19th Capt. Tam Tourn Oct. 17, 2026

19th. Captain Tamara Long-Archuleta Memorial Open Karate Championships

Our 41st tournament we have hosted and our last tournament.

The 19th and final Captain Tamara Long-Archuleta Memorial Open Karate Championships tournament had 150 com0etitors and we were able to add $4,500.oo to the scholarship fund.

**Uri Lapcevic from Kim’s Martial Arts in Albuquerque earned the Black Belt Kata Grand Champion**

**Sophia Gibson from Kim;s Martial Arts in Albuquerque earned the Black Belt Women’s Kumite Grand Champion and 1st. place in Black Belt Women’s Kumite.**

**Dexter Dixon earned the Black Belt Men’s Kumite Grand Champion and 1st. place in Black Belt Men’s Kumite.**

**Kim’s Martial Art’s in Albuquerque did very well this tournament with Uri, Sophia, and Dexter earning Black Belt Grand Champions.**

Belen Goju Ryu Karate

Belen Goju Ryu Karate started in May, 1988. Our purpose has always been to teach the most effective street self defense in all ranges of combat, along with traditional Goju Ryu Karate. Our students are taught to work hard to improve themselves physically and mentally. We expect students to avoid physical violence except as a last resort, and to be good citizens in their families, school, or work.

Through consistent training at Belen Goju Ryu Karate students will develop a positive self esteem and self confidence, along with physical and mental strength to deal positively with daily life.

Belen Goju Ryu Karate | 101 Becker, Ave., Belen, NM 87002, United States of America