Richard Poage & Southwest Center
for the Martial Arts
Southwest Open Karate Championship
Saturday ~ March 13, 2010
Congratulations To all that attended in representation of our dojo You all did an outstanding job and we are Proud to have all of you on our team! So far, I am confident that we brought home over 45 awards (many 1st places) and as the count is still in progress, we will update this count as it rises! I have received numerous comments from the directors of the event as well as from many others involved of the outstanding spirit, respect and self control shown by all of our team members, and for this, I thank you all!!!
Sensei David Walters | |
The
5 Animal Kung-Fu/Karate In House Tournament
Was a Success!
Congratulations!!
To all that participated!
Mickey,kelly,Chris,Sarah,Wadood,Nicolas,Yahira,Maria, David,Charlie,Daniel,Abram,Amanda,Victoria,Adrian,
Karla Nicole,Santiago,Melanie,Miguel,Andrea, Enrique,Juan,Martin,Francisco,Carolina,
Juan Pablo,Sofia,Francine,Julian, and Lalo!!!
Slide Show
[TRANSLATED] 5 AKFK TournamentOur event commenced with the National Anthem, Performed by Andrea (Singing) and Accompanied by Yahira (playing the flute) at 9:00 a.m.
Then, we held our judges meeting, lined up all of the competitors for the first event, and began
our "1st Anual 5 Animal Kung-Fu / Karate In House Tournament" promptly at 9:30 a.m.
It was a great event for all that attended, competitors, and and all of
the family members that attended to show thier support.
It was a true battle of skill as well as of nerves, as the event unfolded.
Freestyle Kata, Weapon Forms, Synchronized Kata, as well as free style point sparring,
were the events of the day, and nobody left dissappointed.
Ribbons, Gold, Silver and Bronze metals
were awarded throughout the day as well as 7 Grand Champion Trophies.
Just before the break, we also awarded 2 special Participant trophies to
Andrea and Yahira for their outstanding performance of the National Anthem.
"In over 39 years of Martial arts experience and tournament involvement, I have never felt such
an incredible show of heart filled competition, as well as the spirit of great sportsmanship
and family support, as i did Saturday April 25th 2009"
All that dared to enter the Dojo that day, were true winners in the eyes of the Martial Arts World,
as well as that of the family and friends that chose to join us for this great event.
A special thanks to,.. Jack and Maria Scholnick
(for their time and efforts in the food concessions),
As well as,. Paula Beemer (The photographer),
Monica (Provider of the tables and chairs),
Ren, Abdul, Rosie, E.J. Helen, Ada, Roxy (the corner judges and score keepers),
and all of the volenteers that made this all happen!
Our overall top performer of the day,
with 4 gold metals, and 3 Grand Champion Trophies was a 6 year old Blue Belt,..
Santiago Heredia
We will be posting some great new pictures of the tournament this week, so check back in a few days!!!