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Dojo News: Week of August 31st, 2009
THIS LAST SATURDAY WAS A BIG DAY FOR THE SCHOOL!
COMPETITIONS
Saturday 08-29-09
Four of our students competed in the Colorado Open Grappling Tournament. All but one of them made it to the second round of eliminations. The highlight was Paul Preutt who, down 7-0 points, came back to tie his opponent and then beat him in overtime. Good job everyone!
Saturday 08-29-09
Byron Sowell traveled to Wyoming to fight for the 155lb title. Byron dominated the striking and submissions. There is no fight commission in Wyoming to regulate the event and Byron, in his match, quickly discovered that his opponent was very slippery (probably covered in baby oil or something of that nature). After Johnson slipped out of several holds and submission attempts Byron decided to go back to what he does best and T.K.O.'d Johnson with strikes at around 25 seconds into the third round. Congratulations on bringing the belt home, you are every bit a champion.
PROMOTION
Saturday 08-29-09
Char McGregor overcame the fear/challenge of her first panel test (which is around and hour and a half long) and achieved what only the most dedicated students get, her 3rd Degree Brown Belt!
Dojo News: Week of August 24th, 2009
NEW SCHDULE
The group class times are changing! This plan should be easier on new students who just joined (with the Basic Classes) and keep the long time students more challenged (with the Advanced Class sections). Classes will be two hours long now as well so that students can get more training with less trips to the school. We are very excited about it! Check out the new schedule under 'calendar' on the AMA website.
CHECK IT OUT
There are three big events happening this weekend. To check them out, go to Dojo News 'week of August 17th'.
STRANGER IN THE NIGHT
Mark Jester is one of our AMA instructors. He is also a former police officer and a 4th degree Kajukenbo Black Belt. A couple of weeks ago he had some trespasser trouble (see the August 10th Dojo News). Well, I guess trouble comes in pairs. Here is Marks latest encounter:
This guy decided to "sleep walk" into our home and into our bedroom last night. Freaked me right out. I almost shot the guy. I smelled alcohol on him and changed tactics to empty hand. I was able to get him under control. With Carol's help, we cuffed him up and drug him down our hall and into the front yard. Six Arvada police cars were there in moments... He was detoxed and cited for unlawful entry, trespass and drunk in public. I was about 3lbs of trigger pull away from shooting this guy. I don't know why I didn't. I would have been justified. But maybe my instincts won out and downgraded the threat. But now this 20yr old will have learned a lesson about his alcohol consumption. It nearly cost him his life.
This is the second occurrence of this type in two weeks. Again, the people next door and their party animal friends were the start of all this. Last time a couple of pinheads jumped into our yard to avoid the police. I tackled one in the front yard and used an arm bar/ wrist lock to hold him until police arrived. They too were detoxed and trespassed.
I thank God for my martial arts training and all the years of law enforcement experiences. Maybe it would have turned out OK, but then again maybe not...
Mark Jester
PROMOTION
Wednesday 08-27-2009: Rachel Hicks received her Jr. Yellow belt. We're proud of you!
Dojo News: Week of August 17th, 2009
OF INTEREST
8-30-2009 WILL BE A BENEFIT FOR TWO OF OUR STUDENTS: In March ten year old Andrew Kent was diagnosed with leukemia and is currently under going chemotherapy treatment at Children's hospital. In July thirteen year old Michael Kent was involved in an ATV accident. He has had extensive surgery and will require therapy to over come his injuries. You can help the Kent family. A benefit will be held at the Boondocks Fun Center (11425 Community Center Drive in Northglen) on Sunday the 30th between 12pm-4pm. Adults are $7, kids are $5.Go to "andrewmichealfund.com", click the 'putt putt' button. Print a flier for each person attending and bring the fliers with you. Putt a round to help the family, they need our help.
8-29-09 MMA Byron is fighting on the Kick Down card at the Wyoming Fairgrounds. He has won three in a row and, dropping down in weight, he is going for a title shot against Brandon Johnson. Byron has been doing so well and, at a lighter weight, he should be VERY strong. We are excited for you Byron!
8-29-09 GRAPPLING COMPETITION On the same day (in town) the 2009 Colorado Open grappling tournament is being held at the Auria Campus Event Center (Metro State College). I encourage all who are interested in entering MMA in the future to enter this event. This is an excellent opportunity to face people you don't know and get out there in front of scectators. It's a great experience and a good time.
Dojo News: Week of August 10, 2009
PROMOTIONS
08-14-09 Derek Woolley has achieved the rank of Jr. Purple belt. Way to go Derek!
08-07-2009 Sherri Botterbusch and Robert Kiarsis are working hard on their material and are catching up with their son Alden (who is a Jr. Blue belt). They have just earned their Purple belt so 'look out Alden!' Sherri and Robert are on your heels.
OF INTEREST
Mark Jester (a 4th Degree 'Kajukenbo' Black Belt and one of our long time instructors) tackled and detained (with a wrist lock) one of several guys who were running from the police. The guy made the mistake of jumping Mark's fence and cutting trough his yard. The Police were quite happy.
