Redding Shotokan Karate participated in the Sacramento dojo's jiyu-kumite tournament on March 26, 2011. Yodan Hiroko Mori contributed officiating expertise, refereeing the children's matches and some of the "open" division matches. RSK brown belts, 3 women and 2 men, also competed. The three young women were participating in their first jiyu-kumite matches, and did well as they were matched up against some very tough SKA fighters. Sandan Brad Marsh took second place, bowing to Nidan Andre Miller in the final match. Overall the tournament, billed as a "starter tournament" by its organizers, was a resounding success and a great opportunity for SKA karateka to build essential jiyu-kumite experience.