Event Location: 

San Jose Convention Center (South Hall),

435 South Market St. San Jose, CA 95113

Event Start Time: 9:00am

2012 SHARK CITY WELCOME

Welcome Competitors, Martial Arts Enthusiasts and Friends, It is with great pride and pleasure that we cordially invite you to attend our 9th Shark City National Martial Arts Championships on June 9th 2012. Each year, the Shark City Nationals presents a unique martial arts experience. The SCN’s location, the San Jose Convention Center located in the heart of downtown San Jose is within walking distance from restaurants, brew-pubs, sports bars, movies, theatres, entertainment and shopping. Our centralized location sets the stage for a fun, exciting and thrilling competition with activities for everyone.

As your hosts, we are proud to be a part of The LEAGUE “A Martial Arts World Championship Series”.

The Shark City Nationals brings together the Nation’s finest officials, competitors, teams, coaches and spectators for inspiring performances and the most memorable of good times.

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a new comer to the art and sport, the Shark City National Championships aim to be your most exciting and enjoyable event this year.

We are pleased to offer 250+ divisions, 40+ Grand Champions

NEW FOR The 9th SHARK CITY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: NEW Beautiful Championship Awards

NEW The LEAGUE Chinese Martial Arts Divisions NEW FREE Jr. Black Belt Super Forms Division

BRINGING BACK THE FREE SUPER FIGHTS (BEAUTIFUL CHAMPIONSHIP RING TO THE WINNER)

We are honored to be continuing the tradition of being the LARGEST and the Most Exciting Summer Time Martial Arts Championships on the Western Hemisphere and bringing you the exciting Shark City & Tiger Claw Center Stage featuring exciting martial arts talent from all over the world.

Once again, we’ll be holding our showcase benefit Division, The WildAid Tiger Claw Championship. This is an “Any Style, Any Form” Division. All of the proceeds are donated to WildAids efforts to save wild tigers and other endangered species. The WildAid Tiger Claw Champion will get extensive coverage from Kung Fu Tai Chi magazine, along with other great prizes.

Enjoy your weekend here in San Jose, we have something for everyone. The San Jose Convention Center (South Hall) is situated in beautiful downtown San Jose with access to all major freeways, adjacent to the Light Rail Transit System, which connects to the Corporate Corridor and ends at California’s Great America, northern California’s Biggest amusement park.The hotels are conveniently located all around the tournament site and just three short miles from the San Jose Airport. Ideally placed for both the leisure and business traveler, down- town hotels are directly next door to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, within an hour’s drive of San Francisco and in the heart of Silicon Valley. Your family will enjoy San Jose’s nearby attractions, Raging Waters, (The Bay area’s largest water park), SANTANA ROW, (The Rodeo Drive of Northern California), and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall.

Adjacent and within walking distance from the tournament site is a variety of restaurants, Center for the Performing Arts, Tech Museum of Innovation, Children’s Discovery Museum, San Jose State University and the San Jose HP Pavillion, home of the San Jose Sharks Hockey Team.

From our family to yours, we welcome you with much anticipation and excitement. We look forward to see- ing you here at the Shark City National Championships, June 9th, 2012 at the San Jose Convention Center (South Hall), in beautiful Downtown San Jose, California.

Our Warmest Regards,

Tony & Theresa Kattengell

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: - SJ CONVENTION CENTER / HOTELS

From Hwy 280 South ~ (Cupertino, Los Altos, San Francisco) Take Hwy 280 south towards San Jose. Take the Almaden/Vine St. exit and go to the end of the ramp. Go straight through the stop light and veer to San Carlos. Turn Right onto San Carlos then turn right on Market St. Next stop light you’ll see the South Hall.

From Hwy 680 South to 280 North ~ (Fremont, Pleasanton, Sacramento) Take Hwy 680 South towards San Jose, Take the North Guadallupe Prkwy exit off 280. Take the Santa Clara Street exit off of Guadalupe. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Santa Clara. At the first light, turn right onto Almaden Blvd. Continue on Almaden to San Carlos. At San Carlos make a left turn at the light and go to Market St. then turn right on Market St. Next stop light you’ll see will be the South Hall.

