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New Jersey AmeriKick International Championships Disaster

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:39:00 -0600

The AMA Dojo has attended Regional, Nationals and Internationals all over the United States. The AmerKick is by far the worse run Martial Arts Tournament we have ever been too.

Where to start? The paper schedule that was issued to competitors on Friday night caused mass confusion on ring assignments and times. When a clarification of the schedule was presented to the ring judges each had different answers. This in return caused competitors to miss their divisions. Other Dojos and Martial Arts schools like us that have traveled thousands of miles and paid their fees to compete lost their chance to compete. Needless to say there was a lot of upset parents, competitors and national team coaches to the point where several were escorted off the floor by security.

The issued schedule once again caused mass confusion on Saturday’s events. Unknown to many International competitors the AmeriKick Marital Arts were going to run a “Closed Tournament” (This means that only AmeriKick Students could compete) with in the International Tournament. This in return caused even more mass confusion. Ring assignments were moved around and over lapped. This means that competitors where to be in two places at once again causing them to miss their chance to compete in one or more divisions.

In respect to the judges they were great people they were very very patient dealing with very very upset parents, national team coaches and competitors.

In closing my heart goes out to those who wasted their time and money to attend this tournament to compete and found themselves missing their divisions and/or finding themselves without any competition. Rest assured the AMA Dojo will not be attending any more AmeriKick sponsored regional, National or International Marital Arts Tournaments.

The AMA Dojo Held its own at the tournament and we got to see the board walk, so itwas not a complete waste time.

(Click Here for photos)

Jefferson City Harvest Fest 2008

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:51:00 -0500

What a beautiful fall day! The Demos were awesome and everyone seem to have a good time. Special thanks to the Adult Japanese Fan Class and to the GoShinKan Kids and Adults. Great Job!

This being the last demo of the year, we have a lot to reflect on and learn from. It has been a totally awesome year for us at the AMA Dojo. We have had a really good year with the AMA Dojo’s National Karate Team.

As we grow, we should always remember how we started out and keep the standards that have allowed us to be successful. Tradition, Honor and Respect is the back bone of what we do and lays the ground work for the next generation.

I would like to thank all the Students, Moms and Dads that have given the dojo their precious time to help with demos and events it is because of your generosity that we continue to thrive.

Thanks,

Soke Stacy J. Huffman

(Click Here for Photos)

2008 Diamond National World Championships.

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:10:00 -0500

The AMA Dojo National Team wraps up the National Session with 6 National / World Champions. There still remains one tournament left and only one AMA Student qualifies to go the Internationals in Atlantic City New Jersey in three weeks.

All I can say is “Holly Toledo” What a crazy Year. Our six kids are now considered to be some of the best Martial Artists in the United States. I would like to say good job everyone!

Congratulations Sempai Richards Sr. on your triple crown!

Now its time to rest and take everything in that we learned from tournaments and make ourselves better for next session.

(Click Here for Photos)

Holts Summit Harvest Fest 2008 Demo:

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0500

What a beautiful fall after noon! A special thanks to The Holts Summit Community Betterment Association for sponsoring such an event.

The Kids did great job and we look forward to next years Holts Summit Harvest Fest!

(Click here For Photos)

Jefferson City Missouri YMCA Karate Tournament Sept 27th

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:32:00 -0500

The AMA Dojo shows up in force and takes the competition head on and captures under Black Belt Grand Champion for the 4^th year in a row.

It is always good to see local Dojos at an event such as this. It always brings out some great and friendly competition between schools.

Congratulation to our Triple Crown Winners

Congratulation to every who placed at the YMCA Karate Tournament!

