Master Sensei Thomas R. Hudacko, sixth Dan, was chosen to compete and put together a team, which joined together with karate schools in the northeast to form Team America.
Team Bayonne consisted of Master Thomas Hudacko, sixth Dan; Sempai Kathleen Andrade, third Dan; instructor Emma Christie, second Dan; and instructor Opinder Singh, first Dan.
Sempai Andrade placed third in kata in the 18-year-old and over black belt division. Instructor Christie placed second in kata and third in kumite in the under 18-year-old black belt division. Instructor Singh placed first in kata in the under 18-year-old black belt division.
Bayonne Martial Arts classes are held at Lincoln Community School on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Children’s classes are held from 6 to 7 p.m., and adult classes are held from 7 to 9 p.m.
For more information, call Bayonne Community Adult Education at (201) 858-5850 or visit the Bayonne Martial Arts Facebook page.