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" C____.

Pictures will be here soon.

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)

Burbank Promotion
On May 24th, North L.A. Youth Branch held a promotion at Burbank Dojo. Zack "Ballistic" Balcaceres promoted to Ju Kyu. John "Bonecrusher" Ventenilla and Brianna "Scrappy" Rancour-Ibarra promoted to Ku Kyu. Christen "The Cannonball" & Jeffrey "The Punisher" Pena promoted to Hachi Kyu. All five karate-ka performed kata, push-ups, and kumite admirably.

Freshman Tournament
Geghard "G-Man" Arakelian, fighting in his first tournament, won 2nd place at Pacoima on Sunday, October 7th. Fighting as a lightweight in a division with middleweight fighters, G-Man consistently outfought his opponents with strong punch combinations. He eventually lost in the final match by the slimmest of margins, 3-2, in double overtime. In spite of the potential controversy of the decision, Geghard showed the utmost class, raising his opponent's hand at the end of the match. He fought and behaved like a true champion.

4th North Los Angeles Championships 9/15/2007
Fighters from Burbank, Eagle Rock, Reseda, & West L.A. fought for championships in 4 categories. 6 of the 8 fighters to reach title fights were from Eagle Rock. Our 8 fighters ultimately captured 3 titles, 3 second places, and 2 third places. See NEWS & Photos for upcoming reports & pictures.






 

 

 

.

 

 

February
2009

Class Schedule

JR. CLASS/Ages 4-6 (4:30-5:30)
REGULAR CLASSES/Ages 7+ (5:00-7:00)
INSTRUCTOR/ADVANCED
Tuesdays (6:30-8:30)

2/2 Tuesday
2/5 Friday
2/9 Tuesday
2/12 Friday
2/16 Tuesday
2/19 Friday…
2/23 Tuesday
2/26 Friday

INSTRUCTOR'S CLASS (Tuesdays 6:30-8:30)
This class is for instructors, and for color belts looking to get extra training in addition to the regular class training. Inquire w/instructor about eligibility to attend.

* Special Events *
Class Runs
*2/14 SUNDAY: Valentine Run; Meet at Occidental Outdoor Theatre (9:30-11:00)
*2/21 SUNDAY: Sunset Run; Meet @ Eagle Rock Trail (4:00-5:30)


We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.
~ Aristotle

Everyone has a plan until they've been hit.
~ Joe Louis




 

 

WHAT'S NEW!

New Class for children ages 4-6
Contact Us if interested

Holiday Demo Photos

New Fighter Profiles

Students of the Month

Each month, a new student is featured. Selections are made based on criteria such as attendance, effort, attitude, and improvement.

Our Students of the Month are the Matas Brothers. Check out their fighter profiles.

Our Students in Duh News
Sebastian "Sea Bass" Mancipe
is the subject of a documentary currently being shown at Chigago's Museum of Science & Industry. In order to view a clip, go to:
http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/you/the-exhibit/your-movement/stay-active/

Donald "KO Kid" Kaplan and Chris "Taiko" Tokita are currently running on the Eagle Rock High School Track team.

Upcoming Events
Winter Demonstration 12/5 @ Burbank YMCA (5:30-8:00)

Martial Arts Articles
K-1: Past & Future
UFC, Pride, & Boxing

     

 

 
Copyright © 2004 S2 Productions. All rights reserved.