From Hwy 101 South ~ (Sunnyvale, Burlingame, San Francisco) Take Hwy 101 South to San Jose. Take the Guadalupe Prkwy exit off 101. Continue on Guadalupe Prkwy until the Park Ave./San Carlos exit. Take this exit, and at the bottom off ramp, turn onto Park Ave. Continue on Park Ave. to Almaden Blvd. Turn right onto Almaden. Take Almaden to San Carlos. At San Carlos, Make a left turn at the light and go to Market St. then turn right on Market St. Next stop light you’ll see will be the South Hall.

From Hwy 101 North ~ (San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Southern California) Take Hwy 101 North to San Jose. Take the Hwy 280 North exit to San Francisco. Take the North Guadalupe Prkwy exit off 280. Take the Santa Clara St. exit off of the Guadalupe Prkwy. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Santa Clara. Turn right onto Almaden off Santa Clara, Take Almaden to San Carlos. At San Carlos, Make a left turn at the light and go to Market St. then turn right on Market St. Next stop light you’ll see will be the South Hall.

Registration Cutoff Dates:

1st Online Pre-Registration closes: Apr 30th, 2012 (www.baskaonline.com/registration)

2nd Pre-Registration deadline: May 20th

Mail In Pre-Registration closes: May 20th

All other Registrations received after May 20th must honor At-The-Door Registration Pricing.

UNITY Divisional & Registration Forms:

2012_FINAL_SCN_divisions_&_registration form

Shark City Brochure:

2012_FINAL_SCN_Brochure

To Request for Event Flyers & Registration Forms:

Email: Tony@Baskaonline.com

For Questions or Concerns:

Email: Tony@Baskaonline.com

When we think of the Martial Arts, many times we think destructive Board Breaking, awe inspiring aerial kicks, and continuous sets of kicking and punching. Many times what we don’t bother to pay much attention to is the journey behind all the sparring rounds, kata repetitions, and intimidating yells. The journey of young Blake Murphy  of Reno,NV is certainly a story that has taken a Mind of its own.

As an infant living in Kentucky, Blake suffered through a Traumatic Brain Injury which resulted in residual brain damage.  As a result Doctors told his mother, Jocelynne, that Blake would have a difficult time dealing with emotional functions such as Attention, Self Control, Anger Management, Concentration, Acceptance, Change, and General Emotions.

“We were told early on by his neurologist that at any given time, things can become difficult for Blake,” said Jocelynne. Blake was released from early intervention at about 1 years old, but was told by doctors that when he starts school or anything else that challenges him, he may be faced with some difficulty. For some time, the brain injury seemed to have had no affect on Blake. Jocelynne worked diligently to prep Blake “just in case”. At age 3, Blake was already reading.

In that same year the early signs of the brain trauma began. Blake started a Head Start program where his teachers began to notice he would ‘zone out’ periodically. He tested positive for silent seizures and ADD/ADHD. At this point, Jocelynne decided to put her son in Martial Arts to help him channel his energy, mentally and physically.

Said Jocelynne, “Blake excelled immediately with the addition of Martial Arts into his life. He could sit through a class, pay attention, and even learn lengthy forms at 4years old.” Blake even racked up wins in tournament competition. He entered elite tournament circuits such as NASKA, RSKC, PRO-AM, and WKA. He even earned the title of Kentucky State Champion in Katas and Point Sparring at age 4yrs.

In 2008, he and his family moved out from their Murray, Kentucky home and trekked their way to Reno, NV. The first weekend they were in Reno, Blake competed in his very first LEAGUE tournament (then named BASKA). They hadn’t found the right Martial Arts school yet, but they wanted to compete anyhow and see what West Coast competition was all about. 

Blake ended up at Evolution Martial Arts and Head Instructor Matt McBride. Blake struggled early on in LEAGUE (BASKA) tournaments and he didn’t win very often in the 6-7yr old divisions. Slowly, his mother saw the frustration creeping in that Blake’s neurologist warned years ago. “He go use to winning; it was easy for him to win for years and now he had to work hard to gain that success again,” said Jocelynne.

