10/23/08

Taekwondo students compete in state tourney

An estimated 750 competitors and 1200 spectators from the state of Washington and surrounding areas attended the Washington State Open Championship Taekwondo tournament on Saturday, October 18, in Bellevue. More than 200 local competitors participated from U.S. Taekwondo Academy, which has locations in Marysville, Arlington, Stanwood, Mt. Vernon, Bellingham and Ferndale.

Poomse (forms) competitors showcased their skills through a set pattern of movements against imaginary attackers, demonstrating the beauty and art of Taekwondo. Sparring competitors participated in full contact sparring, demonstrating superior accuracy and impact power to legal scoring areas in order to win their division.

The head instructor for the Marysville location, Mr. T. Ekle, is a strong proponent of tournament participation by his students. “Tournament provides a great opportunity for ages 4 and up to not only improve their physical technique, but to increase self-esteem and self-confidence as the student performs under pressure.  As instructors, it is our responsibility to make sure the students are well-prepared and will be successful at tournament.”

Taekwondo is a martial art composed of 80% kicking and 20% blocking and punching.  It originated in Korea, and its history dates back over more than 2,000 years.  One of the things that makes Taekwondo unique to other martial arts, is not only its emphasis on kicking techniques, but its emphasis on life education as well.  The Head Instructor for the Arlington studio, Mr. Mulrine, said, “The really good studios are not only training physical technique, but have a system in place to help their students develop their character in their daily lives as well, traits such as Courtesy, Integrity, Self-Control, Perseverance, and Indomitable Spirit.

For kids, starting as young as age 4, it can go even further by making things like listening to their parents and doing their chores as part of the requirement for advancing in rank.”

Following are the results from the 12th annual WA Open for the Arlington/Marysville studio students.  

Sparring results:

John Sumner – 3rd
Andrew Anderson – 1st
Cedrick Kim – 1st
Tyler Brock – 2nd
Colton Brooks – 1st
Jake Knight – 1st
Audry Sumner – 2nd
C.J. Newton – 3rd
Max Black – 1st
Isabel Kim – 1st
Betsy Woodruff – 2nd
James DeLazzari – 3rd
Jenevive DeLazzari – 3rd
Emory Yip – 1st
Matt Woodruff – 1st
Raul Molina – 2nd
Bosco Rivas – 1st
Carter Martin – 3rd
Jstin Fuerte – 3rd
James J Henderson – 3rd
Kiril Bayne – 2nd
William Yip – 1st
Nick Smith – 2nd
Kyla Emme – 2nd
Marion Emme – 2nd
Amanda Pan – 2nd
Garrett Dove – 3nd
Bryon Dove – 2nd
Ben Kristensen – 3rd
Carston Hayes – 3rd
Garrett Devereux – 1st
Kyle James – 3rd
Parker Devereux – 2nd
Taryn Smith – 2nd
Harmen Stiff – 2nd
Leif O’Doyle – 3rd
Liber Delazzari – 3rd
Morgan Smith – 3rd
Sean Carroll – 2nd
Shane Grossman – 2nd
Alex Bradley – 2nd
Elizabeth Paglia – 1st
Zach Paglia – 1st
Bryton LeValley – 2nd
Michelle Pfiester – 1st
DeWayne Watson – 2nd
Tre Veach – 2nd
Ryan Fernadez – 2nd
 
Poomse results:

John Sumner – 1st
Shelli Newton – 3rd
Andrew Anderson – 3rd
Dean Minta – 3rd
Cedrick Kim – 3rd
Tyler Brock – 1st
Jake Knight – 2nd
Audry Sumner – 2nd
C.J. Newton – 3rd
Max Black – 3rd
Isabel Kim – 3rd
Jake Minta – 3rd
Keith Bunn – 3rd
Betsy Woodruff – 3rd
James DeLazzari – 2nd
Jenevive DeLazzari – 2nd
Emory Yip – 3rd
Jenny Smith – 2nd
Matt Woodruff – 3rd
Randy LeValley – 2nd
Raul Molina – 2nd
Spencer Downey – 2nd
Jared James – 3rd
Sara Clayton – 1st
Audrey Martin – 2nd
Bosco Rivas – 2nd
Carter Martin – 2nd
Jstin Fuerte – 3rd
Jack Byrne – 2nd
James J Henderson – 3rd
John King – 3rd
Kiril Bayne – 3rd
Troy Woodruff – 2nd
Zaccariah Hagan – 1st
Kyla Emme – 2nd
Marion Emme – 2nd
Peter Condyles – 3rd
Colin Downey – 3rd
Garrett Dove – 3nd
Bryon Dove – 3rd
Carston Hayes – 3rd
Kyle James – 2nd
Taryn Smith – 2nd
Harmen Stiff – 2nd
Hunter Woodruff – 2nd
Jeremy Campbell – 3rd
Jesika Davidson – 3rd
Johnathon L. Guerrero – 2nd
Julia Murphy – 3rd
Leif O’Doyle – 3rd
Liber Delazzari – 2nd
Lydia Dove – 2nd
Marina King – 3rd
Miranda Lineweaver
Morgan Smith – 3rd
Sean Carroll – 3rd
Shane Grossman – 2nd
Alex Bradley – 3rd
Samuel Scoville – 3rd
Elizabeth Paglia – 1st
Zach Paglia – 3rd
Bryton LeValley – 3rd
Hilary Byrne – 2nd
Michelle Pfiester – 2nd
Delaney Webb – 3rd
Tre Veach – 2nd

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