AAK Davao will be led by team captain Arthur "Chino" Lao III, 17, of the Ateneo de Davao University, who won a gold medal in last year's competition.
Also playing for the second tim
e
around are 7-years old Rick David Aquino of Davao Central High School
and 17-year old Pavel Jervis "PJ" Bacayo of the University of Immaculate
Conception.
Aquino pocketed a silver medal in kata last year while then-newcomer Bacayo entered the semifinals.
AAK Davao will also be represented now by four other UIC students Angelica Noro, 16; Mary Ann Pilarte, 16; Vivian Cortes, 15; and Danya Paquil, 15. The other players are Alexa Barnes, 7; Oona Ysablle Barnes, 11; Kassandra Barnes, 15; and Manuel Sy, 11, all of the Davao Christian High School; John Paul Ponce, 8, of Precious International School; Denzel Mara, 14; and Darlene Mara, 12; of Tecarro; and Carmela Marie Estarija, 15 of Stella Maris Academy of Davao.
Lao and Estarija are also this year's Most Outstanding Karatekas in the 2012 So Kim Cheng Sports Awards.
"Although most of my players are still new, we are hoping that we can still bring home the medals," said head coach Rommel Tan, who will be accompanied by his assistant coaches Jeffrey Albarico and Dodong Bacalla.
There are now already 400 karatekas registered in the two-day league including two teams from Japan under former Philippine karate coach Shin Tsukii Sensei.
The age-group division categories for the kata and kumite (boys and girls) are 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 and 16-17.
Shin will also be conducting a kumite (sparring) seminar on Dec. 2 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the Jose Rizal University gym.
AAK Davao's participation is supported by TKS Petron of Engr. Mike Te and Esther Te, Vantage Sports Promotions of Kenneth and Honey Sai, Beefit Gym of Jimmy and Vicky Javier, Engr. Celso Manois, Engr. Edward Lim, Benjade Construction, Ben Lim, Ricks Car Wash, Marcelo Ayala, LCI Inc., Zimmons Industries, Engr. Noel Bacalla and AAk Davao Parents. LITO DELOS REYES
Aquino pocketed a silver medal in kata last year while then-newcomer Bacayo entered the semifinals.
AAK Davao will also be represented now by four other UIC students Angelica Noro, 16; Mary Ann Pilarte, 16; Vivian Cortes, 15; and Danya Paquil, 15. The other players are Alexa Barnes, 7; Oona Ysablle Barnes, 11; Kassandra Barnes, 15; and Manuel Sy, 11, all of the Davao Christian High School; John Paul Ponce, 8, of Precious International School; Denzel Mara, 14; and Darlene Mara, 12; of Tecarro; and Carmela Marie Estarija, 15 of Stella Maris Academy of Davao.
Lao and Estarija are also this year's Most Outstanding Karatekas in the 2012 So Kim Cheng Sports Awards.
"Although most of my players are still new, we are hoping that we can still bring home the medals," said head coach Rommel Tan, who will be accompanied by his assistant coaches Jeffrey Albarico and Dodong Bacalla.
There are now already 400 karatekas registered in the two-day league including two teams from Japan under former Philippine karate coach Shin Tsukii Sensei.
The age-group division categories for the kata and kumite (boys and girls) are 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 and 16-17.
Shin will also be conducting a kumite (sparring) seminar on Dec. 2 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the Jose Rizal University gym.
AAK Davao's participation is supported by TKS Petron of Engr. Mike Te and Esther Te, Vantage Sports Promotions of Kenneth and Honey Sai, Beefit Gym of Jimmy and Vicky Javier, Engr. Celso Manois, Engr. Edward Lim, Benjade Construction, Ben Lim, Ricks Car Wash, Marcelo Ayala, LCI Inc., Zimmons Industries, Engr. Noel Bacalla and AAk Davao Parents. LITO DELOS REYES
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