CEBU, Philippines — The Japan Karate Association-Nihon Karate Kyokai (JKA-NKK) Philippines Inc.- Argao Chapter opened its doors to the public recently at the Flores Mini Gym in Barangay Poblacion, Argao town south of Cebu.
Twenty four kids and teens graced the occasion by undergoing basic technique exercises under the supervision of JKA-NKK Philippines President Shihan Dr. Paul Pioquinto, who is also the dean of the University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu Mandaue (UCLM) College of Criminology.
The chapter will be run by head instructor Shihan Nilo Gunhoran and representative instructor Sensei Lt. Emmanuel “Manny” Flores (Ret. PNP).
Flores encouraged everyone to try karate and use it as an instrument to instill in themselves discipline, determination, diligence, good health and sportsmanship.
Pioquinto, for his part, shared to the participants and their parents that sports like karate could be an opportunity for their kids to attain scholarship from schools and universities as he himself graduated from college as a UC scholar.
Anyone can come and enroll as the chapter accepts students of all ages. For further details, one may call/text 0927-0866000 or look for Manny Flores at the Flores Gym, which is open only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. — EBV