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Last May Grandmaster Cheezic was featured on the latest cover of Action Martial Arts Magazine. Click Here Read the Article |
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| A Historical moment in the Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation: Our Fourth Black Belt Graduation of 2007 was held on Friday, November 30, 2007. The largest Black Belt Grading in our Federation's History with over 60 students promoted to Black Belt. Congratualtions to all the students who Graduated! |
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The Following Students were promoted to 3rd Dan Black Belt: Dennis Godin - Woodbury Amy Cote - Oxford Patrick Sheppard - West Haven Karen Kane - New Hartford Jesse Johnson - New Hartford Daniel Hinman - New Hartford Chris Cavar - Danielson The Following Students were promoted to 2nd Dan Black Belt: Lyle Coviello - Naugatuck Drew Roosa - Warren Taylor Fluckiger - New Hartford Victoria Howland - New Hartford Logan Leeder - Foster The Following Students were promoted to 1st Dan Black Belt: Gregory Boris - Griffin Nicholas Iovene - West Haven John Przybylowski - West Haven Jessica Przybylowski - West Haven Catherine Przybylowski - West Haven Larry Shea - West Haven Steffen Brunson - West Haven Raphael Cordwell - SCSU Robert Gamache - Cheshire James Everson - Cheshire Tanner Cook - Cheshire Eric Magnotti - Cheshire Andrea Wright - Warren Ryan Alves - Prospect Matthew - Witek - Woodbury William Pettinico - Woodbury James Pippin - Lakewood/Trumbull Shelby Trapp - Vernon Jeffrey Garnelis - Vernon Wesley Newth Jr - Vernon Ryan Walters - New Hartford Natalie Olmstead - New Hartford Nathan Olmstead - New Hartford Lynn Musulin - New Hartford Chris Riley - New Hartford Andrew Best - Clinton Sarah Dean - Danielson Jessica Dean - Danielson Cecilia Bucciarelli - Bethlehem Daniel Sheehan - Bethlehem Kathryn Francis - Bethlehem Danny White - Naugatuck Kimberly Harman - Naugatuck Jonathan Robinson - Stratford Anthony Bambino - Woodbury Matthew Russett - Naugatuck Matthew Hodkinson - Naugatuck Richard Ministro - Naugatuck Anthony Brouillard - Naugatuck Nicole Buckley - Naugatuck Iliana Rivera - Naugatuck Daniel Lyons - Naugatuck Kayleigh Hawes - Naugatuck Jacob Hawes - Naugatuck Hannah Cohen-Lawlor Warren Jonathan Ball - Lakewood/Trumbull Scott Norton - Lakewood/Trumbull Julie Norton - Lakewood/Trumbull Georgiana Appiah-Pippin - Lakewood/Trumbull |
| Students from USA Marital Arts Dojang competed at the IPPONE FINALE tournament in Fitchburg, MA on Saturday November 10th. This was the last tournament on the IPPONE circuit for this year's season. Congratulations to Mrs. Leeper, Mr. Leeper, and Mr. Bambino on a job well done and be sure to thank them for representing the Federation so well!! |
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Anthony Bambino:
1st Place Weapons 2nd Place Sparring 2nd Place Forms Sue Leeper: 2nd Place Sparring 2nd Place Forms David Leeper: 2nd Place Weapons 4th Place Forms |
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On Thursday, November 1, Grandmaster Cheezic presided over the Bridgewater Karate Gup Graduation. Instructor: 1st Dan Lorraine Dunn-Laranetto (pictured top row on left). ![]() |
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On October 12th, Grandmaster Cheezic conducted a Master Black Belt Graduation.
