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Having a great time in Jefferson City Missouri!
What a beautiful day! It was great day for the AMA Dojo’s National Karate team to pay a visit to the State Capital and take some great photos of the team and then crash Sempai Hawes house for some great BBQ . ;).
It is hard to believe that six of our kids are going to the Open World Karate Championships in October 2008 to represent Jefferson City among some of the finest Martial Artists in the United States.
“Good Luck Guys and Gals!”
A new student presented the Dojo with a card congratulating the AMA Dojo's National Karate Team in Jefferson City Missouri.
within the card was the following:
Stacy Huffman Sensei,
“Although I lack significant training and have yet to develop any measurable skill in karate, I can't help but to be extremely impressed with the warmth, individual attention and care that is so generously shown to each and every student in your dojo.”
“With increasing opportunities for young people in our community to participate in activities that will help them mature into respectful, healthy and happy adults, the AMA Dojo stands out as an oasis for the kind of mental, emotional and physical development that will improve lives, families and communities for generations to come!”
“Respectfully Kathleen Mims”
After reading this card my Sempai and myself found ourselves graciously humbled and momentarily silent.
Our response is:
“ It is what we do.”
Karate-Do has touched many of our lives in mind, body and spirit in the very same way. We are only more than glad to share the rich traditions and heritage with those around us. As it was for my Sensei who was more than willing to share it with a very head strong youth who thought he had all the answers. (ME!)
Soke Stacy Huffman, Sensei
The Battle of Atlanta Open National Karate Tournament is a two day tournament with the best Martial Artists from all over United States competing for the ultimate goal of becoming a World Champion at the Diamond World Championships in St. Paul Minnesota
Six of the AMA Dojo Students put it on the line at the Battle of Atlanta representing the AMA Dojo and Jefferson City Missouri with tradition, honor and respect.
The competition was fierce and the AMA Dojo Team pulls ahead of the competition and makes their bid for the 2008 World Championships at the Diamond Nationals in October.
All Six AMA Dojo Students qualify for the World Championships at the Diamond Nationals in October 2008.
Special Thanks to our Assistant National Team Coaches:
Sempai Hawes & Sempai Bobbit
| Battle of Atlanta Stats 2008 | ||||
| Name: | Weapons | Traditonal Kata | Creative Kata | Sparring |
| Justin Berry: Beg | 2nd | 2nd | 1st` | 2nd |
| Dyllon Maddox:Beg | 1st | 1st | N/A | 4th |
| Justice Richards:Int | 3rd | 1st | 2nd | 2nd |
| John Richards:Int | 4th | 4th | 3rd | 2nd |
| Bryson Clark:Int | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 3rd |
| Ashlie Emerson:Int | 7th | 1st | 1st` | 1st |
Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!
Randy Shelton and Charles Puckett of Holts Summit Missouri
I would like to thank everyone that participated in the CCMAF National Karate Team fundraiser raffle. The Fund raiser was a great success! Enough money was raised to pay for the transportation costs for the kids!
I would especially would like thank Brenda Leydens of Central Bank Holts Summit for her help in the drawing. The CCMAF National Karate Team is on the Road to the Battle of Atlanta! |
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As any Dojo or Marital Arts School we are very proud of our students accomplishments. Parents, Grand Parents and loved ones often confront me with the question are the students going to be in the local paper or TV? I let them know that the Dojo has sent out press releases to the local media both by fax and Email and the Dojo also posts the results of the students on our Blog.
It has now come to the point that I write this Blog. I do ask that we be patient and give the media a chance. I have now redirected these people to the editors and producers of the local media to answer their concerns and questions.
Please contact these people with any questions or concerns about local media coverage and if you would like you can post it on this Blog.
Here are some of the local Media contacts.
Jefferson City News Tribune by Email
editor@newstribune.com
KRCG TV go to this web sight
http://www.krcg.com/about/contact_us_form.aspx to voice your questions and concerns.
I do ask that you Please be respectful.
Thanks,
Soke Stacy Huffman, Sensei