History
Photos of Sensei Bourque’s personal collection will be shown within this section of the website. However, after 43 years of keepsakes, it’s impossible to display the whole of his collection. The chosen photos don’t represent any favoritism on the part of Sensei. They were randomly selected from his albums. Furthermore, they won’t all be described with detail. Nevertheless, as previously mentioned in another part this website, some of Sensei Bourque’s student will be presented in a bit more detail.
Photos of Sensei Bourque’s personal collection will be shown within this section of the website. However, after 43 years of keepsakes, it’s impossible to display the whole of his collection. The chosen photos don’t represent any favoritism on the part of Sensei. They were randomly selected from his albums. Furthermore, they won’t all be described with detail. Nevertheless, as previously mentioned in another part this website, some of Sensei Bourque’s student will be presented in a bit more detail.
Arthur Bourgeois success has greatly helped Sensei in being recognized across the province. While still a Brown belt, Arthur won 1st place kumite during a Canadian tournament held in Toronto back in 1973. This was the first time that a student from New Brunswick had won such a tournament and this, for Arthur, after only two years of intensively training karate. During the first Canadian National Black Belt Championships held in Edmonton, Alberta back in 1974, Mr. Bourgeois was part of Team New Brunswick who had finished 3rd place overall kumite. In 1975, Arthur got his Black belt and in 1980, he was part of Team Brunswick that competed in the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Regina, Saskatchewan. It was the first time that Team New Brunswick had finished first overall. Following his success during these events, Mr. Bourgeois had been chosen to be part of Team Canada for two World tournaments held in Germany and Spain of that year. However, for personal reasons, he didn’t attend these championships. This is truly only a very brief presentation of Arthur’s accomplishments in Karate. It would be impossible to share all of his successes in the scope of this website. The following photos will show only some of his endeavors in Karate.
Arthur Bourgeois success has greatly helped Sensei in being recognized across the province. While still a Brown belt, Arthur won 1st place kumite during a Canadian tournament held in Toronto back in 1973. This was the first time that a student from New Brunswick had won such a tournament and this, for Arthur, after only two years of intensively training karate. During the first Canadian National Black Belt Championships held in Edmonton, Alberta back in 1974, Mr. Bourgeois was part of Team New Brunswick who had finished 3rd place overall kumite. In 1975, Arthur got his Black belt and in 1980, he was part of Team Brunswick that competed in the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Regina, Saskatchewan. It was the first time that Team New Brunswick had finished first overall. Following his success during these events, Mr. Bourgeois had been chosen to be part of Team Canada for two World tournaments held in Germany and Spain of that year. However, for personal reasons, he didn’t attend these championships. This is truly only a very brief presentation of Arthur’s accomplishments in Karate. It would be impossible to share all of his successes in the scope of this website. The following photos will show only some of his endeavors in Karate.
We can see in this photo Arthur Bourgeois demonstrating a strong sidekick while Rene Porelle is standing as a target. In the back, Sensei Bourque is watching the demonstration. It's noteworthy to mention that Rene and Arthur were both Green belts at the time. This photo was taken at the Moncton Union Centre located on Norwood Ave. back in 1971.
We can see in this photo Arthur Bourgeois demonstrating a strong sidekick while Rene Porelle is standing as a target. In the back, Sensei Bourque is watching the demonstration. It's noteworthy to mention that Rene and Arthur were both Green belts at the time. This photo was taken at the Moncton Union Centre located on Norwood Ave. back in 1971.
We can see in the news clipping photo Arthur receiving the championship trophy for finishing 1st place kumite during a tournament held in Toronto back in 1973”. Left to right: Sensei Bourque and Arthur Bourgeois in the forefront and Oscar Leger, Clarence LeBlanc and Robert Houssen in the backside.
We can see in the news clipping photo Arthur receiving the championship trophy for finishing 1st place kumite during a tournament held in Toronto back in 1973”. Left to right: Sensei Bourque and Arthur Bourgeois in the forefront and Oscar Leger, Clarence LeBlanc and Robert Houssen in the backside.
We have in this photo Arthur Bourgeois in a fighting stance during the 2nd Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Moncton in 1975. Arthur was part of Team New Brunswick during this tournament.
We have in this photo Arthur Bourgeois in a fighting stance during the 2nd Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Moncton in 1975. Arthur was part of Team New Brunswick during this tournament.