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| Pictured (left to right): Master DiMaria, Master Laperle, Master Randolph |
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The following were promoted: To 5th Dan Master John DiMaria 596 To 4th Dan Master Donald Laperle 969 Master Steve Randolph 970 |
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| Front Row: Master Daryl Laperle, Master Ken Fish, Master Dave Deguzman, Grandmaster Robert Cheezic, Master Fred Klies, Master Neal O'Neil, Master Gary Guay Back Row: Master Steve Randolph, Master Hertz Knox, Master Joseph Barbera, Master Tony Melo, Master Adam Gorski, Master Schuyler Greene, Master Todd Deutsch, Master John DiMaria, Master Donald Laperle |
| Students from USA Marital Arts Dojang competed at the Southern Vermont Classic in Chester, VT on October 13th. This tournament was part of the IPPONE circuit. Congratulations to Mrs. Leeper, Mr. Leeper, and Mr. Bambino!! |
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Anthony Bambino:
2nd Place Weapons 2nd Place Sparring 2nd Place Forms Sue Leeper: 1st Place Sparring 3rd Place Forms David Leeper: 1st Place Weapons 2nd Place Forms |
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The American Martial Arts Center of Foster, R.I. Dojang held a Gup Graduation on 10/5/2007. The following students were promoted to Apprentice Blackbelt: Patrick Feeney Kayla Spirito Frank Spirito Brett DiPetrillo Instructor: Master Ken Saucier |
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Our Third Black Belt Graduation of 2007 was held on Friday, September 28, 2007. Twenty-Nine students graduated; Nineteen students were promoted to the rank of Cho Dan, Nine were promoted to the rank of E Dan, and one student was promoted to the rank of Sam Dan. Congratualtions to all the students who Graduated!
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The Following Students were promoted to 3rd Dan Black Belt: Wendy Guglielmetti - Woodbury The Following Students were promoted to 2nd Dan Black Belt: Daryl Santaus - West Haven Sarah Spiezio - Foster, R.I. Brendon Boucher - Foster, R.I. Doreen Desorba - Woodbury Tom O'Neil - Woodbury Sean O'Neil - Woodbury Ian Lane - Danielson Alison Lane - Danielson Robin Orlomoski - Colebrook The Following Students were promoted to 1st Black Belt: Adam Chira - CCSU Alisa Wright - Woodbury Katie Birdsall - Woodbury Kathleen Mifflin - Oxford Justiano Nieves - Naugatuck Michelle Newth - Vernon Michael Dibb - Bethlehem Kurt Labraque - Naugatuck Alexandra Estrada - Danielson Shannon Pomroy - Danielson Xavier Laporte - Danielson Kristie Blain - Danielson Gerard Cummings - Danielson Shirley Laporte - Danielson Carlton Peterson - Danielson James McHale - Foster, R.I. Jessica Butler - Naugatuck Austin Casagrande - Naugatuck Shelby Jaffe - Naugatuck |
Students from several Dojangs represented the Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation at the Mohegan Sun National Karate Championships on September 23, 2007. The tournament was held at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT. The tournament ratings were KRANE AAAAA(Plus) and NASKA AA. Breaking Divisions were rating by USBA.Comepitors included West Haven Dojang's Master Jeffrey Albright, Master Tony Melo, Master Joseph Barbera, Miss Kristine Reilly, Miss Victoria Klemenz, Miss Rachael Petracionne, Mr. Joshua Amoro, Mr. Ryan Balamaci; Headquarters Dojang's Mr. Neal Mascola; Lakewood Trumbull Dojang's Mr. Daniel Littlefield, Mr. Paul Wagner, Mr. George Riccio IV. Many thanks to Grandmaster Cheezic, Master Fred Klies, Master David Deguzman, & Master Neal O'Neil who drove down from headquarters to support our competitors. Here is how everyone performed:
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The USA Martial Arts Demo Team Perfomed at the Bethlehem Fair on Saturday September 8, 2007. An Event you couldn't miss!!! (the karate, not the Corn Dogs!!)
The Demo Team has been performing at the Bethlehem Fair for the past 5 Years!
