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Dojo News: Week of May 18th, 2009
MEMORIAL DAY
The school will be CLOSED Monday May 25th in honor of Memorial Day.
ADVANCEMENT
We had a lot of people moving up.
05-16-2009
After a grueling test Dio Rivas-Teran earned his 1st Degree Jr. Black Belt! Dio is one of only a few to show the fortitude and determination to achieve this esteemed rank. He represents the spirit of the school. We are so proud of you!
05-16-2009
Alden Kiarsis got his Jr. Blue belt. He worked hard and pulled it off before he leaves for three weeks in Italy. Have fun!
05-13-2009
Mr. Gordon (a long time instructor) achieved the prestigious rank of 3rd Degree Black. He is one of only two people in the school to make this rank.
05-10-2009
The Gallegos kids (Daija, Isaiah and Vincent) all passed their Jr. Orange belt test. Apologies that the news is alittle belated. Well done guys.
Dojo News: Week of May 11th 2009
HOORAY!
BYRON SOWELL vs. JOSH CHILDERESS
Byron looked better then ever. He came out with strong striking but suprised us all (including his opponent) when he landed takes downs in both rounds (Byron is know for his stand up Muay Thai skills). In the second round Byron ended up on his back with Josh standing above him. Byron reveresed the position, standing up and putting Josh on his back. From there Byron finished with strikes getting a T.K.O. victory!
NATHAN GATES vs. DOMINIC MONTOYA
Nate got the upper hand in the first exchange of blows. Closing in Dominic secured the clinch and recovered. Dominic grabed one of Nate's kicks and got a sweeping takedown. Nate fought of his back and from there (in true Nate fashion) both opponents reversed and changed position sevreal times. In the second round they clinched again. This time Nate got behind Dominic, climbed up onto his back and secured a rear naked choke. Dominic, standing with Nate wrapped on his back, passed out and fell back wards. Nate held tight and the ref. stopped the fight!
ADVANCEMENT
05-12-2009
Christopher K. Prestron returned to the school and just knocked his Yellow Belt! Welcome back Chris.
Dojo News: Week of May 4th, 2009
COME AND CHEER THE TEAM - SATURDAY MAY 9th
Byron Sowell and Nathan Gates are representing the school at Kick Down 64: “Fearless”. We are all really excited to see Byron again after his last great performance and Nate is getting a shot at the 145lb belt! Go get 'em guys.
PROMOTION
05-06-2009
David Morrissey moved up to his Yellow belt. Sweat and hard work always pays off. Good Job!
Dojo News: Week of April 20th, 2009
PROMOTIONS
Monday 04/20/2009
Rachel Hare - Jr Yellow Belt
Thursday 04/23/2009
Janell Schiell - 2nd Brown Belt
Friday 04/24/2009
Derek Woolley - Jr Orange Belt, Lance Tripp - Orange Belt
Monday 4/27/09
Ken Bui - Jr Blue Belt
Good job everyone!!
Dojo News: Week of April 14th, 2009
SNOW DAY
The school is closing early on Friday April 17th due to bad weather but will reopen on Saturday for the Snake seminar at 9:00am. See you there.
SNAKE BLOCKER
Saturday April 18th
Former World Muay Thai champion Snake is coming to the school and bring his arsenal of Kick Boxing knowledge. The seminar is from 9am to 12pm (normal classes are canceled during this time but will resume as normal after 12:00). Come on down and get your stand up fix!
Snake has also appeared recently on Spike T.V.'s "Deadliest Warriors" as the Apache combatant. Those that saw it said it was a good show.
Wednesday 04-8-09
Tom Pedigo and his two children (Savana and Josh) all received their yellow belts. Good job guys.
MY FAVORITE INSTRUCTOR IS BACK
April 25th & 26th (Saturday & Sunday)
Hock is back once again at Advantage Martial Arts, for more hand, stick, knife, gun tactics. Held at the school 12 noon to 7pm Saturday. 10 am to 4:30 pm Sunday.
Two days is $189. Any one day is $100.