One of our young students, Micheal Kent, was in a severe ATV accident. Mike was wearing a helmet but still had to spend several weeks at Children's hospital. He is doing much better and just returned to his home last week. We are so happy for Mike's recovery and his family having him home.
Dojo News: Week of July 27, 2009
The Crane picture was handed out this week. It represents grace and fluid motion in our Kenpo techniques. Color those pictures kids and bring'em back in so that your art work may be displayed.
PROMOTIONS 07-30-2009
Brothers Sergio ALarid and Emiliano Duran got their Yellow belts! Congratualions gentleman.
Dojo News: Week of July 20, 2009
NEW KIDS BOOK
The new Kids Kenpo booklet has been completed (including new animal pictures). Large copies of the 'Kenpo Animals' will be available for children to color and their finished art work will be posted up in the dojo. It's crayon time!
PROMOTIONS 7-21-2009
Jessica Coyle Fernandez achieved the rank of Yellow belt. She always attends 'the fights' and supports our guys in their competitions. She a great member of the AMA family and we want to say: "Way to go Jessi!".
This Thursday (at open mat) our school will be joined by fighters from Joe Montalvo's Combat Zone. It's a great chance to work out with people you don't know and, by the end of the night, make some new friends. Come on down.
Dojo News: Week of July 13, 2009
PROMOTIONS 7-14-2009
Josh Sobol, who is wheel chair bound, joind AMA several month ago. This is the first martial art Josh has ever tried and he really enjoys it. His practice paid off and he has received his Yellow Belt rank.
Adam Cordova, after coming back from an injury he got at home, earned his Jr. Orange belt. Good job buddy!
WINNERS!
AMA held an inner school (doubl eleimination) grappling tornament on the Open Mat class (7-16-2009). All had a good time and here are the final results: Winner of the 'smaller' guy division - David Stathem. Winner of the 'bigger' guy division - Thomas Carabajal. Conratulations and they both recieved a free ticket to the 'Clash of Titans 4' event on July 25th @ the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
Dojo News: WEek of July 6, 2009
7-10-2009 FIGHT-TO-WIN: GRAND PRIX round II
Steve Johnson fought for the first time in a Muay Thia match. He did well and went the distance but lost a unanimous decision to his opponent, Brice Hogle. Steve landed stronger blows but his taller opponent scored more on the out side and was able to secure the clinch more easily due to his height. Steve fought with heart and never slowed down (both the Ref. and the announcer came over and told me the same thing at the end of the fight). We are proud of you Steve!
Hope everyone enjoyed our independence day!
Dojo News: Week of June 29, 2009
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
The school will close early on Friday (July 3rd) at 3:00pm and will be closed all day on Saturday (July 4th) in honor of the holiday. Please see your instructor to schedule remake lessons.
PROMOTIONS
06-29-2009 Spencer Wilson achieved his Yellow Belt rank. Good job Spencer!
07-01-2009 Deanna Paget joined the school after her son (Derek) started training with us. Her hard work has paid off and she has earned her first rank, Yellow Belt.
07-02-2009 Michael Fisher has been a long time member of the AMA family. We wish to congratulate him on the earning of his Blue Belt (and he got it on his Birthday!).
07-03-2009 John Wicks (after spending a day stuck in an airport) came home, put his game face on and passed his 2nd Degree Brown Belt test!
COMING UP - Friday July 10th
Steve Johnson, a long time member of the AMA family, is debuting with a kick boxing Muay Thai fight! He’s worked hard and is looking lean and mean. What makes this even better is that it’s in our own back yard! The fight will take place at the ‘Softball Country Pavilions’ which is located at 64th & Pecos. General Admission - $25 (support the school and get your tickets from the dojo).
Dojo News: Week of June 22, 2009
ADVANCEMENT
06-25-2009 Matt Windholz achieved the lofty rank of Green Belt. Good work Matt.
WAY TO GO!
Byron Sowell fought Phil Gonzales on Kick Down 67: "Blast". Byron gave up alittle wieght to his bigger opponent, Phil. Phil opened up with a jab right after they touched gloves catching Byron by surprise. That got Byron but he slipped the big cross coming behind it. They tied up and Byron landed good knees and control with a Thai clinch. Byron then got a beautiful sweep and landed with top position. Later, after a failed Americana from side mount, Byron got mount position but Phil quiickly reveresed it and they fought from Byron's guard. The second round went much the same with good clinch control from Byron that ended in a sweep. After a lot of ground positioning Byron got side mount and secured a reverse crusifix which alowed him to rain down punches and elbows. The '10 second s left' warning sounded and Byron exploded with effort to finished Phil via TKO with 1 second on the clock!
Dojo News: Week of June 1st, 2009
PROMOTION
05-29-2009
Timothy Chandler received his yellow belt. Tim has Cerebral Palsy. He practices religiously and pasted with flying colors.
ATTENTION STUDENTS
Private lessons and closed classes will be CANCELLED the week of June 8th (Monday) - June 14th (Saturday).
All group classes will be held as NORMAL.
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