On November 14, the Axsom dojo, headed by Sensei John "Bull Moose" Axsom, competed in the 1st Traditional Karate Tournament, which was held in St. Albany, WV. The tournament was hosted by the USA Martial Arts Foundation, and US National Karate Foundation Board member, Sensei Roger Jarrett.
The categories were Kobudo (weapon forms), Kata (empty hand forms), and kumite (sparring). As has become customary over the past several years, Axsom's Army placed well. Even with one of their smallest contingents in reent memory (nine martial artists), the Newport News crew brought home a total of 22 medals. A breakdown of awards by age division and level.
ADVANCED DIVISION:
18-34 Men - Austin Galeski - Bronze Kumite
14-15 Men - Ryan Sigsbee - Bronze Kata & Silver Kumite
12-13 Men - Jaylen Nicholson - Silver Kata, Silver Kumite & Bronze Kobudo
10-11 Men - Amiyr Gordon - Bronze Kobudo, Silver Kata, Gold Kumite
NOVICE DIVISION:
16-17 Men - Alex Tomaino - Silver Kobudo, Bronze Kata & Kumite
14-15 Men - Brett Fallen - GOLD in Kobudo, Kata, & Kumite
8-9 Men - Lucas Ramey - Silver Kobudo
6-7 Men - Chris Gordon - Silver Kata, GOLD Kobudo & Kumite
6-7 Women - Shianne Medlin - Bronze Kobudo & Kumite, Gold in Kata
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