Famed New Zealand sensei Tuari Dawson, a former world champion in full-contact karate, came to North America for the first time for Budo Without Borders in Newmarket Oct. 1.
Aurora martial arts instructor Steve Armes, founder of Shoshinkan Martial Arts, holds the annual symposium — this year at Brad Jones Karate at 244 Main St. South — to bring experts from across the world to symposiums highlighting different techniques.