Blake’s “pattern” was broken and “change” had occurred. Children with Brain Injury don’t do well with change. So, he’s been trying to get that “pattern” back; that winning pattern. Blake’s emotions were always on edge. He began to lose control of his anger, spoke loudly without thinking of what he’s saying and how it will affect him or others, and he began acting out. Blake also worked really hard to be part of a team, and wasn’t picked right away, which really sent his emotions spiraling.

“So there it was, the effect of his brain trauma didn’t show itself until he was 7yrs old,” said Jocelynne. This delayed effect is very common with the type of injury Blake had in the area that was damaged.  Psychologists told the family that they would just have to work through it, and it would take time. While its not easy to change the way you think, Blake’s brain is programmed a certain way without the “normal ability” to alter it. It would take understanding from his coaches and that little bit of extra attention to help Blake succeed.

Every week Blake spends several hours with a Psychologis talking, writing, and acting out the ‘proper’ way to act/think in different situations. He’s working very hard to re-direct his thinking pattern. In Martial Arts, Blake feels ‘at home’. It has become his comfort zone. He struggles, but he works through it with the help of his coaches, teammates, and the friends he has made at the competitions. “Even when he’s had a rough day at school, he’s anxious for karate class”, says Jocelynne.

Blake has been training with Matthew McBride and Martin Amba for 2 years now. He’s been receiving a ton of extra help from Assistant Instructors such as Tyler Crowley, MJ Amba, and Alvin Santiago. Blake has also earned his way onto Team Black Rock of Reno,NV. He’s getting better in both sparring and open forms, but he still has a long way to go and there’s always room for improvement.

Jocelynne tried to summarize her son’s journey by saying, “This is the child that wasn’t suppose to live, then was told he’d never walk, talk or live a ‘normal life’. He’s beat all odds and I credit a lot of that to this sport, the devotion of his Instructors over the years and the fact that no one has given up on him when things were difficult. It’s never easy, there’s always something to work on, but he loves every minute of it, and that helps tremendously. He’s always learning and working towards being a better kid; more respectful, determined, and a good sport….win or lose.”

Blake Murphy is truly an inspiration in the Martial Arts and in Life. We all can draw upon the fight he displays daily in his Journey. We look forward to continue to hear big things from this inspiring individual.

When: 06/02/2012

Time: 09:00 am – 06:00 pm

Location: Edison High School

  

Below are a list of Divisional Winners for The ULTIMATE NATIONALS  Tournament on Saturday, April 28th, 2012 in South San Francisco,CA. The LEAGUE Point Standings have been updated. See the Point Standings link on the Home Page to check the latest up-to-date Standings for the 2012 Season. Please note: This is a Region 1 &2  Tournament

k15 makaela yoshida

s97 rashaun fernandez

s146 paul mendoza

MOST RECENT NEWS:  Catching up with WADE TAYLOR….A look into Kingi’s Kajukenbo….LEON JEFFERSON wins Overall Sparring Grands at SURF CITY OPEN…Sword Sets for Grands at ULTIMATE SLAM on Apr 28th…LEAGUE brass signs contract with Peppermill Hotel for 2012 LEAGUE FINALS (new, cheaper room rates being offered!!)…Pallen M2 fighter, BRIANNA LEWIS, suffers fractured ankle…SUPERFIGHT & SUPERFORMS divisions at Shark City Nationals in June…

Welcome to The LEAGUE’s WEEKLY DISH, where you can stay up-to-date with NEWS from each of our Nine Regions.

What’s great about this section is that YOU can include THE NEWS!! You can submit news, training reports, upcoming seminars, injury updates, scholastic or community awards, etc! Anything that pertains to competitors, Teams, Tournaments, and dojos….>WE WANT IT HERE !!!!!

You may submit NEWS to President SEAN DUMLAO at Sean@Baskaonline.com.

