The partipants were: Jennifer Hardy, Simon Davis, Christopher Haworth, Marge Sprott, Beau Griffis, Dante Sacco, Gabriel Dungan, Wyatte Reid, and Kyle Turner.

It was an awesome clinic.  Mr. Church is very excited for the new weapon for the next testing cycle.  We are getting them ready for the Valdosta Super Regional Tournament on January 14th, 2012.

*Pictures to come*

Next up was Mr. Sibley in the adult men’s color belt ring, Mr. Sibley placed 3rd in Songahm forms after a 5 way tie breaker, and 1st in Songahm Weapons.  In the last event of the day for our schools competitors, Mrs. Powell a 3rd degree black belt, took 3rd place in Songahm Forms.  Then after 3 hard fought sparring matches Mrs. Powell won 1st place in Sparring in her division.

The day fell to the close after that with the last of Team Performance members packing and preparing to leave, closing ceremonies brought the end to the 2010 Songahm World Championships.  But remembering that this means the new Tournament session is underway, and the excitement and new friends that we will meet along the way.

Kameron Anderson, took 3rd Place in Songahm (traditional) Weapons and won 2nd place in Sparring, after a very intense and close sparring match.  Also competing was Ryan Spaulding, in his first Worlds as a Black Belt, while I was unable to watch his performances, it was reported that he did a great job and took competitor awards in Forms and Weapons for his boys age and division. Tori Sibley took 4th in Weapons after loosing a 3rd place tie breaker, and then won 3rd place in Sparring.

In the afternoon session Ms. Brittney Johnson a 2nd degree black belt, won 1st place in Sparring for the Girls 14 to 16 age division.  Mrs. Powell and Mr. Webb competed in Songahm weapons, as of this posting I am awaiting their results.

Mr. Sibley finished the afternoon, winning 1st place in Creative Forms, 2nd place in Creative Weapons, 2nd place in XMA Forms, and 1st place in XMA weapons.  Mr. Sibley competed in the ATA’s new Black Dobak (gi) for XMA and Creative competitors.

In Sparring Mrs. Powell, Ms. Johnson, and Mr. Vialdores each competed in there divisions Top Ten Sparring.  Mrs. Powell Made and excellent showing placing 3rd in the World for her division. While Ms. Brittney Johnson fought to the final rounds of sparring placing 2nd in the World for her respective division.  Meanwhile across the floor the quite Mr. Ali Vialdores was battling to the final round, in a awesome showing Mr. Vialdores made his School, Instructor and Family proud, winning the World Championship in Sparring for 1st degree black belts, men 30 – 39.  Mr. Vialdores was overwhemled with joy and accomplishemnt and he recieved his World Title Ribbon, and Medalion.

It was back to hotels for a quick change and then to the 2010 Opening Ceremony & Masters Ceremony held in the Verizon Arena.  What a show it was, to check out reboadcasts of the show go to www.ataondemand.com

Mr. Webb – 11am – ring Green 1 Forms

Mrs. Powell – 12 Noon – Red 11 Forms -/- 2pm – Red 11 Sparring

Ms. Johnson – 12 Noon – Blue 6 Forms

Mr. Validores – 2pm – Red 2 Sparring

Results, Videos and Phot0s will be posted later this evening depending on time allowed before the Opening Ceremonies at the Verizon Arena.

During the break the Sibley’s and the Johnson’s took a Lunch trip to Little Rocks #1 Family Dinner the Purple Cow, for a quick lunch and Purple Cow shakes an ice cream floats.

The 2010 Songahm World Championships opens shortly afterward with thousands of competitors and fans from around he globe from the ATA, WTTU, and STF in attendance. Performance Martial Arts Academy’s Mr. Webb, Mrs. Powell, and Ms. Brittney Johnson each competed in the top ten tournament today in Songahm (traditional) Weapons.

Mr. Webb took his competitors by storm with and incredible 4th degree Jahng Bong  (bo staff) form.  With scores of 9.8, 9.8, 9.9 the other competitors were feeling the pressue, showning just why he is a previous World Champion.  Alas as the final competitor took to the floor he steped up to the plate and pressure and was issued a 9.8, 9.9, 9.9.  Mr. Webb may have took 2nd place on this day, but as Ms. Tori stated ‘You are always our World Champion.

Mrs. Powell as had a impressive display in her 3rd degree Jahng Bong form, but with several other seasoned world champions the competition was more than fierce. Mrs. Powell graciously took 4th place, and with her infinite wisdom reminded us we all have our good days and great days, and that as every student is taught to compete is to win.

Ms. Johnson had a very good Top Ten showing, and as many stated thru out the day, okay your in the Top Ten of the World for your division, even if you don’t take 1st place, whom else can say they are Top Ten in the world!

Each of these Team Performance leaders will compete again tomorrow, as well as being joined by Mr. Ali Vialdores whom will be competing in Top Ten Sparring.

Wish them luck!!!

Mr. Webb complete his Jee Pahng Ee Training in the morning, noting is was a inspiring and fun session and that he cant wait to use the weapon in his tournament rings this year. In the afternoon Mr. Webb and Mrs. Powell both completed and passed the ATA Fit Test.   Tomorrow Thursday will begin the Top Ten Tournament, Songahm Weapons, as well as Creative & XMA.