Challenge Matches

Elizabeth Ziech 11 2nd Brown
Max Kane 10 Purple Belt
Mike Burgerino 8 Green Belt
Lucas Romero 7 Purple Belt

We had a small but spirited turn-out for the Challenge Matches. For students who wanted to compete but couldn't attend we will be having them again the first Friday in October. That will be a more convenient date.

Sensei Paquette, who was judging the matches, commented on how improved all the Belt ranks were. This is a tribute to the work ethic of the participants, and the job of the excellent staff of instructors. I am so blessed to have such a committed and dedicated staff of Senseis and Instructors. It makes my job easy.

All the participants had their game face on. The matches were very close. Most went two out of three rounds and had overtime periods. The fights set up some great re-matches for fall.

To the winners, congratulations, but don't rest on your victory. Some of your opponents have already scheduled in for private lessons to hone their Challenge Match skills.

To the opponents, you all fought valiantly. I could not be more proud of you. I have always learned more and became a better Martial Artist, because of my defeats, more-so than my victories. Work hard because you may have a rematch in October.