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| On Monday August 27th, Grandmaster Cheezic presided over the Boys & Girls Club of Waterbury Gup Graduation. Instructors are Miss Rita Hubbard (3rd Dan), and Mr. Michael Cavallaro (3rd Dan) and the Assistant Instructor is Miss Jena Rowland (3rd Dan). Students grading were: Mykaela Milonas, Andre and Kevoy Sommerville, Alex, Eric and Tim Simmons, Shaina Martin, Tremaine Days, Jordan Alexander, James SanAngelo, and Andrew and Alex Grullon. In attendance, in addition to Grand Master Cheezic (but not in the picture) were Miss Susan Mathews (2nd Dan), Stephanie Braker (1st Dan), Crystal, Monique, and Laura Bellemare (1st Dans) and John Braker. The grading was held at the end of the Club's summer program.
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We beat the rain this year and Karate Kamp turned out to be a great success!! This year's "Catch the Greased Pig" contest had to be cancelled due to lack of a pig. (Reports came in that some Masters captured the pig and brought it down to the adult camp area) Next year, competitors will be required to bring their own pig.
There are still several students missing from the Ninja Hunt. Grandmaster Cheezic has sent some of the Federation Masterbelts into the woods to negotiate with the Ninja Leader. We are hoping that our students will be returned before the start of the new school year...keep your fingers crossed. We are also checking the Guiness Book of World Records...we believe that Master Sudol may be close to beating the record for the largest bon fire at a camp ground and/or longest lasting. Some campers stayed up all night waiting for the fire to burn out...its was still burning during lunch on Sunday! For those of you who were wondering what happened to Master Gorksi...He disappeared after teaching his first seminar and then returned with the White Lady at the Bon Fire...he appears to be okay, but we are sending him to the doctor just to make sure. Students are urged to go back to their Dojang and share with their instructors and classmates what they learned during the Karate Seminars.
Anyone with pictures of Kamp are asked to send them to Master Melo, he will post them on our website. Karate Kamp Photos will be posted on our Photos Page and be updated regularly as we receive more pics.
Congratulations to: The 2007 Iron Chef: Matthew Miller!! The 2007 Team Demo Competition Winner: The Danielson Dojang!! The 2007 Watermelon Chomp Winners: Jason Corn (Junior Chompers), Cody (Teen & Older Chompers) A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING: (We couldn't have done it without you) Head Chef: - Romeo Josef Kitchen Staff: - Rita Hubbard & her amazing crew Bon Fire: - Master Mike Sudol - thanks for keeping us warm Seminar Instructors: Master Mark Sawyer Master Daryl Laperle Master Dave Deguzman Master Neil O'Neal Master Ken Fish Master Adam Gorski Master Tony Melo Master Doug Wilke Master Ken Saucier Master Aldwin Lee Miss Kristine Reilly |
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Series Premeire July 20th @ 10pm The History Channel will be hosting a Martial Arts series entitled "Human Weapon". Check out their website for more information History Channel The Ultimate search of a Human Weapon, Each episode of HUMAN WEAPON charts an expedition through foreign continents, famous cities, exotic villages, back alleys and lush landscapes with hosts Jason Chambers – mixed-martial-artist and professional fighter – and Bill Duff – former professional football player and wrestler, who will learn how each individual location gave birth to its distinct form of combat and will study their form of martial art. Muay Thai: Ultimate Striking Karate Judo: Samurai Legacy Eskrima Stickfighting Savate Streetfighting Pankration: The Original Martial Art Krav Maga of the Israeli Commandos Marine Corps Martial Arts MMA - America's Extreme Fighting Kung Fu Sambo: Russia's Extreme Fighting Bokator: Cambodian Blood Sport Silat: Martial Art of Malaysia |
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| On Wednesday June 27th, the Vernon Dojang held a Gup Graduation. |
