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Well we all went to Nipomo, Ca to participate in Toni's Test.  The board included Soke, Sensei Jeff, MrMr, Mrs. Crothers, Mr. Hickman, Heather Christensen, Rebecca Prewett, Miriam Prewett.

 

Well that is enough Black Belts to scare anyone to death.  On top of that Toni was the only candidate and she was really nervous.

 

She proceeded to perform all here material, using Jaymie and flinging her around like a ragdoll on several occasions.

 

Thanks to Jaymie for being a good Uki.  She now knows what a test is like.

 

In the end the board met and discussed and awarded that Black Belt to Toni.  I guess that means we all have to learn her last name and how to pronounce it properly as well.

 

Ms Karwoski

 

See the photo album for the pics

 

MrMr

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well I was finally able to attend a belt test and I have posted the photos.

 

Everyone did a great job.  We had about 12 students testing.  Each student passed their test rquirements.

 

The test board included Mr. Crothers, Mrs. Crothers, MrMr. Crothers, and Ms Kristina Will. Remember Mrs Crothers and Ms Will are tough graders.  Thats right you better be practicing!!!!!!

Congatulations to the following:

Yellow

Chase Balfour

Chris Kafont

 

Orange

Delaine Downie

Nick Kafont

Joseph Harrington

 

Green

Jacob Toney

 

Purple

Greg Horak

Jaymie Horak

Corey Slivnik

Nichole Slivnik

Dane Undheim

Robert Undheim

 

If you have 3 stripes, check when the next test will be, and keep on practicing.  I believe we will have another test in July.

 

The World Championships in Dallas Texas are fast approaching.  So far we only know of one student that will be competing.  Mr. Crothers does plan on attending as well.  The worlds are August 3rd-6th.  Weapons is on Friday, Kata on Saturday, Fighting on Sunday.  Sunday night is Finals.

Let us know if you are considering competing at the World Championships.

 

Have a Blessed start to a great summer

 

MrMr

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well enough of all the going ons at the school.  This past weekend several went to Riverside for

a USKO USKA , that's right USKO USKA tounament

 

Here are the results courtesy of Michele Slivnik.  Everone should thank her for getting this results each and every time.

 

August: 1st weapons, 3rd kata

Nichole: Medal

Corey: 1st kata, sparring medal, 1st weapons

Nick:  2nd kata, 3rd sparring

William: 2nd kata, 3rd sparring

Richard: medal kata, 2nd sparring

Tori: kata medal, 4th sparring

Jasmine: medal kata, 2nd sparring

David T.: medal kata, medal sparring

Matt: 3rd kata

Mr. Rick Adams:  BLACK BELT SPARRING GRAND CHAMPION

 

We had a great time and about half of us stayed to the end and went to eat with the Prewett Dojo and the the Summey's from Arizona.  I introduced the Summey's to Carman music and they were jazzed.  We play a lot of Carman in the school. 

 

Next up Nationals.  Train, Train , Train

 

The Regionals in Palm Springs was held on January 21,2006.  This is a Nationals qualifier and students attended from Arizona and New Mexico as well as California.  Also some attended form the USKK in addition to the USKA .

 

My favorite time of the whole tournament was when Siah Nix, a tall Afro American Black Belt with long dread locks, took me aside and told me he wanted to get to know me better.  We have been exchanging friendhip smiles for about 5 years, what a great witness opportunity.  I look forward to that day when we chat.  You can pray that God would go before me and prepare the path.

 

We had some great and courageous competitors at this event.  Parents and students we know it takes a huge commitment to even go.  We believe tournaments can be important in student training.  This is why we compete, to test ourselves, and our abilities under a competitive situation.  Remember that even those that are not winning a trophy are learning from the experiences.

 

So here is how the event fared for our students.

 

Adults

Ken Middaugh   1st in Kata

August Slivnik    1st in weapons, 1st in sparring, 3rd in Kata

 

Advanced

Zachary Middaugh 3rd in sparring, medal in Kata, medal in weapons (competiting with Brown &Black Belts)

 

Intermediate-  These were all very tough divisions with experienced competitors

Corey Slivnik 2nd weapons, 3rd kata, medal weapons

Nichole Slivnik medal in kata                     

Kimberly Noland  1st kata, 3rd sparring

Jasmine Ortiz 2nd sparring, medal kata

Victoria Tabor 2nd sparring, medal kata

Richard Morton 4th sparring, medal kata

William Morton 4th sparring, medal kata

Matt Fach  3rd kata, 2nd sparring

Jaymie Horak medal Kata

Greg Horak medal Kata

 

Beginneers- Usually includes White, Yellow and Orange

Jet Noland 3rd sparring 

Ann Hutsell 1st Kata

Nick Kafont 4th sparring, medal Kata

David Tahimic medal kata, medal sparring

 

What a great effort by all, this was a heavily competitive tournament..

 

 

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Now posted are pictures from December belt Tests.

Check out all these new belts.  We always love coming to class and seeing the colors change.

Congrats to :

 

 

 

 

 

Great job by all.

