It was billed as “The Battle of Pennsylvania” Episode Five.
The karate competition took place at the Freeport Middle School near Pittsburgh.
The event featured 150 Divisions in five events, and it was open to all styles.
Erie’s Brian Goda, who trains at TKO-Erie on West 12 Street had an exceptional competition.
TKO-Erie owner Brian Arrington told Erie News Now, “Goda, a student at Collegiate Academy, took first place honors in the 15-17 fighting division.”
Goda is also a member of the U.S. Team going to Austria for a competition later this year.
Erie’s Matthew Borczon also captured the 50-plus fighting division.
Borczon finished third in Forms and recorded another third-place finish in 35-plus Weapons.
7 Grand Champion Black Belt champions were crowned, earning a $100.00 prize!