Kick-a-Thon 2005

In the days leading up to 2006, karate practitioners in locations around the globe participated in a unique charity event.



The goal was to perform 2006 front-kicks in a single session, with sponsors pledging contributions to charity to support the effort.

At JKASV on the night of the big event, we recorded the kicks by hundreds and still had some time left for more training.

The following Karate dojo were to be represented in this historic event:

JKA of Silicon Valley, Redwood City, CA, USA
Shinkyu Karate, South San Francisco, CA, USA
JKA India, Noida Branch, Noida, India
Chelmsford Shotokan Karate Club, Chelmsford, UK
Liverpool School of Martial Arts, Pickering, Ontario, Canada

Charities to benefit:
Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California
Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital
Half the Sky Foundation
Justine Laymond charity
Asthma UK