Spring  Coal Kickin' Tournament 2009

March 1, 2009 was the Spring Coal Kickin' Tournament in Tamaqua, PA sponsored by Master Kevin Dillon at the Marian Catholic High School. 
 
Michael Kuzio, a Little Tiger, attended his first competition and participated in katas and sparring.  He was rewarded with trophies in each category.  We were proud of his attentiveness and good school spirit while he waited for his division and turn.
 
In turn martial arts spirit, he gave his 4 year old sister, Autumn Rose, one of the trophies.  She sat with their parents, Mike and MaryLou for many hours.  That is a feat in itself for a child of her age!
 
Jarrett Weitknecht returned to the competition scene after a hiatus.  He has been training in mixed martial arts and ground grappling to compete in the mixed martial arts scene.  He toned down his skills to do point sparring vs all out martial arts to bring home a close 2nd place in point sparring. 
 
 
  Kata Sparring
Michael Kuzio 4th Place 3rd Place
Jarrett Weitknecht -- 2nd Place

 

Great work  Michael & Jarrett!