Name:	Age	Rank	Wpns	Kata	Spr
*GoShinKan Karate*
Ashlie Emerson	12	Inter	2nd	1st	1st
Kyle Emerson	8	Inter	HM	2nd	1st
Justice Richards	14	Adv	3rd	2nd	1st
John Richards	12	Adv	2nd	1st	1st
Bryson Clark	12	Adv	HM	2nd	2nd
Rylei Clark	7	Beg	3rd	1st	1st
Camden Riley ****	11	Inter	1st	2nd	HM
Jacqueline Riley	13	Inter	3rd	2nd	2nd
Ashton Komo ***	14	Adv	1st	1st	1st
Dyllon Maddox ***	13	Beg	1st	1st	1st
Alex Scott	7	Beg	N/A	HM	3rd
Kyle Sears	7	Beg	HM	HM	3rd
Dakota Mathews	9	Inter	N/A	6th	4th
Stephen Bland	13	Beg	N/A	3rd	3rd
Dan Newkirk	Adult	Adv	N/A	2nd	4th
Kimme Taff	12	Beg	2nd	2nd	N/A
Mona Smith	Adult	`Inter	4th	N/A	N/A
Justiin Berry	13	Adv	5th	4th	2nd
Derek Hawes	Adult	Adv	1st	1st	2nd
Derrick Harley	7	Beg	HM	HM	2nd
Gage Raithel	12	Inter	4th	`3rd	HM
Eli Raithel	10	Inter	HM	HM	2nd
Bradley Malone	10	Inter	1st	4th	4th
Tyler Quehl	11	Beg	2nd	2nd	3rd
Parker Mason	9	Beg	N/A	2nd	2nd
Cheyenne Woodward	9	Beg	N/A	3rd	3rd
Edd Ponder	Senior	Black Belt	N/A	2nd	N/A
*Iss Kei Sho Karate*
B.J. Huffman	Senior	Black Belt	1st	1st	N/A
Zack Fortman	8	Inter	3rd	1st	2nd
Preston Palmer	11	Inter	N/A	4th	5th
Ryan Young	10	Inter	3rd	5th	4th
Bailey Scerer	8	Beg	N/A	3rd	5th
Alex Samson	10	Inter	4th	1st	3rd
*** Triple Crown
**** Under Black Belt Grand Champion

Congratulation to our Triple Crown Winners:

Ashton Komo
Dyllon Maddox

Congratulations to Under Black Belt Grand Champion:

Camden Riley

(Click Here For Photos)

The AMA Dojo Crashes Fear Fest Haunted House in Columbia Missouri.

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:37:00 -0500

DOH! This was by far the best Haunted House I have ever been to. The Adults and Kids had SPOOOKY and Scary Time! It was fun to watch the kids Jump Three Feet in the air as well as some of the Adults!

A Special Thanks to Matt and Christy Meives as well as Fear Fest for allowing our GoShinKan Kids to crash Fear Fest Haunted House in Columbia Missouri . It was Blast!

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Jefferson City’s AMA Dojo East Grand Opening Celebration.

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:28:00 -0500

The AMA Dojo is proud to open its doors at our second location in Jefferson City Missouri. We did a great Demo and shared our rich history and traditions with the Chamber of Commerce.

We look forward to working with the City of Jefferson and the Chambers of Commerce to bring to light the joys Okinawan Karate for adults and kids.

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Columbia Cup Karate Tournament 2008

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:24:00 -0500

An Old School Karate Tournament!

The AMA Dojo makes a grand showing at the Columbia Cup Karate Tournament and some hard and some well earned lessons were learned. Back to the roots of basics and the foundations of Kata. The Tournament was awesome and there was some of the best martial artists in the U.S. there. It was good to see Old friends and to make new ones.

Special thanks to Ray Walker, Sensei and the City of Columbia for hosting such a great event. It was great time!

AMA Dojo Students, WOW what a great showing of heart and respect. The old timers were impressed but insisted that there is plenty of room for improvement on Weapons Kata, empty hand Kata, and Kumite.

Tournament Placements:

Name	Age	Rank	Kata	Sparring	Weapons
Kyle Emerson	8	Inter	5th	3rd	HM
Ashlie Emerson	12	Inter	1st	1st	4th
Bryson Clark	12	Adv	2nd	2nd	6th
John Richards	12	Adv	3rd	1st	HM
Justice Richards - Grand Champion	14	Adv	2nd	3rd	1st
Rylei Clark	7	Beg	HM	4th	6th
Justin Berry	13	Inter	5th	3rd	HM
Eli Raithel	10	Inter	HM		5th
Gage Raithel	12	Inter	HM	3rd	HM
Dyllon Maddox	13	Beg	2nd	1st	2nd
Tyler Quehl	11	Beg	4th	2nd	3rd
Derrick Hartley	7	Beg	HM	HM	2nd
Jacqueline Riley	13	Inter	3rd	1st	5th
Camden Riley	11	Inter	2nd	2nd	2nd
Bradley Malone	10	Adv	4th	3rd	HM
Sarah Sears	14	Inter	4th	3rd	HM
Danielle Komo	12	Beg	2nd	3rd
Ashton Komo	14	Adv	1st	2nd	3rd
Angela Archer	Adult	Inter	1st	1st	3rd
Tommy Manley	Adult	Beg	2nd	2nd
Todd Werts	Adult	Beg	1st	2nd
Susan Hawes	Adult	Inter	1st	2nd	HM
Dan Newkirk	Adult	Inter	HM	1st
Lee Bobbitt	Adult	Adv	1st	2nd
Alex Scott	7	Beg	3rd	5th
Dakota Mathews	9	Inter	4th	5th
Robert Lee	Adult	Inter	1st	2nd	2nd
Stephen Bland	13	Beg	3rd	2nd

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AMA Dojo’s National Karate Team visits the Missouri State Capital.

