Monthly Archives: May 2013

Kumite Classic 2013 Grows

By |2017-11-24T21:08:35-06:00May 28th, 2013|NBL, Tournament Review|

Jermond Wiggins, Richard Plowden, Morgan and Avery Plowden after their wins at the 2013 Kumite Classic. The 2013 Kumite Classic was a banner year for promoter Bill Viola. Held May 24-25, 2013 in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, (just outside of Pittsburgh) the event celebrated its fourteenth year with growth. Viola saw a huge increase in [...]

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Quebec Open 2013: Poulin Inducted Into Halls of Fame

By |2017-11-24T21:08:35-06:00May 27th, 2013|NASKA World Event, Tournament Review|

Promoter Clermont Poulin was inducted into two Halls of Fame at the event this year. The Quebec Open is set in the historic city of Quebec the weekend of April 24-25, 2013. Today we evolve the martial arts in different ways yet still hold tight to the traditional meanings, values, and beauty. The [...]

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Grand Slam 2013 Draws Awesome Competition

By |2017-11-24T21:08:36-06:00May 27th, 2013|NBL, Tournament Review, Uncategorized|

Jermond Wiggins wins the men's point sparring grand champion title at 2013 Grand Slam Open. Lynchburg Virgina, the home town of Liberty University and the site where Promoter Jeff “Sushi” Doss puts on the Grand Slam Open Nationals the weekend of April 19-20, 2013. Going from a winter storm to a severe thunderstorm [...]

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Ocean State Grand Nationals Brings Top Competition to the East Coast

By |2017-11-24T21:08:36-06:00May 11th, 2013|KRANE, NASKA World Event, Tournament Review|

Jarrett Leiker (2d to R) wins the men's forms grand championships after a tough battle with Sen Gao, Steven So and Will Coneys. The Ocean State Grand Nationals is one of the top martial arts events on the East Coast. This NASKA 5A World Tour event is also a KRANE 5A+ rated event [...]

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Naperville Challenge Offers Fun Atmosphere

By |2017-11-24T21:08:36-06:00May 10th, 2013|AKA, Tournament Review|

Competitors line up for adult weapons at the Naperville Challenge. By Stacy Strunk Hosted by Sharkey’s Karate Studio, the Sixth Annual Naperville Challenge convened April 7, 2013 at the Y Sports Complex in Naperville, IL. This is the second year that The Challenge has been held at this location and promoters chose well. [...]

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