Blog
August 2008
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 |