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:51:00 -0500

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 . ;).

(Click Here For Photos)

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 Touching and Heart Felt Card

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:45:00 -0500

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

Jefferson City's AMA Dojo National Karate Team Capture Honors in Atlanta GA

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:22:00 -0500

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

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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

National Karate Team Fundraiser Raffle a Success!

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:01:00 -0500

Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!

Randy Shelton and Charles Puckett of Holts Summit Missouri

I would like to thank everyone that participated in the CCMAF National Karate Team fundraiser raffle.

The Fund raiser was a great success! Enough money was raised to pay for the transportation costs for the kids!

I would especially would like thank Brenda Leydens of Central Bank Holts Summit for her help in the drawing.

The CCMAF National Karate Team is on the Road to the Battle of Atlanta!

Getting the Word Out to the local Media with your questions and concerns.

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:06:00 -0500

As any Dojo or Marital Arts School we are very proud of our students accomplishments. Parents, Grand Parents and loved ones often confront me with the question are the students going to be in the local paper or TV? I let them know that the Dojo has sent out press releases to the local media both by fax and Email and the Dojo also posts the results of the students on our Blog.

It has now come to the point that I write this Blog. I do ask that we be patient and give the media a chance. I have now redirected these people to the editors and producers of the local media to answer their concerns and questions.

Please contact these people with any questions or concerns about local media coverage and if you would like you can post it on this Blog.

Here are some of the local Media contacts.

Jefferson City News Tribune by Email
editor@newstribune.com

KRCG TV go to this web sight
http://www.krcg.com/about/contact_us_form.aspx to voice your questions and concerns.

I do ask that you Please be respectful.

Thanks,
Soke Stacy Huffman, Sensei

Happy 4th July Jefferson City and Holts Summit Missouri!

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:13:00 -0500

The Art of Martial Arts of Jefferson City would like to thank everyone who shared their holiday weekend with us at the Demo. It was very informative and entertaining for those who watched. I think that everyone in the crowd enjoyed the Demo greatly.

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It was our time to shine, our time to open the eyes around us to the old ways of
Karate-Do.

Though the younger generation may enjoy the musical and acrobatics of the modern day Karate demo. I, myself feel that the old ways is more informative through the actions of its participants and the knowledge that it brings forth. It lets those around us see that not only can we do but in fact we know why and how it is to be done. What an awesome day!

Soke Stacy J. Huffman

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Jefferson City’s Art of Martial Arts National Team Takes the Kentucky Bluegrass Nationals Karate Tournament by Storm

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:35:00 -0500

The AMA Dojo National Team of Jefferson City turns quite a few heads in Kentucky by showing respect and honor of Karate-Do at its finest.

The AMA Dojo seems to be drawing a lot of attention lately from the Internet. In the month of June we have had just over 14,000 hits and half of those hits have been local hits from Jefferson City Missouri. WOW!

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Six of the AMA Dojo’s National Team qualifies for the Battle of Atlanta National Karate Tournament Aug 1^st and 2^nd in Atlanta GA.

We would like to thank all our National Team Sponsors and Special Thanks to
Lear & Werts L.L.P. Attorneys at Law, Columbia Missouri.

Great people make great things happen!

NASKA Top 10 Martial Artists Awards Banquet 2007

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:34:00 -0500

Two Art of Martial Arts Students of Jefferson City are honored as two of the best Marital Artists in the United States for their division 2007.

Bryson Clark and Camden Riley

These two young men have traveled all over the United States competing on the Open National Tournament Circuit. They have worked very hard to earn the title of National Champions.

Congratulations guys! (Click Here for Phots)

* Special Thanks to all those who have made this possible.

KRCG 13 Kids Fest Demo 2008

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:35:00 -0500

On behalf of the Art of Martial Arts Jefferson City Missouri, we would like to thank KRCG 13 for supporting such a great event for kids! What a Blast!

It was great opportunity for the community to come out and see what wonderful things are out there for kids to do this summer.

I would also like to thank all the students of the AMA Dojo for great Job!

Soke Stacy Huffman, Sensei

Asian Pacific Heritage State Demo

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:09:00 -0500

Living, Learning, and Sharing Knowledge!