See and learn:
- Flow, speed and skill drills
- Mano-Mano/Bersilat Boxing Sets
- Unarmed vs. the knife and stick tactics
- Shooting the knife attacker (with simulated ammo drills)
- Rank and instructor promotion
- Police Judo tactics
Dojo News: Week of March 31st 2009
THERE'S A STORM A COMIN'
Due to predicted bad weather, the up coming Snake & Hock seminars have new dates. Normal class times will resume, classes on the new seminar dates (April 18th, 25th & 26th) will be modified*.
A GOOD NIGHT
Saturday 03-28-2009
Matt Vigil and Bryant fought in the King of Champions (K.O.C.) MMA card. Matt fought Joey Banks for the 145 lb Amateur Title and Bryant Craven fought Rocky Johnson for the 155 lb Pro Title.
Matt vs. Joey was a very important fight for the school. Joey was a former AMA student who switched (after irreconcilable differences) to T’s K.O. gym. Joey has awesome striking power and is very quick on the ground. Matt took some good shots in the beginning but, in true Matt fashion, was always able to score the take down and end up in top positions. Matt won, ironically, by T.K.O. in the third round. The fight was great and was a contender for “fight of the night”. In the post fight interview he called his girl friend Alma into the cage, got on one knee, and proposed to her. Congratulations to both of them and Matt, we are SO proud of you!
Bryant fought a very tough opponent in Rocky Johnson. The fight was back and forth with action and skill displayed that was UFC quality. A high light was a spinning back fist connecting to Rocky and a reply spinning back fist that connected on Bryant. It ended in a split decision win for Rocky Johnson. Bryant had a spectacular performance and showed the heart of a lion (he also stole “fight of the night” from Matt). Well done!
A HERO 03-26-2009
AMA Studen David Peterson was on spring break in Galveston Texas. He was walking on the beach when an unchained pit bull attacked a jogger. David ran to the screaming woman and knocked the dog back. It's owner got control of the animal and David used his shirt to to dress the lady's wounds until an ambulance and police arrived. One never knows when and where something like that is going to happen and, when it does, how one is going to respond to it. David acted as a hero.
Dojo News: Week of Mar 16th 2009
FANTASTIC
For those that know him Sonny Padilla is an awesome guy and a big part of the AMA family. Unfortunately he had been diagnosed with cancer and went in for surgery earlier this month. He is doing fine now (although in some pain) and his operation appears to be a success! Speedy recovery friend, our hearts are with you.
APOLOGIES
These accomplishments should have been posted. Theresa Whilden earned her Orange Belt on 3.16.09 and Bret Thomas got his Yellow belt last week (3.11.09).
ALRIGHT!
Byron Sowell got voted 3rd most exciting fight on the last kick down and that is very well deserved.
GRAPPLING
This last Saturday Thom Carabajal, Andrew Shannon, Trevor Beack, Nathan Gates, Joel Harris and Roxy Vendena entered the 2009 International Pancrease submission grappling and old tymers wrestling tournament. With the exception of a fluke injury all the competitors won their first round. In their grappling divisions Thomas took 3rd place and Andrew took 4th place. In the wrestling division Roxy took 3rd. I'm proud of every one that competed, well done.
Dojo News: Week of Mar 9th 2009
COMING UP 03-28-09: Matt Vigil vs. Joey Banks for the KOC Championship
You read that right. For those that don’t know, Joey was a former student here. Go, Matt, go! I have tickets. Come and support Matt and the school on Saturday March 28th @ the Crowne Plaza Event Center.
COMING UP 03-14-09 Wes Tirone is doing a talk and demonstration of the products offered by Isagenix. They have a great weight loss sytem, 'more engery' program and products for boosting exercise and athletic performance.
Dojo News: Week of Mar. 2nd 2009
COMING UP Saturday 3-15-2009 The yearly Pancrase National grappling tournament is almost here. It's a chance to get ex poser competing in front of large crowds, try your stuff against people you've never meet before and maybe even bring home the Gold! Let Scott know if you are interested.
Friday 3-6-2009 Byron Sowell faced Ben Bradley. Round one was back and forth action with most of the action taking place on the ground. Round two had Sowell getting the takedown and working from the top as Bradley worked submission attempts from the bottom. Round three was mainly standing striking with each fighter landing well. The judge's decision was an unanimous one, and it was Sowell that got the win. Awesome Byron!
Wednesday 3-4-2009 Jason Adams and Natalie earned their Yellow belt rank in Kenpo. Grats guys. (:))
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