We’ll update this section weekly and we’ll keep the news FRESH.

INJURY NEWS:

04/07/12-

The Easter Weekend of Pallen M2 teen fighter, BRIANNA LEWIS didn’t get off to a good start as she dislocated her knee and fractured her ankle executing a hook kick in training practice. “She’s out for six weeks with the ankle but the knee may need some work too. but we hope she recovers quickly,” stated her father, Walter. Working on her side is her youthful healing ability and The LEAGUE hopes to see the feisty female fighter to be back in the ring sooner rather than later….

03/16/2012-

Update on World Champion Lightweight fighter WILLIE HICKS‘ health status for the 2012 season. He chimed in, “I have a Ruptured ACL I have a slight tear in my MCL. I have a slight tear in my Meniscus also and water in my knee.” The fan-favorite athlete went on an amazing three year run demolishing fighters in his path. Sport Martial Arts just isn’t the same without the fiery competitor on the competition floor. When asked what timetable he forsees for his comeback, Hicks replied, “The doctor and I have to talk about the next step for me to take….”……..

OFF-THE-MAT NEWS:

04/25/2012-

THE WEEKLY DISH recently caught up with former WORLD CHAMPION Heavyweight Sparring fighter, WADE TAYLOR. He is currently recovering from a slight Motorcycle accident in which he injured his shoulder and wrist. He is in good spirits though as his dojo in Livermore, CA is picking up and he’s slowly introducing his aspiring Martial Art students into the Open Tournament Competition scene. In his competition prime, Taylor was one of California’s best Heavyweight fighters. Armed with a sharp, slicing roundhouse kick, a solid blitz, a surprising fadeaway hook kick, and amazing nimbleness for a heavyweight, Taylor was a fighter to reckon with. The LEAGUE and Sport Martial Arts can’t wait to see solid athletes that are “Taylor-Made” real soon….!!

03/24/2012-

Bay Area’s Best Team Coach, DARRYL DOBASHI recently chimed in regarding the difference between the athletes of today versus yesterday, “Fighters today in my opinion are a different breed….alot of speed and finesse. The sport has changed a lot since I was an active fighter. I just would like to see the judges get back to the old school and not reward these fighters with cheap points, let the fighters fight, clean points. Back in the day you really had to make contact for a point, today if you can get a big crowd to yell and cheer ’2,2,2,2,2!’, you’ll probably get 2 points for nothing.” Dobashi stated that his Bay Area’s Best Team was the only Team to field a Men’s Sparring Team at NBL’s Supergrands for 21 years straight. Certainly a sign of a commitment to excellence by Dobashi and his father, Mike. Bay Area’s Best has rich tradition and long history. Due to several private factors, he doubts B.A.B. will be at this year’s Supergrands. Regardless, Bay Area’s Best will go down as one of the Best Teams in Sport Martial Arts history.

The LEAGUE’s WEEKLY DISH connected with 2-time LEAGUE Heavyweight Adult Black Belt Champion, MICHAEL JEFFERSON of Oakland’s FROHM MARTIAL ARTS. He is currently residing in Woodside Queens, NY for educational and personal development purposes. He points out that the difference between the Bay Area and NY is “A lot more people and a lot of attitude.” Regarding his Martial Arts  training, “I’m not training but back in august I went to TCK and had extreme workouts with MASTER JADI TENTION, MARK OMARD, TROY BINNS, AND AKIN WILLIAMS. Shoutouts to Jadi’s devoted student Chris and MAMA TENTION for giving me the greatest hospitality while I was in the Bronx.” Jefferson is currently attending LaGuardia College and is juggling an 18-unit load pursuing a degree in Psychology. In closing, Jefferson’s message to his fans, “When they ask me how I do it and not complain… I tell them because its already willed… It has to be done… so why allow the negative emotions to manifest, besides it take valuable time and energy to be sad and contemplate giving up.”

03/13/2012-

Congrats to 2010 overall LEAGUE Sparring Grand Champion JULIO CASTRO who made headlines in California’s Sport Martial Arts Community by earning a 2nd round Knockout in his very first MMA Fight in Oakland, CA. A smooth transition for Mr. Castro who has a early 1-0 career record. Keep it up Champ!!…..