The AMA Dojo recently had guests from the Missouri State Corrections. The AMA Dojo had a great time, sharing our rich history in Karate-Do with our guests.

It was a very informative lecture and a great demonstration I would like to thank our guests and students for their valuable time.

Soke Stacy Huffman, Sensei

AMA Dojo Students Step up to the Line at the Silver Sun Showdown Karate Tournament

Mon, 19 May 2008 23:47:00 -0500

AMA Students take on even stronger competition to get their shot at the Nationals. AMA Dojo Students take on some of the best Martial Artists in Missouri, Indiana and hold their own. Twelve AMA Dojo Students qualify for the Kentucky Blue Grass Nationals on June 20^th thru 21^st

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This is a two day tournament will have over 3,000 competitors with the best Martial Artists for all over the United States competing in this Open Tournament to make their bid for the 2008 World Championships in October.

Silver Sun Showdown Placements:

	*Silver Sun Showdown St. Louis 2008*
Name:	Age:	Rank:	Wpns:	Kata:	Spar:	Total Pts
GoShinKan Class
Kyle Emerson	8	Inter	HM	1st	1st	34
Ashlie Emerson	12	Inter	2nd	HM	HM	26
Bryson Clark	12	Advan	5th	5th	HM	24
John Richards	12	Inter	HM	HM	1st	24
Justice Richards	13	Inter	1st	1st	3rd	52
Gage Raithel	11	Inter	3rd	2nd	4th	30
Eli Raithel	9	Inter	3rd	5th	HM	20
Dyllon Maddox	12	Beg	2nd	3rd	4th	36
Jacqueline Riley	13	Inter	1st	2nd	X	34
Camden Riley	11	Inter	5th	HM	HM	16
Justin Berry	12	Beg	4th	2nd	4th	42
Kimme Taff	11	Beg	6th	2nd	4th	20
Tyler Quehl	9	Beg	6th	2nd	2nd	34
Iss Kei Sho Class
Preston Palmer	10	Beg	X	2nd	HM	8

Team Kata	Placements
Ashlie / Jacqueline	1st
Bryson / Camden	4th
Tyler / Dylan	5th

Sometimes You just have to let the Ninja Turtle out!

Sat, 03 May 2008 12:40:00 -0500

The surprise Birthday party was truly a surprise!
I had no Clue.

I thought I was on my way to do presentation and was little nervous about doing it. As the door opened, a banner hung on the wall saying Happy Birthday. My first thought was whos birthday is it? Then Word DOH! Hit me.

It was humbling to see past and presents students,family and friends. I can say with out a doubt it was very touching to me and that I am once again truly blessed by those around me.

I am always giving my students a hard time about doing better and so tonight my students decided to give me a hard time. They decided that if one should talk about Ninja Turtles one should become the Ninja Turtle. I am still laughing at the photos. Click Here for photos. A fun night with good food and dancing. It will be night that I will never forget.

Thank You guys and gals for the wonderful night!

AMA Dojo | Jefferson City Karate Martial Arts | Missouri | MO - Latest Blog Entries

New Jersey AmeriKick International Championships Disaster

Jefferson City Harvest Fest 2008

2008 Diamond National World Championships.

Holts Summit Harvest Fest 2008 Demo:

Jefferson City Missouri YMCA Karate Tournament Sept 27th

Congratulation to every who placed at the YMCA Karate Tournament!

The AMA Dojo Crashes Fear Fest Haunted House in Columbia Missouri.

Jefferson City’s AMA Dojo East Grand Opening Celebration.

Columbia Cup Karate Tournament 2008

An Old School Karate Tournament!

Tournament Placements:

AMA Dojo’s National Karate Team visits the Missouri State Capital.

A Touching and Heart Felt Card

Jefferson City's AMA Dojo National Karate Team Capture Honors in Atlanta GA

National Karate Team Fundraiser Raffle a Success!

Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!

Randy Shelton and Charles Puckett of Holts Summit Missouri

Getting the Word Out to the local Media with your questions and concerns.

Happy 4th July Jefferson City and Holts Summit Missouri!

Jefferson City’s Art of Martial Arts National Team Takes the Kentucky Bluegrass Nationals Karate Tournament by Storm

NASKA Top 10 Martial Artists Awards Banquet 2007

KRCG 13 Kids Fest Demo 2008

Asian Pacific Heritage State Demo

AMA Dojo Students Step up to the Line at the Silver Sun Showdown Karate Tournament

Sometimes You just have to let the Ninja Turtle out!

The surprise Birthday party was truly a surprise! I had no Clue.

The surprise Birthday party was truly a surprise!
I had no Clue.