In this picture, we have Arthur Bourgeois and Louis Comeau holding trophies they won in a New Brunswick Karate Tournament in 1980. Sensei Bourque is standing beside them. Louis Comeau had finished 1st place Individual Kumite during these championships. It’s also in 1980 that both of these competitors had been chosen to be part of Team Canada to attend two World Championships.
In this picture, we have Arthur Bourgeois and Louis Comeau holding trophies they won in a New Brunswick Karate Tournament in 1980. Sensei Bourque is standing beside them. Louis Comeau had finished 1st place Individual Kumite during these championships. It’s also in 1980 that both of these competitors had been chosen to be part of Team Canada to attend two World Championships.
Victor Cormier is another noteworthy student of Sensei Bourque who demonstrated strong abilities as a karate competitor. Receiving his Black belt in March of 1975, Victor was quickly chosen to be part of Team New Brunswick during the 2nd Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Moncton in June of that year. It’s during this event that Mr. Cormier performance earned him a position on Team Canada Kumite in the 3rd World Karate Championships held in Long Beach, California in October 1975. It was also the first time ever that a student from New Brunswick was chosen to be part of Team Canada. In 1977, Victor was again a member of Team Canada Kumite during the 4th World Karate Championships which were held in Tokyo, Japan. In 1980, he was also part of Team Brunswick that competed in the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Regina, Saskatchewan. The other members of Team Kumite for New Brunswick were: Donald Caissie, Paul Jimmo, Arthur Bourgeois, Louis Comeau, Maurice LeBlanc and Leo Savoie. Victor Cormier was team captain while Sensei Bourque was their coach. As mentioned for Arthur and for others to come, it’s impossible to share in great detail the magnitude of his success as a karate competitor in the scope of this website. However, the following photos will show some of success in New Brunswick Karate.
Victor Cormier is another noteworthy student of Sensei Bourque who demonstrated strong abilities as a karate competitor. Receiving his Black belt in March of 1975, Victor was quickly chosen to be part of Team New Brunswick during the 2nd Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Moncton in June of that year. It’s during this event that Mr. Cormier performance earned him a position on Team Canada Kumite in the 3rd World Karate Championships held in Long Beach, California in October 1975. It was also the first time ever that a student from New Brunswick was chosen to be part of Team Canada. In 1977, Victor was again a member of Team Canada Kumite during the 4th World Karate Championships which were held in Tokyo, Japan. In 1980, he was also part of Team Brunswick that competed in the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Regina, Saskatchewan. The other members of Team Kumite for New Brunswick were: Donald Caissie, Paul Jimmo, Arthur Bourgeois, Louis Comeau, Maurice LeBlanc and Leo Savoie. Victor Cormier was team captain while Sensei Bourque was their coach. As mentioned for Arthur and for others to come, it’s impossible to share in great detail the magnitude of his success as a karate competitor in the scope of this website. However, the following photos will show some of success in New Brunswick Karate.
This photo was taken during Sensei Bourque’s first Black belt grading on March 29, 1975. We see on the right Sensei Bourque giving Victor Cormier his new Black belt while we see a glimpse of Raymond Hewitt in the back.
This photo was taken during Sensei Bourque’s first Black belt grading on March 29, 1975. We see on the right Sensei Bourque giving Victor Cormier his new Black belt while we see a glimpse of Raymond Hewitt in the back.
In this photo, we can see Sensei Masami Tsuruoka on the left training with Victor Cormier during a regular karate work out.
In this photo, we can see Sensei Masami Tsuruoka on the left training with Victor Cormier during a regular karate work out.
Victor Cormier competing during a match in the 2nd Canadian National Black Belt Championships held in Moncton in June of 1975.
Victor Cormier competing during a match in the 2nd Canadian National Black Belt Championships held in Moncton in June of 1975.
Victor Cormier fighting against Ted Yungblut also during a match in the 2nd Canadian National Black Belt Championships held in Moncton in June of 1975.
Victor Cormier fighting against Ted Yungblut also during a match in the 2nd Canadian National Black Belt Championships held in Moncton in June of 1975.