TRAINING NEWS:

04-25-2012-

KINGI’s KAJUKENBO Head Instructor ROBERT KINGI is working wonders in Southern California with his young, talented, and fiery squad of martial artists. Kingi notes that he has several “newbies” and first time competitors on his 2012 Team. Says Kingi, “We have basically been working on fundamentals and pushing them to become smarter fighters more than anything. Obviously the physical aspects are there, they work harder than most in that area, but the mental aspect is where we are spending the most time with them.” While he attempts to evolve his raw players, Kingi has two of the best young adults in today’s game, LEON JEFFERSON and KEYON ALLEN, amongst others. On the coaching development for their experienced players, Kingi hinted, “For the more seasoned vets, we are just focusing on their weaknesses and turning them into strengths, maximizing their potential. We have some really talented and motivated kids, so I am blessed.”

03-19-2012-

ART OF SHOTOKAN Head Instructor MIKE GUIDO on his Team’s current focus, “Lately Art of SHotokan has been dedicating a lot of its training sessions on Fighting performance. Blitzing, rythym and movement. Plus, Im a firm believer in Cardio training. So this week will be intense and mind blowing. Drills, Drills, Drills. As far as Forms go. We have some students changing their forms and some are polishing up their technique and bringing the intensity up 10 fold.” Guido has high praise on two particular Art of Shotokan Members, JIM DEDMON and MORGON BORROR. Dedmon was a top forms and weapons competitors in the 90′s and made his return this season after 16years of inactivity. Borror received high praise from Guido after several spirited bouts versus Top Women fighters JOSLYNN ESPINOZA and GERRICA TRIAS. Guido resounded about his two superstars, “You watch this years point standings and I guarantee they’ll be on top!! Im proud to have them as my students.”

COMPETITION NEWS:

04/08/2012-

2 Gold Medals, 1 Silver Medal, and 3 Bronze Medals were the hardware that TOTAL CONTROL MARTIAL ARTS athletes took home in this past weekends USA OPEN & JUNIOR OLYMPICS in Las Vegas, NV. The dojo from tiny Rodeo, CA went up against athletic representatives from Denmark, Mexico, Australia, Italy, Panama, Australia and more. ERVIC AQUINO (18+ Weapons) & BRANDON AQUINO (Junior Weapons) won Gold Medals in their respective divisions, while ROCHELLE AQUINO (18+ Traditional) brought back home a Silver Medal. Showing how talented competition was at the event, TCMA members EMILY HEMMERLING, ADRYANNE ANGAT, and ELIZABETH AQUINO all executed their katas well, but didn’t place in the medal standings. THE LEAGUE would like to congratulate the members from TOTAL CONTROL for their hard work and hard earned results!!….

04/06/2012-

President Sean Dumlao & VP Tony Kattengell travelled to Reno, NV this past weekend and signed the contracts to have this year’s 2012 The LEAGUE FINALS at the luxurious PEPPERMILL RESORT CASINO for the 2nd year in a row. The grandeur and impressive design of the Resort made it an easy choice for the LEAGUE, as the 5-star facility drew raving reviews from attendees of last year’s FINALS. “It was almost a no-brainer for us work with the Peppermill Hotel after the experience we had with them last year,” said President Sean Dumlao. He continued, “We worked out a room rate deal with the Peppermill Hotel that I think will be financially reasonable for all families and athletes to attend our Finals in October.” This year, the Peppermill Hotel is offering a room rate of $59/night for the North Tower rooms, $69/night for the Peppermill Tower rooms, and $109/night for the Tuscany Tower rooms. The cutoff date for these special room rates will be September 21st. More information will be announced regarding room reservations soon….

