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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
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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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Congratulations to our students who displayed great bravery and competed in their first ever tournament!  And these guys didn't just show up - they took home some trophies too!  The Great Pumpkin Tournament is an annual event held in Corona, CA hosted by All-American Karate.  It is a very well run event with friendly competitors and fair judging.  And now the results:

Adam Gilliland - 1st Forms, 2nd Sparring
Mekai Collins - 3rd Sparring

Honorable Mention & Participation Trophies
Takoda Romero

Tang Soo!
Kyo Sa Nim Gilliland
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