Hawaiian Islands Martial Arts Tournament
Oahu, Hawaii
Our Goju-Shorei dojo made its way west to the island of Oahu to compete at Ron Pohnel and Charl Oka's tournament. Although there was a Category 5 hurricane scare, fortunately, Hurricane Lane went even further west to help make our stay in paradise, well, paradise.
We were there for the tournament and Jack Felton's sparring seminar, but you can't go to Hawaii without taking in the beautiful beaches (North Shore, Waikiki, Kualoa Ranch's Secret Island) and all of the wonderful Hawaiian food too, like Shave Ice, barbecue, loco mocos, poke and musibis.
As far as the tournament, we had some tough competition as we faced martial artists from the islands, as well as competitors from Canada, Texas, Mexico, and California. Although everyone did well, Lindsey was our shining star as she won every division she competed in, winning two grands (one for girls sparring and one for women's sparring) and three first places.
Results:
Sensei MJ 1st Middleweight Sparring
Jasmine 2nd Sparring
Kennedy 3rd Sparring, 1st Kata
Lindsey 1st and Grand Champion 17 and Under Sparring , 1st and Grand Champion Adult Sparring, 1st Kata
Maximo 3rd 14-15 Sparring, 3rd 16-17 Sparring, 3rd Kata
Alexandra 1st and Grand Champion Sparring, 1st Kata
Cole 1st and Grand Champion 13 and Under Sparring, 1st 14-15 Sparring
Oscar 3rd Sparring
Jaden 1st Sparring, 1st Kata
Jacob 1st 5 and Under Sparring, 3rd 6-7 Sparring, 1st Kata
California State Championships
Clayton, California
Fresh from our great tournament results in Hawaii, our Goju-Shorei Karate dojo made its way across the summit to California for The League's California State Championships. Ironically, this Reno, Nevada school brought back plenty of California State titles: 2 Grand Champions, 24 firsts, 10 seconds, and 6 thirds.
Jacob: 1st Sparring, 1st Traditional Kata
Jaden: 3rd Sparring, 2nd Traditional Kata
Bailee: 2nd Sparring, 1st Traditional Kata
Lily: 2nd Sparring, 2nd Traditional Kata
Israel: 1st Sparring, 2nd Traditional Kata
Isaac: 1st Sparring
Joe: 1st Sparring, 2nd Continuous Sparring, 3rd Traditional Kata, 1st Kenpo Form
Arianna: 2nd Sparring, 1st Traditional Kata
Oscar: 1st Sparring, 1st Traditional Kata
Cole: 1st Sparring, 1st Traditional Kata, 1st Kenpo Form
Kennedy: 2nd Sparring, 3rd Traditional Kata
Maximo: 1st Sparring, 1st Traditional Kata
Alexandra: 1st Sparring, 3rd Traditional Kata
Jayden: 3rd Traditional Kata
Harlen: 2nd Sparring, 3rd Traditional Kata
Jaasai: 1st Sparring, 1st Traditional Kata
Ty: 1st Sparring
Melia: 1st and Grand Champion Sparring, 2nd Traditional Kata
Veronika: 1st and Grand Champion Sparring, 1st Traditional Kata
Charlie: 1st Sparring, 1st Traditional Kata
Diamond Nationals
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis is known for certain things, Prince, Mall of America, the Twins, and as far as martial arts, Diamond Nationals World Karate Championships.
Unfortunately, due to a broken toe, Sensei MJ couldn't compete so he came out and supported his old man as I brushed the dust off and competed, took third. Great times hanging with Ron Pohnel, Charl Oka, and the rest of out with our League of Angels teammates, Coach Jack Felton, Team Allstars, and our martial arts friends. Thanks to Fighters-Inc.