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| On Tuesday June 26th, the Colebrook Dojang held a Gup Graduation. Instructor 3rd Dan Kim Janak. |
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| On June 23 the Lakewood Trumbull YMCA karate school performed a demonstration at the Trumbull Day annual fair. 11 practitioners joined Master DeGuzman and Master O'Neil in the performance of open hand forms, weapons forms, breaking and self defense. |
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Master Neal A. O'Neil, Andrew Birarelli, Tim Salerno, Vance Hancock, Nancy Hancock, Will Hancock, Sean Wilson, Matt Miller, Master David Deguzman. Front Row: Julie Norton, Ryan Norton, John Collins, Adelle Hancock. |
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Group Photos: Kee Cho Hyung Il Boo Bassai Di Kyuck Pa Individual Photos: Rohai: Tim Salerno Kong Sang Koon: Andrew Birarelli Chil Sung Chil Ro: Master O'Neil Nunchaku 1: John Collins Nunchaku 2: Matt Miller Bo: Ryan Norton Fighting Fans: Julie Norton 3-Section Staff: Master O'Neil Self Defense: Master O'Neil & Anderw Birarelli |
| On Thursday June 21st, the Clinton Dojang held a Gup Graduation at their Dragon Star Martial Arts Center. Instructors are Master Sharyn Drapala and Mr. Ken Hartley. |
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| The Boys & Girls Club of Waterbury hosted their annual awards dinner at the Pontelandolfo Club in Waterbury. Grandmaster Cheezic was the Master of Ceremonies for this event. Two Cheezic Tang Soo Do Students from the Boys & Girls Club of Waterbury Dojang, Mr. Tremaine Days & Miss Shaina Martin, received special awards presented by their instructors, Ms. Rita Hubbard & Mr. Michael Cavallaro. Other Members from the Federation participated in a Karate Demonstration during the awards presentation: From USA Martial Arts - 1st Dan Black Belts Miss Monique Bellemare, Miss Crystal Bellemare, Miss Laura Bellemare; From West Haven - 1st Dan Black Belts Miss Molly Smith, Miss Kristine Reilly, and Master Tony Melo. |
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| On Saturday June 16th, the East Hartford Dojang conducted a Gup Graduation. Instructor: 3rd Dan Miss Sandy Dube. |
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Students from the West Haven Dojang competed at the Connecticut Open in Shelton, CT on June 3rd. This tournament was part of the Krane circuit and was rate AAAA. On top came Ryan Balamaci, Apprentice Black Belt age 9 with 1st Place in Sparring and 2nd Place in Forms competition. Kristine Reilly and Molly Smith placed in the top 8 finalists for their weapons forms. Some of the divisions at this tournament had 12-17 competitors. Congratulations to all competitors!!
Pictured: Joshua Amoro, Rachel Petraccionne, Ryan Balamaci, Molly Smith, Kristine Reilly |
| Students from USA Marital Arts Dojang competed at the Excel Open in Terryville, CT on June 2nd. This tournament was part of the IPPONE circuit. Congratulations to Mr. Leeper, Mr. Bambino and Mr. Russett!! |
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Anthony Bambino:
1st Weapons 2nd Forms 2nd Sparring David Leeper: 2nd Weapons 1st Forms Matthew Russett: Not pictured 4th weapons 4th forms 5th sparring |
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The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Waterbury held its 26th annual Awards and Scholarship Dinner the Aqua Turf Club in Southington on Tuesday May 30th. From the left are: Grandmaster Robert Cheezic , Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Waterbury board member; Marilyn McDonald, Lifetime Achievement Award; Bridget Ciarlo, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Waterbury board member; Fran Vitarelli and Debbie Vitarelli, Humanitarian Award; Dr. Peter Jacoby, Humanitarian Award; Neil O’Leary, Public Service Award; Armand Mazzetti, Prestigious Alumni Award; Joe McGrath, President of the Board of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Waterbury; and Judge William Sullivan, Humanitarian Award. |
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At the West Haven Dojang, there are Three Generations of Martial Artists training in Tang Soo Do!!
