2013 AKA American Open: Growth and Excitement
The AKA American Open hosted in beautiful San Diego, California has been one of the fastest growing tournaments in America. This up and coming event has made huge steps every year. Some of the best competitors from southern California and several NASKA world champions were in attendance the weekend of August 23-24, 2013 at the Town and Country Resort. For [...]
Impex Prevails at 2013 US Capitol Classics
US Capitols Classics is always a classy event. Held at the beautiful Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Maryland over the weekend of August 2-3, 2013, the event boasted a sophisticated venue and some excellent competition. As always, some faces from the past were on hand to attend the event with appearances by Linda Denley, Shah and Hakim Alston, Steve [...]
2013 US Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championships: Competitors Reach New Heights
Hailed as the largest sport karate event in North America and, quite possibly the world, the US Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championships was held July 5-6, 2013 in Walt Disney World, Florida. More than 45 countries were represented at the event including lesser-known nations like Qatar. Large contingencies were on hand from nations like South Africa and Jamaica as [...]
Daniels Is Back: Battle of Atlanta 2013
The Warrior Challenge that was such a success at the 2012 Battle of Atlanta was back in full force at the 2013 event held June 14-15, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. Weather prevented some of the fighters from Team Impex from attending the event as competitors like Jadi Tention and the Plowden kids - Avery and Morgan, were forced to turn [...]
New England Open Brings Great Competition to New Hampshire
Ross Levine and Morgan Plowden of Team Impex win men and women's grand champion titles. It was a beautiful weekend for the New England Open which was hosted May 31-June 1, 2013 and for the second year at the Manchester Radisson in Manchester, New Hampshire. The venue was buzzing with excitement. As you entered the tournament area for [...]
Kumite Classic 2013 Grows
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 participation at an event that [...]
Quebec Open 2013: Poulin Inducted Into Halls of Fame
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 Quebec Open really demonstrated this [...]
Grand Slam 2013 Draws Awesome Competition
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 in the span of 12 [...]
Ocean State Grand Nationals Brings Top Competition to the East Coast
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 and it draws competitors from [...]
Naperville Challenge Offers Fun Atmosphere
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. If you haven’t attended a [...]
Team Kiraly and Jack Felton Help Irish Open 2013 To Do It Again!
Team Kiraly, surrounded by the other men's teams, wins the Irish Open title for team sparring. With over 2900 participating competitors, the 2013 Irish Open retained its title as the largest fighting tournament in the world. Held March 1-3 in beautiful Dublin, Ireland, competitors and spectators were treated to intense competition and a beautiful tourist destination. Team Kiraly [...]
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