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Jr A teams across Canada Rookie of the Month

have hung banners to honour Kate Eamon
and pay tribute to the

Humboldt Broncos Age: 9 Grade: 4

for the 20018/19 Season School: Long Sault Public
Home Town: Long Sault
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“I have nominated Kate as Rookie of the Month
because she has continuously stepped up to the plate
on our team this year and has become a force to be
reckoned with on the ice,” says Typhoons’ coach
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By Jim Riddell, Michelle Guay.
Seaway Karate Club Kate’s coach and team mates appreciate her kindness
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and sunny disposition. “She is always singing, dancing,
acting,” says Guay. “She has a personality that is contagious and so fun for the girls
The Weight of Your Karate Gi to be around. She has a heart of gold and she lets that shine through.”
Coach Guay has high praise for Kate’s work on defence. “When Kate is on the ice, I
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know that I never have to worry. She is not perfect, but she always gives it 110% and
In a recent Karate Komments column I had mentioned that when Gichin never gives up. She has amazing speed and effort and shows up every single game
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Funakoshi had come to Japan from Okinawa to demonstrate Karate at the to battle it out until the end.” Kate earned Player of the Game honours in a recent
Kodakan in Tokyo he wore a Judogi presented to him by Jigaro Kano, the tournament in Peterborough, where she scored her first goal.

founder of Judo. There are many old photos of karate practitioners in Okinawa
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or wearing a T-shirt. The culture of Japan was much more formal than in
Okinawa, so the wearing of a gi was necessary for the sport to gain acceptance HEAT
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The material weight for karate gi became lighter than those used in judo as Greater Cornwall & Areas Community Sports Newspaper
karate was mainly a striking art with little grappling involved that would
require a more robust uniform. Today when a student joins a karate school a 400 Second St. W. Cornwall
student uniform is often included in the initial registration. These gi are usually 613-938-0001 • www.rookez-edge.com
constructed of 6 oz. cotton/polyester material for enhanced strength. They are Sports Energy
comfortable, light weight, low maintenance garments that dry quickly with
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few wrinkles after laundering. They will last a year or two under normal use,
and by that time students often want to upgrade to a heaver gi. Middleweight
gi are in the eight to ten ounce range and will sometimes have an extra row of
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stitching plus some additional reinforcement. Heavyweight gi are 12-14 oz. Sports Energy
and may come with two inch lapels, extra stitching, and an additional layer of
material reinforcing the underarms and the back of the shoulders. The venting Greater Cornwall & Areas Community Sports Newspaper
is mesh panels in the underarms and back to maximize airflow. The 16 oz.
canvas gi are built to last for years and are often the gi of choice due to their Is a Publication of:
sharp appearance. They are also favoured by senior students and black belts
for tournament kata and gradings, for the snapping sound they produce while
executing technique.
So, what does the actual gi weight refer to? Shouldn’t a 12 oz. size 6 gi weigh Editorial: Mike Piquette
more than a 12 oz. size 4 gi? The gi size does not matter as the weight refers mike@sportsenergynews.com
to the number of ounces that one square yard of the material used to make Editor: Margo Jankowski
the gi weighs. Where things get a bit complicated is if the gi comes in more
than one colour. The weight given is the average weight across the various Graphic Design: Lynn Dillabough,
colours. Most karate gi are available in white, black, red, and blue. More dye dillydesigns@eastlink.ca
is needed for darker colours than lighter ones, making the weight of a square Business Development/Advertising: Mike Piquette,
yard heavier. For example, one square yard of black material may weigh 12 .5 mike@sportsenergynews.com or 613-662-3654
oz., with one sq. yd. of white weighing in at 11.5 oz. with red and blue falling Sales: Gord Shaver
somewhere in between the two. The weight given is the average across the 613-362-8004 gordshaver@hotmail.com
various colors. If you happen to be looking at a gi where the manufacturer Sales: Guy Lalonde
uses the metric system, the weight will be given as GSM or grams per square 613-330-4930 guylalonde@cogeco.ca
meter. For a quick conversion to ounces, multiply the number of grams by .04 Sports Energy is a monthly publication covering the Greater Cornwall
or use an online converter for a more precise conversion. I recently inquired Area. Our goal is to offer a quality, informative and enjoyable newspaper
about gi colour popularity at the Martial Artist in Orleans. The Martial Artist and website to our readership, focusing on the accomplishments of the
has been the largest supplier of gi and equipment in our region for many years. many gifted athletes and sports organizations in our area. The opinions
Traditional white is still the most popular, accounting for around 70% of and statements of our writers and columnists are not necessarily the
student uniform sales, followed by black at 20 %, with red and blue making up opinion of Sports Energy.
the final 10%. Things change with the Heavyweight gi as only 50% are white, Sports Energy is always on the lookout for positive sports stories.
35% are black with red, blue, and custom gi making up the final 15%.
The world’s fashion industry keeps our clothing in a constant state of change, If you have a story you feel is worthwhile sharing, please email to
but in karate function and tradition prevail. The gi that we wear today are of info@sportsenergynews.com.
the same design as the one that Jigaro Kano presented to Gichin Funakoshi at All suggestions will be considered but not necessarily printed.
the Kodakan in Tokyo back in 1922. Visit us on the web at: www.sportsenergynews.com