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On Friday May 18, 2007, History was in the making. A Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation First! Ten of our Master Belts were promoted to 7th Degree Black Belt. These Masters are the very first ever Chil Dans of the Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation. Congratulations to all of you on this paramounting achievement and Thank you for your dedication to our Federation!!! |
| Joseph | Antonucci | 7th Dan | # | 4 | Harry | Needham | 7th Dan | # | 12 | Roger | LaFrance | 7th Dan | # | 45 | David | Deguzman | 7th Dan | # | 56 | Harold | Lindo | 7th Dan | # | 77 | Fred | Klies | 7th Dan | # | 89 | Kenneth | Fish | 7th Dan | # | 177 | William | Allard | 7th Dan | # | 188 | Kenneth | Saucier | 7th Dan | # | 194 | Doug | Wilke | 7th Dan | # | 256 |
| front row: Master Roger LaFrance, Master Harry Needham, Grandmaster Robert Cheezic, Master Joseph Antonucci, Master David Deguman |
| second row: Master Fred Klies, Master Ken Fish, Master William Allard, Master Harold Lindo, Master Kenneth Saucier, Master Doug Wilke |
| Our Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation Challenged Team will be performing a Karate Demonstration at the Connecticut Special Olympics on Saturday June 9th at Southern Connecticut State University. For more information, contact Grandmaster Cheezic. |
| Our Second Black Belt Graduation of 2007 was held on Friday, May 11, 2007. Forty-Four students graduated; Twenty-Seven students were promoted to the rank of Cho Dan, Eleven students were promoted to the rank of E Dan, and Six students were promoted to the rank of Sam Dan. Congratualtions to all the students who Graduated! |
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The Following Students were promoted to 3rd Dan Black Belt: Michael Hyman - Trumbull Andrew Birarelli #1258 - Trumbull Ian Didow #1295 - Foster, R.I. Susan Bouchard #1296 - Foster, R.I. Dylan Leeder #1323 - Foster, R.I. Michael Tacinelli #1347 - Federation Headquarters The Following Students were promoted to 2nd Dan Black Belt: Zach Olmstead #1249 - Canton Stephanie Darden #1377 - SCSU Darcy Needham #1379 - Wallingford Christian Vasquez #1487 - Wallingford Christopher Bailey #1488 - Wallingford Tadas Valentukevisious #1540 - Woodbury David Alves #1553 - Prospect Kristin Veigh #1631 - Foster, R.I. Keven Viveros #1632 - Foster, R.I. Kristen Leeder #1633 - Foster, R.I. Chris Valine - Warren The Following Students were promoted to 1st Black Belt: Willie Maze #1789 - West Haven Alec Albright #1790 - West Haven Matthew Numa #1791 - West Haven Alexander Bacon #1792 - West Haven Rigoberto castro #1793 - West Haven Antonio Melo #1794 - West Haven Walter Smith Jr #1795 - West Haven Charlotte Giannotti #1796 - West Haven Christopher Przybylowski #1797 - West Haven Kathleen LeClerc #1798 - Bethlehem Elizabeth Cyr #1799 - Bethlehem Kayla Lindaur #1800 - Warren Crystal Bellemare #1801 - Naugatuck Laura Bellemare #1802 - Naugatuck Monique Bellemare #1803 - Naugatuck Jacke Lanne #1804 - Naugatuck Heather Fenn #1805 - Canton Hugo Cruz #1807 - Stratford YMCA Deborah Nortno #1808 - Trumbull Olivia Plouffe #1809 - Trumbull Vance Hancock #1810 - Trumbull Nancy Hancock #1811 - Trumbull Edward Hancock #1812 - Trumbull Vance Hancock #1813 - Trumbull Martin McCann #1814 - Trumbull Amber Kolb #1815 - Prospect Robert Senay #1817 - Danielson |
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| The AMAC Foster, R.I. Dojang held a Gup Graduation on 5/4/2007. Instructor: Master Ken Saucier |
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| The Orange Rec Dojang held a Gup Graduation on 5/3/2007. Superior Karate Instructors: Master Chris Sansonetti, Nancy Robinson, Jesus Alicea. |
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| The New Ross Dojang in Ireland held a Gup Graduation on April 27, 2007. Master Gorksi travelled to Ireland to preside over the graduation. |
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| Instructor Adam Ponachajba, Master Adam Gorski, Instructor Piotr Mikolajczyk |
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The Stratford Dojang held a Gup Graduation on 4/25/2007.
