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Mark Pinner Karate Clubs held a joint demonstration with Chris Welbon's students.
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Spectators packed the lobby to watch karate students perform kata routines.
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Chris Welbon Karate Clubs students performed katas of their choosing.
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Many students watched the demonstrations to learn the techniques.
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Chris Welbon made a plaque to honor those who helped with the move.
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Students were able to break boards for the crowd with any move they wanted.
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The main entrance to the new building features a Japanese torii gate.
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Kids were able to play in a bounce house.
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The crowd learned about the tonfa from Mark Pinner and saw a kata based around its use.
After five weeks of hard work, Chris Welbon, his staff and students are pleased to take their dojo to the next level.
Chris Welbon Karate Clubs of Plant City moved from its Collins Street location to a larger facility at 204 N. Mobley St., which Welbon said will allow the club to offer more classes and larger enrollment.
“The kids are all excited about it,” Welbon said.
Welbon hosted a grand opening Saturday afternoon with food, family fun and demonstrations from Mark Pinner and the two senseis’ students.
