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Okanagan karate dojo brings home haul of medals at international competition
The 42-member team earned 12 gold, 18 silver and 15 bronze medals, but none of its competitors won a division Soke Cup.
- The Okanagan Taneda Karate Dojo brought home 45 medals from the 2026 International Chito-Ryu Soke Cup in Gold Coast, Australia, including 12 gold, 18 silver, and 15 bronze medals.
- Held every three years, the International Chito-Ryu Soke Cup draws global practitioners of the style. Taneda Karate Dojo sent a contingent of 42 competitors to the August tournament.
- Sensei Chris Taneda earned his eighth-degree black belt, making him the highest-ranking person outside Japan in the Chito-Ryu style. Robert Simikins won two gold and one silver medal despite competing while injured.
- Competitors emphasized the family-like atmosphere fostered within the team. Coach Michelle Cowan, training with the dojo since 1985, said she was inspired seeing all members cheer each other on regardless of medal outcomes.
- Taneda said the team is preparing for the next event in Japan in 2029. He emphasized that karate is a "good vehicle for people to find out lots about themselves" through discipline and camaraderie.
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