 

Tournament scene is as follows:

January 21st Regionals in Palm Springs

March 4th USKO Max Riverside

March 31-April 1st USKA Nationals in Albuquerque, NM (Notify us if you intend to go)

April 22nd- Crothers USKA Seaside Open Carlsbad (can't beat this one, right in our backyard)

 

 

Open House

Mark you calendars either Feb 11th or Feb 18th

Saturday in the am. 

Coffee, begals, rolls, drinks etc.

We tell you about why we do what we do etc etc

We might even talk Mr. Crothers into a Brick Break

I cannot remember if the record is 10 or 11 or 12 all stacked on top of one another.

But you gotta be there to see it..

 

May the Lord Bless each of you

 

MrMr

Well the California State Championships were an extraordinary event.  There were more competitors than I have seen at a USKA event in a long time.  Naturally more competitors make for more competition.  Some of the Black Belts present came to honor Mrs. Evans-Colgan for 40 years of Martial Arts Training.  We saw some awesome competitions, with the 3 Firsts by your Instructor right up there, he also won the Grand Championship for all Black Belt Kata and Weapons.

Others really broke the barriers and accomplished great feats as well.  In addition some of you stuck it out till the end, that means a lot to us, especially when we are still competing.

Here are the results as reported to me (everyone should thank Michele Slivnik, who has provided the results to me for the last 3 tournaments).  I am sure she had help from many to compile this list.

 

August Slivnik:              2^nd weapons, 2^nd kata, 1^st sparring

Nicole Slivnik:              4^th kata

Corey Slivnik:               3^rd weapons, 4^th kata, 2^nd sparring

Ann Huttsell:                 1^st kata

Matt Fach:                   1^st Kata, 2^nd sparring

Marti Bass                   5^th weapons, 3^rd kata, 3^rd sparring

Brien Middaugh             3^rd weapons, 2^nd kata, 3^rd sparring

Zachary Middaugh          4^th weapons, 2^nd kata, 3^rd sparring

Ken Middaugh             1^st Kata

Greg Horak                  4^th Kata

Jaymie Horak                4^th Kata

Victoria Tabor               1^st kata, 2nd sparring

Joseph Harrington           Medal

Nick Kafont                 3^rd kata

William Morton             2^nd kata, 1^st sparring

Richard Morton             3^rd kata

David Lantz                  2^nd kata

Zachariah Dotts             Medal

Madison Maler             2^nd Kata

Lonny Sapikowski          3^rd Black Belt Sparring

Lizeth Ramirez              2^nd Kata, 3^rd Sparring

 

Wow great job to all the competitors and their parents for keeping them focused.  Parents have a big job at these larger tournaments keeping the focus up during long waits.

 

Anyone that placed 4^th and above is qualified for Nationals. 

For those that are earning points for the 2005-2006 competition year awards points

For the state championships are 1^st 25 points, 2^nd 20 points, 3^rd 15 points, 4^th 7 points (I think).

 

Let Mr Crothers know if you are considering going to Nationals.

 

MRMR

I am happy to report that Mrs. Crothers and myself were able to go on a great nearly 2 week vacation.

We visitied several National Parks including Bryce, Zion, Canyonlands, and the Grand Canyon.  We also camped at 2 great Utah State Parks: Kodachrome Basin and Dead Horse Point. Two of our highlights included the awesome view at dead horse point, and hiking in slot canyons.  It was just fantastic to see the majesty of God's work in these various places.

 

Speaking of God's work.  God's desire for each of us is to be generous.  That has some various interpretations, including being available to others, serving, listening to God's direction in our lives.  Using our talents and abilities in a way that is pleasing to the Lord is really important.  We even mention it in the Keichu Bow, we would rather Pray for someone than fight them.  Well this all leads me to an update on the Karate School in Louisiana that was affected by Katrina.  First off, Mr. Dupaquier sent me an email thanking each and every one that reached out to him.  On Mr. Dupaquiers first open day of class after the Hurricane he had 1(one) student attend.  On his second day he had 2 (two) students attend.  Mr. Dupaquier probably had 200-300 students before the hurricane.  This is just one example of the devastion that has occured.    Please consider giving to the fund that was set up for this.  See one of the previous entries on this site.  Remember we can have an impact, but we will have to be willing to sacrifice some.  This business will need support for a while until they and the entire city can recover.  Please consider giving again.  Send directly to:

MKTC FUND

4615 Shreveport Hwy

Pineville, LA 71360

 

I am also going to set up a can to collect change and send it before Christmas.  If you are like me you have a lot of change hanging around, if we all give it will add up. 

In case you think I am harping on this, remember we still have: students, a dojo, schools, houses, roads, stores, TV, Phones, Electricity, etc..

I personally believe that one donation will not save these people, this neighborhood etc...That is why I am harping.  Mr. Mr.

 

Well on to other Stuff

 

At the Arvin Tournament we did fantastic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They were great at the test. 

 

I don't know about all of you, but we had a BLAST at the In house...

 

I have posted some pictures.  Parents and students, remember you can view your pictures and copy them for your enjoyment.

 

 

We are not sure if you liked the Chanbara competition, so let us know

 

Keep up the good progress.