Assistant Superintendent Beaton poses with 2 new medals

…cops 2nd place at 2023 National Karate ChampionshiWell-known sportsman Assistant Superintendent Keith Beaton sparred with his rivals in the dojo and finished second place in the recently-concluded 40-49 Male Adult Kata and Kumite Tournament.
The tournament was held on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Headquarters.
The talented karateka participated in this event which is the first of its kind after a four-year hiatus owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sensei Beaton has won numerous accolades for his outstanding performances. Back in 2018, he competed at the third International Karate Daigaku, which was held in Barbados from August 16-19, where he also copped second place in the Individual Male 40-49 category and also second place in the Male 40-49 team fighting, securing silver medals in both categories.
The second-degree black belt holder encouraged people to join the dojo and use the opportunity to learn kata, which involves practising choregraphed moves, and kumite, which is freestyle fighting.