Receiving his Black belt in 1975, Louis Comeau was also very talented as a karate competitor. Even if we can’t go in great details of all of his undertakings as a competitor, it’s important to note that Mr. Comeau finished 3nd place Individual Kumite in May of 1978. He accomplished this success during Tsuruoka’s Canadian Championships which were held in Montreal of that year. Team New Brunswick had finished 2nd place overall. Because of his achievement at that tournament, Louis was chosen to be part of Team Canada for the Pan American Championships which were held in Toronto, Ontario in June of that same year.
Receiving his Black belt in 1975, Louis Comeau was also very talented as a karate competitor. Even if we can’t go in great details of all of his undertakings as a competitor, it’s important to note that Mr. Comeau finished 3nd place Individual Kumite in May of 1978. He accomplished this success during Tsuruoka’s Canadian Championships which were held in Montreal of that year. Team New Brunswick had finished 2nd place overall. Because of his achievement at that tournament, Louis was chosen to be part of Team Canada for the Pan American Championships which were held in Toronto, Ontario in June of that same year.
Overall, he finished 4th place Individual Kumite at that event. As previously mentioned for the other competitors, Team New Brunswick in 1980 had finished 1st place kumite at the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Following his success, Louis Comeau had been chosen, as was Arthur Bourgeois, to be part of Team Canada Kumite for two World tournaments that year. In August of 1980, he competed in the 3rd IAKF World Championships that were held in Bremen, West Germany and in late October early November of that same year, he competed in the 5th World Karate Championships held in Madrid, Spain. During the championships held in Spain, 800 competitors from 48 countries had participated in ten different karate events. The following photos will display some of Louis Comeau success as a karate competitor.
Overall, he finished 4th place Individual Kumite at that event. As previously mentioned for the other competitors, Team New Brunswick in 1980 had finished 1st place kumite at the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Following his success, Louis Comeau had been chosen, as was Arthur Bourgeois, to be part of Team Canada Kumite for two World tournaments that year. In August of 1980, he competed in the 3rd IAKF World Championships that were held in Bremen, West Germany and in late October early November of that same year, he competed in the 5th World Karate Championships held in Madrid, Spain. During the championships held in Spain, 800 competitors from 48 countries had participated in ten different karate events. The following photos will display some of Louis Comeau success as a karate competitor.
This photo was taken after Team New Brunswick had won 1st place during the Maritime Championships which were held in Halifax, Nova Scotia in May of 1974.
This photo was taken after Team New Brunswick had won 1st place during the Maritime Championships which were held in Halifax, Nova Scotia in May of 1974.
In this photo, we see Sensei Bourque congratulating Louis Comeau who had won 1st place Individual Kumite during a New Brunswick Championships. These championships had been held in Fredericton, New Brunswick in May of 1979.
In this photo, we see Sensei Bourque congratulating Louis Comeau who had won 1st place Individual Kumite during a New Brunswick Championships. These championships had been held in Fredericton, New Brunswick in May of 1979.
We can see in this photo other competitors that participated and won in the New Brunswick Championships of May 1979. As mentioned, Louis Comeau won 1st place Individual Kumite while Arthur Bourgeois had won 2nd place Kata.
We can see in this photo other competitors that participated and won in the New Brunswick Championships of May 1979. As mentioned, Louis Comeau won 1st place Individual Kumite while Arthur Bourgeois had won 2nd place Kata.
In regards to Leo Savoie, he received his Black belt in 1977. After his success in different provincial and other type of karate tournaments, Leo was part of Team New Brunswick in 1978 while competing in the Tsuruoka’s Canadian Championships which were held in Montreal of that year. Overall, Team New Brunswick finished 2nd place in kumite. Mr. Savoie was also part of Team New Brunswick that finished 1st place kumite during the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1980. Furthermore, he was part of the Team Kata that finished in 3rd place during that championship. Other members of Team Kata at that tournament were Jean-Marc LeBlanc and Peter Kelly. As well, Leo Savoie was part of Team Canada during the 8th World Karate Championships held in Sydney, Australia in 1986. As for the others, the following photos will show Mr. Savoie success during the years he competed in different karate tournaments.
