PAST EVENTS
Promotion
The following students recently promoted:
Steven "Crusher" Kaplan: Brown Belt (Nikyu)
Amanda "Boom-Boom" Morales: Green Belt (Sankyu)
Brianna "Scrappy" R-Ibarra: Yellow Belt (Rokukyu)
Sebastian "Sea-Bass" Mancipe: Blue Belt (Shichikyu)
Richard "Killer" Matas: Orange Belt (Kukyu)
Andrew "Pac-Man" Matas: Orange Belt (Kukyu)

Special thanks to the following students for their assistance at the promotion: Donald "KO Kid" Kaplan, Andrew "Ice-Man" Ibarra, Geghard "G-Man" Arakelian, & Angelo "C-Dog" Cevera.

5th North Los Angeles Tournament
On July 26th, Eagle Rock hosted the 5th Annual North L.A. full-contact Kyokushin tournament. Of the 8 fighters competing from Eagle Rock Dojo, 4 captured the title in their division, 2 won second place, and the remaining 2 fighters earned bronze. In four divisions, we won all four titles. This was a testament to hard work and many hours spent training in the dojo, and running up long staircases on hot summer mornings. Congratulations to all fighters for their efforts & achievements. Look for further details in the upcoming newsletter.

CHAMPIONS
Boys 10-11
Champion: Steven Kaplan (ERock)
2nd Place: John Ventenilla (ERock)
3rd Place: Zack Balcaceres (ERock)

Girls 11-12
Champion: Christen Pena (ERock)
2nd Place: Lyrianne Gonzalez (Reseda)
3rd Place: Brianna Rancor-Ibarra (ERock)

Girls 13-15
Champion: Amanda Morales (ERock)
2nd Place: Marla Magana (Burbank)
3rd Place: Karina Dardon (Reseda)

Boys 13-14
Champion: Donald Kaplan (ERock)
2nd Place: Andrew Ibarra (ERock)
3rd Place: Henry Dardon & Luis Soto (Reseda)

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* Special Events *
Class Runs

-7/8 Class Run & Kata Practice @ Eagle Rock Canyon Trail @ 5:30-6:30

-7/16-7/18: Summer Camp @ McGrath State Beach Campground

-7/29 DONALD's B-DAY RUN @ Lacey Park 9:30-11:00

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