
place is Nino Felipin Daigo of MM Department and the third place is Carl John
Barcellano Binamira of ABSECOHM Department.
For the set D, the 1st Place is Roderick Montealegre Bellen of BCAED
Department, Earl Vince Andrew Buque of BSED Department is the 2 nd Place, and
Chico James Jumalon (FM) is the 3rd Place.
And lastly for the set E winners, the 1 st Place goes to Rjay Buela of BCAED
Department and the 2nd Place is Ronn Mark Buhay of BSED Department.
Karate, a martial art that originated in Okinawa, Japan, encompasses not
only physical techniques but also a profound philosophy that fosters valuable life
skills and virtues. Through the practice of karate and its essential component, kata,
individuals can develop a strong sense of discipline, respect, perseverance, focus,
and humility.
One of the core values taught in karate and kata training is discipline. Every
player follows a rigorous practice schedule that helps them refine their abilities and
improve their techniques. Kata practice is repetitive, which fosters discipline and
reinforces the notion that mastery comes from persistent effort. The second
essential values of karate and kata is respect, for oneself and for others. Training
partners, teachers, and the art form itself are all respected and saluted by the
participants. This regard carries over into daily interactions, building wholesome
bonds and a keen feeling of empathy. Understanding the significance of respecting
others’ boundaries and perspectives is a valuable lesson that karate imparts. The
third values is perseverance, which is extremely important in the martial arts.
Players of karate and kata must overcome obstructions and push their physical and
mental limits. Players who put forth consistent effort come to accept failure as a
necessary step on the path to success. Their ability to bounce back from setbacks is
evident in both their karate practice and their ability to face life’s obstacles head-on
with bravery and determination. Focus is the fourth values. Every player gains the
ability to focus on every little detail, including the angle at which they strike and
where their feet are placed. This intense focus improves mindfulness and
concentration by sharpening the mind. The capacity to concentrate becomes an
invaluable skill in a world full of diversions, allowing people to succeed in their
academic endeavors, careers, and personal lives. Finally, humility is a valuable
lesson we can learn from kata and karate. Players are taught to maintain being
humble in the face of their successes and to accept that they can always get better.
This humility encourages ongoing introspection and an openness to picking up
knowledge from others. It serves as a reminder of people’s humanity and the value
of showing compassion and understanding to others.
My suggestions for how to improve the karate and kata events at the next
year's intramurals are the following: First, Organize interactive seminars featuring
guest speakers or martial arts professionals who can impart their knowledge,
expertise, and advice on kata and karate training. Participants' comprehension of
the sport can be further improved through Q&A sessions. Second, Provide a range
of categories to accommodate varying age ranges and ability levels. This
encourages diversity and lets competitors compete at their respective level. Third,
After every competition, get feedback from the competitors, coaches, and
spectators. Make use of this suggestions to determine the event's positive aspects
and potential areas for development. Fourth, Present winners with trophies and
eye-catching prizes. Giving participants recognition for their accomplishments can
inspire them to give their best effort. Fifth, prioritize the safety of all participants
by adding new equipments and providing adequate gear to protect their face, and
the entire body. Lastly, I hope that the Martial Arts Club will have their own
training facilities so that it can indeed significantly enhance the comfort and
experience for the players. With the right facilities, athletes can focus better on
their training, leading to overall improvement in their performance.
I hope these suggestions are helpful. I believe that by implementing some of
these suggestions, we can make the karate and kata events at the next year’s
intramurals more exciting, inclusive, and competitive.