In regards to Leo Savoie, he received his Black belt in 1977. After his success in different provincial and other type of karate tournaments, Leo was part of Team New Brunswick in 1978 while competing in the Tsuruoka’s Canadian Championships which were held in Montreal of that year. Overall, Team New Brunswick finished 2nd place in kumite. Mr. Savoie was also part of Team New Brunswick that finished 1st place kumite during the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1980. Furthermore, he was part of the Team Kata that finished in 3rd place during that championship. Other members of Team Kata at that tournament were Jean-Marc LeBlanc and Peter Kelly. As well, Leo Savoie was part of Team Canada during the 8th World Karate Championships held in Sydney, Australia in 1986. As for the others, the following photos will show Mr. Savoie success during the years he competed in different karate tournaments.
This photo was taken in February of 1976 during a tournament held in the course of the Quebec Carnivals. Leo Savoie had finished 1st place kumite while Jean-Marc LeBlanc had won 2nd place kata.
This photo was taken in February of 1976 during a tournament held in the course of the Quebec Carnivals. Leo Savoie had finished 1st place kumite while Jean-Marc LeBlanc had won 2nd place kata.
In this photo which was taken during a New Brunswick Karate Championship in April of 1978, we see Leo Savoie and Louis Comeau with medals and trophies they had won over the years they competed in different karate tournaments. In this provincial tournament held in St John, Leo had finished 1st place kumite while Louis had finished 2nd in the same event.
In this photo which was taken during a New Brunswick Karate Championship in April of 1978, we see Leo Savoie and Louis Comeau with medals and trophies they had won over the years they competed in different karate tournaments. In this provincial tournament held in St John, Leo had finished 1st place kumite while Louis had finished 2nd in the same event.
In this photo which was taken during a New Brunswick Karate Championship in 1980, we see Sensei Bourque presenting the championship trophy to the team leader Leo Savoie. In the back, we see the other team members Jean-Marc LeBlanc on the left and Peter Kelly on the right. The team had finished 1st place for Team Kata during that tournament.
In this photo which was taken during a New Brunswick Karate Championship in 1980, we see Sensei Bourque presenting the championship trophy to the team leader Leo Savoie. In the back, we see the other team members Jean-Marc LeBlanc on the left and Peter Kelly on the right. The team had finished 1st place for Team Kata during that tournament.
Receiving his Black Belt Shodan in 1979, Maurice LeBlanc was part of Team New Brunswick that finished 1st place during the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1980. This was the first time that Team New Brunswick had finished first place. However, they had never finished lower than fourth place in the previous years they competed in the Nationals. The following photos will show Mr. LeBlanc during the years he competed in different karate tournaments.
Receiving his Black Belt Shodan in 1979, Maurice LeBlanc was part of Team New Brunswick that finished 1st place during the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1980. This was the first time that Team New Brunswick had finished first place. However, they had never finished lower than fourth place in the previous years they competed in the Nationals. The following photos will show Mr. LeBlanc during the years he competed in different karate tournaments.
This newspaper photo was taken after a karate tournament which was held in Truro, Nova Scotia. In the front row, left to right, we see Robert Bourgeois (Finished 3rd place Kumite, junior division), Sensei Bourque, Huberte LeBlanc (Finished 3rd place Kata, female grouping) and Leo Savoie (Finished 1st place Kumite, Green belt category). In the back row, also left to right, we have Maurice LeBlanc (Finished 1st place Kumite and 1st place Kata in the Yellow belt division), Edmond Brun (Finished 2nd place Kumite also in the Yellow belt category), Rodrique Bourque (Finished 3rd place Kumite in the Green belt level), Victor Cormier (Finished 1st place Kumite and 1st place Kata in the Brown belt division) and Jean-Marc LeBlanc (Finished 2nd place Kumite, junior level).
This newspaper photo was taken after a karate tournament which was held in Truro, Nova Scotia. In the front row, left to right, we see Robert Bourgeois (Finished 3rd place Kumite, junior division), Sensei Bourque, Huberte LeBlanc (Finished 3rd place Kata, female grouping) and Leo Savoie (Finished 1st place Kumite, Green belt category). In the back row, also left to right, we have Maurice LeBlanc (Finished 1st place Kumite and 1st place Kata in the Yellow belt division), Edmond Brun (Finished 2nd place Kumite also in the Yellow belt category), Rodrique Bourque (Finished 3rd place Kumite in the Green belt level), Victor Cormier (Finished 1st place Kumite and 1st place Kata in the Brown belt division) and Jean-Marc LeBlanc (Finished 2nd place Kumite, junior level).
