Gotham Classic International Martial Arts Tournament

January 27 - 28, 2008
Chelsea Piers, New York City

At some point we will have some photos from the official event photographers, but for now, here are a few from Rokudan Augie Blancas, Jr., Co-Director of the event, that he was able to snap in-between his judging duties.

Folks start to gather for the event; Adult Blackbelt kata judging

Junior and Adult Blackbelt fight matches

Grand Championship events - self defense and men's Blackbelt fighting eliminations

The Grand Championship

From left to right: Jennifer Santiago of Chuck Norris' World Combat League for women's fighting; Professor Lou Ferrer of theU.S. Kodkokan Federation for men's self-defense; Darryl Do of CHKA, co-producer of the event; Ross Levine of NYC Pro Karate Team for both men's fighting and weapons kata; Sensei Alex Davydov of Amerikick for empty hand kata

Links to some other photos from the event:

Official Site (click on "Winners")

AFKK Flickr Set