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Kyo Sa Torchia & Grand Master Estioko
Congratulations to Kyo Sa Nim Torchia for repeating as the Mens Sparring Grand Champion at the 8th Battle of LA on May 29th!  And congratulations to the other 17 OCKicks competitors who all received medals in at least one event that they entered.  Although the holiday weekend made for a smaller tournament than normal the level of competition was still quite high and we're proud of everyone for rising to the challenge.

 
 
On Sunday, Feb 21, OCKicks students competed in the 2010 Southern California Friendship Tournament and returned with 26 trophies!  We know that for many it was a great test of courage. Whether you came home with top honors or not we are very proud of you and look forward to seeing you compete again.  Parents you too should be proud of the efforts and courage your children displayed.

And now for the results...we had 16 students compete and 15 bring back a total of 26 trophies including 6 of the top honors in their divisions! To see a full list of the results read more below.  To add to the excitement 8 of our students have been invited to compete in the Disney Martial Arts Festival held at Disneyland in June.

Congratulations to everyone who competed! We are extremely proud of your efforts to prepare last week and the outcome of your competition regardless of the results.
 
 
The morning started with a chill in the air that was quickly replaced by heated competition!  Saturday morning's mini-tournaments were great fun for all that competed and those who watched.  Below are the results from the final prep events before the 2010 SoCal Friendship Tournament in Corona, CA tomorrow.  We have 14 competitors who'll be representing the school - GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
 
 
What a great night it was tonight - some really awesome sparring was on display tonight.  Here are the results:
 
 
Team Turtle: You Guys Rock!  Below are the results from a very busy night at the dojang on Wednesday night:
 
 
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Although no trophies were handed out, our in-class competitions left a proud few with bragging rights leading up to the Corona tournament this Sunday.  All week we will be holding in-class "mini-tournaments" for Forms and Sparring to help our students get ready for the real deal on Sunday.  Keep up the great work guys!  Click the read more link to see the results.

 
 
On Sunday, Oct 25th, students from OC School of Martial Arts competed in the 2009 Great Pumpkin Tournament in Corona, CA and returned with 14 trophies!  I know that for many it was a great test of courage. Whether you came home with top honors or not I'm very proud of you and look forward to seeing you compete again.  Parents you too should be proud of the efforts and courage your children displayed.

And now for the results...
 
 
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Orange County School of Martial Arts students had a very strong showing at the 2009 World Dang (Tang) Soo Do Union Championships / Battle of LA on Saturday, May 2nd.  We are extremely proud of everyone who competed and excited for those who left with a medal.  More importantly though I'm most proud of the manner that they conducted themselves - with discpline, respect, courage, enthusiasm and genuine comaraderie.  Parents, regardless of how your children finished in the medal count you too should be proud of the way they demonstrated the core values teach.  And now for the results...

 
 
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Congratulations to Takoda Romero for placing 2nd in sparring at the Great Pumpkin Tournament in Corona, CA on Sunday, October 19th.  Takoda won 3 awesome matches on the way to his first ever trophy in a tough division that saw Chris Haugen lose his first match to the eventual winner.  Takoda's mom said that before the tournament he very sure that he would win a trophy this time.  His hard work and growing confidence is paying off!  OCKicks students medal results:

Takoda Romero - 2nd Place Orange Belt Sparring
Chris Haugen - 3rd Place Orange Belt Forms
 

Our green and red belt students fell short of the medal round but all fought well in their sparring matches.  We will work them hard to return in February with a stronger showing.

Tang Soo!
Sa Bom Gilliland

 
 
Here are some photos from Sunday's tournament in Corona.  Take a moment to talk to the students who competed and ask them how it went.  Tournaments are a fun way to challange yourself.  We hope to see you at the next one!
 
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