In this photo which was taken after the Canadian National Exposition (C.N.E.) held in Toronto back in 1975, we see from left to right: Maurice LeBlanc, Jean-Robert Bourgeois, Jacques Savoie, Sensei Bourque, Leo Savoie and Jean-Marc LeBlanc. It’s important to mention that Jacques Savoie had won the Silver medal in the Brown belt category during this tournament. Other competitors that had participated at this event, however absent at the photo shoot, were Louis Comeau, Marc Girouard and Robert Houssen.
In this photo which was taken after the Canadian National Exposition (C.N.E.) held in Toronto back in 1975, we see from left to right: Maurice LeBlanc, Jean-Robert Bourgeois, Jacques Savoie, Sensei Bourque, Leo Savoie and Jean-Marc LeBlanc. It’s important to mention that Jacques Savoie had won the Silver medal in the Brown belt category during this tournament. Other competitors that had participated at this event, however absent at the photo shoot, were Louis Comeau, Marc Girouard and Robert Houssen.
This photo was taken in May of 1979 after the New Brunswick Karate Championships which were held in Fredericton of that year. All of the competitors are holding trophies they had won at this tournament.
This photo was taken in May of 1979 after the New Brunswick Karate Championships which were held in Fredericton of that year. All of the competitors are holding trophies they had won at this tournament.
We can see in this newspaper photo the members of Team New Brunswick who competed and won first place during the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1980. From left to right, we have Donald Caissie, Paul Jimmo, Sensei Bourque (Coach), Victor Cormier (Team captain), Arthur Bourgeois, Louis Comeau, Maurice LeBlanc and Leo Savoie.
We can see in this newspaper photo the members of Team New Brunswick who competed and won first place during the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1980. From left to right, we have Donald Caissie, Paul Jimmo, Sensei Bourque (Coach), Victor Cormier (Team captain), Arthur Bourgeois, Louis Comeau, Maurice LeBlanc and Leo Savoie.
Jean-Marc LeBlanc received his 1st degree Black belt or Shodan in 1979. He later attained his 3rd degree or Sandan Black belt in 1990. Over the years, Jean-Marc competed in numerous karate tournaments. He was a strong kata competitor. In June of 1982, he was a member of Team New Brunswick which finished 2nd place Team Kata during the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Winnipeg, Manitoba of that year. The other team members were Leo Savoie and Emmanuel LeBlanc. Most of the photos of Jean-Marc LeBlanc were taken in his early years of competing in karate tournaments.
Jean-Marc LeBlanc received his 1st degree Black belt or Shodan in 1979. He later attained his 3rd degree or Sandan Black belt in 1990. Over the years, Jean-Marc competed in numerous karate tournaments. He was a strong kata competitor. In June of 1982, he was a member of Team New Brunswick which finished 2nd place Team Kata during the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Winnipeg, Manitoba of that year. The other team members were Leo Savoie and Emmanuel LeBlanc. Most of the photos of Jean-Marc LeBlanc were taken in his early years of competing in karate tournaments.
This photo was taken during a Maritime Karate Championship which was held Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in May of 1975. As a junior karate competitor, Robert Bourgeois had finished 2nd place overall. Henri LeBlanc finished 3rd place Kata while still a Yellow belt. In the Green belt category for katas, Jean-Marc LeBlanc won 1st place, Marc Girouard finished 2nd while Edmond Brun took 3rd place during the tournament. As a Brown belt, Jacques Savoie won 1st place in Kumite while Romeo LeBlanc finished 3rd place also in Kumite. In the Black belt grouping, Victor Cormier won 2nd place in Kumite and Katas whereas Arthur Bourgeois and Jean-Robert both finished in 3rd place in Kumite.
This photo was taken during a Maritime Karate Championship which was held Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in May of 1975. As a junior karate competitor, Robert Bourgeois had finished 2nd place overall. Henri LeBlanc finished 3rd place Kata while still a Yellow belt. In the Green belt category for katas, Jean-Marc LeBlanc won 1st place, Marc Girouard finished 2nd while Edmond Brun took 3rd place during the tournament. As a Brown belt, Jacques Savoie won 1st place in Kumite while Romeo LeBlanc finished 3rd place also in Kumite. In the Black belt grouping, Victor Cormier won 2nd place in Kumite and Katas whereas Arthur Bourgeois and Jean-Robert both finished in 3rd place in Kumite.