Superior Karate Instructor: Master Chris Sansonetti. |
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Pictured from left to right: Dana McEachern, Dana Malave, Grandmaster Cheezic, Nancy Robinson, Master Chris Sansonetti, Kyle Mencel, Jesse McEachern, Sean Leitch, Ann Melli, Jesus Alicea and Angela Luciano. |
| On April 21, 2007 members from USA Martial Arts competed at the Pioneer Valley Challenge in Northfield, Mass. Anthony Bambino finished 1st in Sparring, 2nd in Weapons, 3rd in Forms, Matthew Russett finished 1st in Sparring and 4th in Weapons, Susan Leeper finished 1st in Sparring, 2nd in Forms, and 2nd in Weapons, Dave Leeper finished 1st in Weapons and 1st in Forms. Great Job Team!! Way to represent the Federation!! |
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Pictured left to right Anthony Bambino, Matthew Russett, Susan Leeper and Dave Leeper. |
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Susan Leeper demonstrating her skills with the Bo Staff. |
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Matt Russet ready to receive his 1st place award in Sparring. |
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On April 20th, Grandmaster Cheezic conducted a Master Black Belt Graduation. The following were promoted: To 6th Dan Master Neal O'Neil 092 Master Mark Sawyer 206 To 5th Dan Master Schuyler Green 245 Master Michael Sudol 367 Master Todd Deutsch 484 To 4th Dan Master Joseph Barbera 814 |
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Four members of USA Martial Arts travelled to Winthrop, Maine and competed successfully in the Maine Martial Arts Challenge. This was an IPPONE and S.M.A.R.T sanctioned tournament.
Results: Mathew Russet - 2nd Place Weapons; 11-12 y.o. Black Belt Anthony Bambino - 2nd Place Weapons, 3rd Place Forms, 3rd Place Sparring; Mens Senior Black Belt Dave Leeper - 1st Place Weapons, Mens Executive Black Belt Sue Leeper - 1st Place Forms, 1st Place Sparring, 1st Place Weapons; Womens Senior Black Belt |
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Anthony Bambino, Matt Russett, Sue Leeper, Dave Leeper |
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Matt Russet competing in Weapons |
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Anthony Bambino competing in Weapons |
HAMDEN YMCA GUP GRADUATION 04.11.2007
POLAND TANG SOO DO DOJANG COMPETE IN TOURNAMENT 04.05.2007
WEST HAVEN COMMUNITY HOUSE GUP GRADUATION 04.04.2007
OXFORD DOJANG GUP GRADUATIONS FOR MARCH 2007
FEDERATION INTERCLUB TOURNAMENT 03.25.2007
AMERICAN TANG SOO DO ASSOCIATION 34th ANNUAL ALL TANG SOO DO TOURNAMENT - MARCH 16 & 17 2007
NEW BRITAIN YWCA GUP GRADUATION 03.13.2007
2007 AWARDS BANQUET PHOTOS HERE INTERCOLLEGIATE TOURNAMENT 3.3.2007
BLACK BELT GRADING 02.23.2007
KRANE KARATE TOURNAMENT AAAAA(PLUS) - CROWN PLAZA HOTEL, WARWICK, R.I. 02.24.2007
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB GRADING 02.19.2007
FEDERATION INTERCLUB 02.18.2007 Our first tournament of 2007 was a great success. Congratulations to all competitors!! A special thanks to the following Black Belts for making it all happen.
All Photos by H. Robert Thiesfield
10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY - WOODBURY DOJGANG
WASHINGTON DOJANG GRADING - 2.13.2007
BETHLEHAM DOJANG GRADING - 2.12.2007
1st GRADING FOR NEW MILFORD
IPPONE TOURNAMENT - FITCHBURG, MA 1.20.2007
BO SEMINAR 1.17.2007
FEDERATION STUDENT OF THE YEAR 2006 NOMINEES Congratulations and Good Luck to all!! Instructors: to post your nominees on the web, send them to Master Melo
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