A hearty congratulations to everyone from the Albany branch, and all the other branches, who competed in the 53rd Annual Wa-Shin-Ryu Tournament. Everyone’s dedication and diligence preparing for the tournament showed in their performances. Three Albany students made an outstanding showing, placing in the top of their events. Ms. Nancy Edwards won first place in women’s intermediate kumite. Mr. James Schallert with his teammates, Mssrs. Steve Rostedt (Vestal branch) and Steven Meade (Copperstown branch), won first place in men’s team kumite. And Ms. Elizabeth Souder won third place in women’s advanced kumite. The cohort of Albany students who participated in the tournament made up the largest showing of competitors from Albany in years.