In this photo, we see in the front row, left to right, Leo Savoie, his brother Jacques Savoie and Victor Cormier. Standing in the back, from left to right, we see Marc LeBlanc, Jean-Robert Bourgeois, Sensei Bourque and Jean-Marc LeBlanc. The photo was taken after a tournament which was held in Caraquet in August of 1976.
In this photo, we see in the front row, left to right, Leo Savoie, his brother Jacques Savoie and Victor Cormier. Standing in the back, from left to right, we see Marc LeBlanc, Jean-Robert Bourgeois, Sensei Bourque and Jean-Marc LeBlanc. The photo was taken after a tournament which was held in Caraquet in August of 1976.
This photo was taken after a karate tournament which was held in Summerside, Prince Edward Island back in October of 1976. In the front row, left to right, we see Marc LeBlanc, Terance Gallant and Roger Hebert while standing in the back, also from left to right; we have Arthur Bourgeois, Sensei Bourque, Victor Cormier, Clarence LeBlanc and Jean-Marc LeBlanc.
This photo was taken after a karate tournament which was held in Summerside, Prince Edward Island back in October of 1976. In the front row, left to right, we see Marc LeBlanc, Terance Gallant and Roger Hebert while standing in the back, also from left to right; we have Arthur Bourgeois, Sensei Bourque, Victor Cormier, Clarence LeBlanc and Jean-Marc LeBlanc.
We see in this photo some members of Team New Brunswick who competed in the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1980. As previously mentioned, Team New Brunswick had finished 1st place Kumite at this tournament and it was the first time that they had finished first overall. From left to right, we can see Peter Kelly, Jean-Marc LeBlanc, Sensei Bourque, Leo Savoie and Carole LeBlanc. Peter, Jean-Marc and Leo were part of the Team Kata who won 3rd place at this tournament while Carole LeBlanc took 3rd place for Kumite in women division.
We see in this photo some members of Team New Brunswick who competed in the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1980. As previously mentioned, Team New Brunswick had finished 1st place Kumite at this tournament and it was the first time that they had finished first overall. From left to right, we can see Peter Kelly, Jean-Marc LeBlanc, Sensei Bourque, Leo Savoie and Carole LeBlanc. Peter, Jean-Marc and Leo were part of the Team Kata who won 3rd place at this tournament while Carole LeBlanc took 3rd place for Kumite in women division.
Receiving his 1st degree Black belt or Shodan in 1981, Emmanuel LeBlanc has always demonstrated strong abilities as a Kata competitor. He was part of Team New Brunswick which finished 2nd place for Team Kata during the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Winnipeg, Manitoba in June of 1982. As previously noted, the other teammates were Leo Savoie and Jean-Marc LeBlanc. As indicated before, we cannot go in great detail of his success as a karate competitor. We will note some of his accomplishments in the following photos.
Receiving his 1st degree Black belt or Shodan in 1981, Emmanuel LeBlanc has always demonstrated strong abilities as a Kata competitor. He was part of Team New Brunswick which finished 2nd place for Team Kata during the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Winnipeg, Manitoba in June of 1982. As previously noted, the other teammates were Leo Savoie and Jean-Marc LeBlanc. As indicated before, we cannot go in great detail of his success as a karate competitor. We will note some of his accomplishments in the following photos.
This early photo of Emmanuel LeBlanc was taken when he got his Yellow belt. We see also the others who received a higher belt during that grading. In the front, left to right, we have Bobby Boleyan (Yellow), Benoit Boudreau (Orange), Marc LeBlanc (Orange), Allain LeBlanc (Yellow), Robbie Horan (Yellow), Marcel Bourque (Yellow) and Wayne Nima (Yellow). In the middle, same order, we see Emmanuel LeBlanc (Yellow) and Charles Comeau who had just started and remained a White belt. In the back row, also left to right, we have the main instructors for that group, respectively: Arthur Bourgeois, Huberte Bourgeois and Sensei Bourque. Please note that the color within parentheses are the colors of belt they were promoted too that day.
