World Championships – Day 3
Day Three of the Songahm World Championships are the official start of the new 2010 – 2011 tournament season, for the ATA, WTTU. and STF.
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.
Father Daughter Team Ride Out Texas Twister
Mr. Sibley and daughter Ms. Sibley at the famous South Fork Ranch for the Texas Twister Tournament. Mr. Sibley took a 1st place and two 2nd Places, while Ms. Sibley took a 4th place.
Mr. Sibley was in Texas last week working, and brought his daughter along.? They worked out and trained during the week at Master Phrumjunton’s in Longview, Texas.
The Sibleys with Master Sam Phrumjuntun of Longview, TX
“One of the huge benefits of the ATA is the ability to transfer ones membership and or utilize other locations, so when I travel for work I do not have to miss out on my training” stated Mr. Sibley.
Then the duo were off to the famed South Fork Ranch, for Master Sustaire’s Texas Twister Tournament.? This was an American Taekwondo Association class “A” sanctioned Tournament.? South Fork Ranch the historic spot made famous by the hit 80’s TV Show Dallas.
Mr. Sibley started their day off, with a 1st place tie in the creative weapons 35-45 color belt division.? After his second attempt, for the tie breaker,? Mr. Sibley was awarded 2nd place for his performance using double ssahng jeol bongs (korean for nunchukas).
Ms. Sibley had a good day, being the youngest and smallest in her ring did not deter her.? With a 4th place finish in traditional weapons, using a? single ssahng jeol bong.? She also did very well in a very aggressive sparring match.? (see videos below)
Mr. Sibley then competed in traditional Songahm Forms, placing 2nd in his color belt division.? Then he unleashed a very aggressive attack freestyle, using double? ssahng jeol bongs, garnishing him a 1st place finish.? He also did very well in sparring with a close round. (see videos below)
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ATA Atlanta Regionals ? Ms. Sibley – Junior Songahm Forms
ATA Atlanta – Junior Girls – Color Belt / Camo – Traditional Songahm Forms. Ms. Sibley takes 3rd place.? This video contains her first form set, and then the 3rd place tie-breaker form set.
The ATA Atlanta Regional Tournament was held on July 18, 2009. Mitchell Church of Performance Martial Arts Academy brought 22 of his students to compete.
Join Us in Atlanta July 18 For A Tournament
Atlanta Tournament July 18th
If you are enjoying Taekwondo, then take the next step!? Try competing in a tournament, the next one scheduled for Region 108 (Georgia) is in Atlanta on July 18.? It does not matter if you are a Tiny Tiger, Junior, or heading into your 60’s, if you are in Leadership you should try a competition.? You Can Do it!? and yes it is fun,? actually its a complete blast!? Mr. Church and the Performance Martial Arts Academy’s of Valdosta, Hahira and Moody AFB are looking to show up at Atlanta with 30 students competi.? Hngelp make that a reality, by joining us for the fun!
2009 Songham Taekwondo World Championships - Junior Weapons - T. Sibley Single Ssahng Jeol Bong Freestyle during 3rd Place tie breaker. She had a great time, and can not wait until Atlanta.
Contact Mr. Church, Mr. Smith, or Mrs. Adkins for more details. ? Sign-up sheets are posted on the bulletin boards.
CLASS “A” TOURNAMENT
COBB GALLERIA CENTRE-ATLANTA, GA
Two Galleria Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
FRIDAY, JULY 17th: Registration / Admissions at the host hotel from 6:00 ? 9:00pm
SATURDAY, July 18th: Registration and Will Call opens 7:00am at Galleria Center
7:30 am BLACK BELT MEETING – All BLACK BELTS 14 & UP!!!!
9:30 am Opening Ceremony
10:00 am TOURNAMENT STARTS
ADMISSIONS: Non-competitors are charged $10.00
Children 5 and under are FREE
Registration: $35.00 Traditional Forms / Sparring
$25.00 Protech Weapons
$25.00 XMA Forms
$25.00 XMA Weapons
Compete in all Five Events for $95.00
Competitors must have separate entry forms for each division they wish to compete in.
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2009 Songahm Taekwondo World Championships – Junior (4-7) Weapons – Ms Sibley (age 6) is using a Single Ssahng Jeol Bong Freestyle and then again during her 3rd Place tie breaker.? She did a great job and had a lot of fun going it!
Ms. Sibley – Junior Weapons – World Championship
2009 Songahm Taekwondo World Championships - Junior (4-7) Weapons - T. Sibley Single Ssahng Jeol Bong Freestyle during her 3rd Place tie breaker.