The Dojo Invitational - January 2010
We expected about 50 competitors...we had 80. At one time Jeff counted over 200 spectators and competitors in The Dojo. We are so glad that we remodeled the facility over the Christmas break, because they wouldn't have fit otherwise! Special thanks to Scott Messina from the Huntsville School of Karate. Our longtime friend brought over 13 students to our tournament, including his daughter "Kitten". They were our largest group of guests for the day. Another big thanks goes to Mr. Chuck Norris, the grandmaster of our style. He brought his family to The Dojo so his twins could compete. We were honored to have Chuck and Gina among our spectators and very excited to have Danny Lee and Dakota participating. Plan on another tournament in May or June.
Tournament Results Kata: 7 & under  Beginner: 1st – Sela Thiessen, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Christina Stinson, Derrick Stinson 3rd – Joey Hawthorne, The Dojo Experience Advanced: 1st - Cade Gaskill, The Dojo Experience 8 -  10 years        Beginner: 1st – Katy Hawthorne, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Danny Lee Norris, Derrick Stinson 3rd – Samantha Hicks, The Dojo Experience Intermediate: 1st – Dawson Rider, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Reed Paddy, The Dojo Experience 3rd – Madison Herrington, Huntsville School of Karate Advanced: 1st – Cole Gaskill, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Ronny Zapata, Kurek’s Champion Martial Arts 3rd – Justin Brown, The Dojo Experience 11 -  12 years Beginner: 1st – Olivia Butuard, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Austin Artho, Huntsville School of Karate 3rd – Isaiah Lankford, The Dojo Experience Intermediate: 1st – Gabby Crouch, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Jo Bamburg, The Dojo Experience 3rd – Alexa Vasquez, Bleu Tiger Martial Arts 13 -  15 years   Beginner: 1st – Sarah Lankford, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Alissa Mason, The Dojo Experience Intermediate: 1st – John Paul Mason, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Mathew Stevenson, The Dojo Experience Advanced: 1st – Thomas Sauceda, Kurek’s Champion Martial Arts 2nd – Chris Khawaja, The Dojo Experience 3rd – Luis Solis, Huntsville School of Karate 16 -  17 years Intermediate: 1st – Marcus Forrest, Huntsville School of Karate Advanced: 1st – Cesar Garcia, Kurek Champion Martial Arts 2nd – Christian Garza, KickStart 3rd – Jeron Tarpley, Huntsville School of Karate
Point Sparring: BOYS AND GIRLS  7 & under Beginner: 1st – Reagan Russell, Kurek Champion Martial Arts 2nd – Mason Hicks, The Dojo Experience 3rd – Christina Stinson, Derrick Stinson Advanced: 1st - Cade Gaskill, The Dojo Experience BOYS 8 - 10 years Beginner: 1st – Tyler Oelking, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Levi Goudeau, Derrick Stinson 3rd – James Moore, The Dojo Experience Intermediate: 1st – Ty G.oodson, Huntsville School of Karate 2nd – Evan Robinson, The Dojo Experience 3rd – Reed Paddy, The Dojo Experience Advanced: 1st – Ronny Zapata, Kurek Champion Martial Arts 2nd – Kent Richdale, The Dojo Experience 3rd – Cole Gaskill, The Dojo Experience BOYS 11 - 12 years Beginner: 1st – Austin Artho, Huntsville School of Karate 2nd – Jason Hammons, The Dojo Experience 3rd – Jared Wiseman, Huntsville School of Karate BOYS 13 - 15 years Intermediate: 1st – Matthew Stevenson, The Dojo Experience 2nd – John Paul Mason, The Dojo Experience Advanced: 1st – Lance Playfair, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Jose Solis, Huntsville School of Karate 3rd – Luis Solis, Huntsville School of Karate BOYS 16 - 17 years Intermediate: 1st – Marcus Forrest, Huntsville School of Karate Advanced: 1st – Cesar Garcia, Kurek Champion Martial Arts 2nd – Christian G.arza, Kurek Champion Martial Arts 3rd – Jeron Tarpley, Huntsville School of Karate GIRLS 8 - 10 years Beginner: 1st – Samantha Hicks, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Katy Hawthorne, The Dojo Experience 3rd – Danny Lee Norris, Derrick Stinson Intermediate: 1st – Katherine Buchannan, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Madison Herrington, Huntsville School of Karate GIRLS 11 - 12 years Beginner: 1st – Olivia Butuard, The Dojo Experience Intermediate: 1st – Jo Bamburg, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Gabby Crouch, The Dojo Experience 3rd – Alexa Vazquez, Bleu Tiger Martial Arts GIRLS 13 - 15 years Beginner: 1st – Alissa Mason, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Sarah Lankford, The Dojo Experience GIRLS 16 - 17 years Advanced: 1st –Amanda Meisner, Dulles Middle School 2nd – Katie Noon, Bleu Tiger Martial Arts
Flag Sparring: Little Dragons With the exception of the exceptional comeback and win for Lance Playfair in the Advanced 13-15 year division, this was the highlight of the day... 1st – Greyson Nachinson, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Bryce Holcomb, The Dojo Experience 3rd – Samantha Smitherman, The Dojo Experience 7 & under 1st – Jonah Lankford, The Dojo Experience 2nd – Sela Theissen, The Dojo Experience 3rd – Joey Hawthorne, The Dojo Experience 8 - 10 years 1st – Cesar Duran, Huntsville School of Karate 2nd – Tyler Oelking, The Dojo Experience 3rd – Gage Mayrant, Huntsville School of Karate 11 - 12 years 1st – Austin Artho, Huntsville School of Karate 2nd – Jared Wiseman, Huntsville School of Karate
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