This early photo of Emmanuel LeBlanc was taken when he got his Yellow belt. We see also the others who received a higher belt during that grading. In the front, left to right, we have Bobby Boleyan (Yellow), Benoit Boudreau (Orange), Marc LeBlanc (Orange), Allain LeBlanc (Yellow), Robbie Horan (Yellow), Marcel Bourque (Yellow) and Wayne Nima (Yellow). In the middle, same order, we see Emmanuel LeBlanc (Yellow) and Charles Comeau who had just started and remained a White belt. In the back row, also left to right, we have the main instructors for that group, respectively: Arthur Bourgeois, Huberte Bourgeois and Sensei Bourque. Please note that the color within parentheses are the colors of belt they were promoted too that day.
In this newspaper photo taken in October of 1977, we can’t properly distinguish Emmanuel. However, during this tournament held in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, we found out that Emmanuel LeBlanc had won 3rd place Kata. The other competitors of this tournament will be presented in the usual order. In the front, left to right, we have Marc LeBlanc who took 1st place Kata in the junior division. We then have the women competitors: Carole LeBlanc won 1st place Kata, Sharon Ann Young who also took 1st place Kata for her belt level while Phillis Bastarache finished 2nd in Katas.
In this newspaper photo taken in October of 1977, we can’t properly distinguish Emmanuel. However, during this tournament held in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, we found out that Emmanuel LeBlanc had won 3rd place Kata. The other competitors of this tournament will be presented in the usual order. In the front, left to right, we have Marc LeBlanc who took 1st place Kata in the junior division. We then have the women competitors: Carole LeBlanc won 1st place Kata, Sharon Ann Young who also took 1st place Kata for her belt level while Phillis Bastarache finished 2nd in Katas.
There is no indication that Maria LeBlanc won any medals at this tournament. At the end of the first row, we have Emmanuel LeBlanc who won 3rd place Kata in his division. Standing in the back, also left to right, we find Roger Hebert who finished 2nd place Kata in the junior division. Jacques Savoie had won 2nd place in Kumite. Sensei Bourque was there coach during this tournament. We then have Louis Comeau who took 1st place Kumite in the Black belt category while Raymond Hewitt took 3rd place for Katas. The next two competitors finished 2nd and 1st in Kumite for their belt division, respectively: Ghislain Rinquette and Gerard Gallant.
There is no indication that Maria LeBlanc won any medals at this tournament. At the end of the first row, we have Emmanuel LeBlanc who won 3rd place Kata in his division. Standing in the back, also left to right, we find Roger Hebert who finished 2nd place Kata in the junior division. Jacques Savoie had won 2nd place in Kumite. Sensei Bourque was there coach during this tournament. We then have Louis Comeau who took 1st place Kumite in the Black belt category while Raymond Hewitt took 3rd place for Katas. The next two competitors finished 2nd and 1st in Kumite for their belt division, respectively: Ghislain Rinquette and Gerard Gallant.
This photo was taken after a karate tournament which was held in Deer Lake, Newfoundland. We can see in front, left to right, Leo Savoie and Sensei Bourque while in the back in the same order, we see Peter Kelly and Emmanuel LeBlanc. In this tournament, Leo finished 1st place kumite in the black belt division. Peter Kelly had also finished 1st place Kumite and 2nd place kata, however in the brown belt category. Emmanuel, also a brown belt, had finished 3rd place kata.
This photo was taken after a karate tournament which was held in Deer Lake, Newfoundland. We can see in front, left to right, Leo Savoie and Sensei Bourque while in the back in the same order, we see Peter Kelly and Emmanuel LeBlanc. In this tournament, Leo finished 1st place kumite in the black belt division. Peter Kelly had also finished 1st place Kumite and 2nd place kata, however in the brown belt category. Emmanuel, also a brown belt, had finished 3rd place kata.
This is an action photo of Team Kata New Brunswick competing in the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Winnipeg, Manitoba in June of 1982. New Brunswick had finished 2nd place in Team Kata during that tournament. From left to right, we see Jean-Marc LeBlanc, Leo Savoie (Team leader) and Emmanuel LeBlanc performing their kata.
This is an action photo of Team Kata New Brunswick competing in the Canadian National Black Belt Championships which were held in Winnipeg, Manitoba in June of 1982. New Brunswick had finished 2nd place in Team Kata during that tournament. From left to right, we see Jean-Marc LeBlanc, Leo Savoie (Team leader) and Emmanuel LeBlanc performing their kata.