03/13/2012-

Congrats to 2011 overall LEAGUE Sparring Grand Champion JAMAL ALBINI, who came home with a Bronze Medal at last weekends’ IRISH OPEN in Ireland. The event is one of the world’s largest Sport Martial Art gatherings, and the California native did the Bay Area proud with his impressive showing!!……

REGION 1 (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA #1): 

04-08-2012-

Sharpen your chops because Apr 28th’s ULTIMATE SLAM NATIONALS will feature Sword Set Grand Champion Awards for all Junior & Adult Grand Winners!! The sword sets are a complimentary center piece that fits in well with any Trophy Case for any Martial Arts athlete. But you have to be in it to win it. Be sure you pre-register online at www.baskaonline.com/registration….

The 2012 SHARK CITY NATIONALS will feature a championship Shark City Ring award in the  FREE Men’s SUPERFIGHTS division !! The elegant design is a certainly a keeper! There are also Junior Superfight and Superforms divisions being offered for FREE as well. All interested participants are encouraged to sign up by emailing their intent to Promoter Tony Kattengell at Tony@baskaonline.com. See you there….

03-13-2012-

Promoter MAURICIO LAMA has an interesting twist to his upcoming Apr 28th ULTIMATE NATIONALS, as he’s offering FREE registration for Adult Black Belts if they donate needy supplies to the youth of the Dominican Republican for the Fuente Family Charitable Foundation. School supplies, new clothing/shoes/jackets, and monetary donations will be accepted at the Fuente Family Charitable booth. The ULTIMATE NATIONALS truly hope the Karate Community can assist this life-saving foundation make a difference in a third world country…..

Very successful tournament for Promoter JUNIOR SALIENTES who gave out perhaps the most intriguing Grand Champion Awards in a long time. Those Samurai Warrior awards sits nice and cozy in any Trophy Case…..

Could there have been more SLOBBERKNOCKER fights at BOBBY SERONIO’s BAY NATIONALS?!?! So far it may have been the BEST fighting event period in 2012!!

REGION 2 (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA #2):

04-08-2012:

The Point Standings for the REGION 2 event, THE QUEST FOR THE CUP, should be inputted by Monday morning. Congrats to Men’s Grand Champion, ALLEN NUNLEY, and Kata Grand Champion, ROCHELLE AQUINO, for their big wins at the event. Most supportive school at this tournament went to PACIFIC COAST MARTIAL ARTS of Atescadero, CA, who brought great energy and cheer to the tournament. The Naraja Family, would like to thank everybody for their participation and support of Jasmine and her fight with Cancer.

REGION 3 (NEVADA):

03-19-2012-

TEAM BLACK ROCK is an underbelt Team that was started by MARTIN AMBA, MATTHEW MCBRIDE, and TYLER CROWLEY. The coaches of the Team attempt to choose kids that aren’t only talented but possess the right Martial Arts Attitude. Their 3 main goals- 1. To take our area’s top talent and develop them into champions, in the ring and outside of it. 2. To develop a sense of community and camaraderie amongst our area’s martial arts schools. 3. To give back to our martial arts community by sharing our passion for Sport Martial Arts.

On the Reno Tournament scene, Amba reflected, “It’s finally bearing fruit. Not long ago, I had contemplated giving up and retiring from the martial arts altogether. Needless to say, it’s been a rough five years for me as I tried to develop the Reno area for tournament competition but it’s finally coming together recently thanks to help from Larry Hall, Dave McNeill, Louis Lawson, Matthew McBride, Tyler Crowley, and of course my own family, Joji and Mj.” The Reno Leaders have been conducting recent local seminars that at last look drew more than 60 participants. The hard work by Amba, Hall, and the other visionaries in the Reno area are on the upswing….

03-13-2012-

MARTIN AMBA & LARRY HALL are hosting various seminars throughout the month of April in the Nevada region. Household Sport Martial Art names such as WILLIE HICKS and the aforementioned JULIO CASTRO are being booked as we speak. We will have details when these Training Mini-Camps are locked in. Stay Tuned!!….

REGION 5 (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA):

04-25-2012-

When asked which players to look out from from his spirited Team, Coach ROBERT KINGI from Kingi’s Kajukenbo said, “There are quite a few new members that we have high hopes for. We have one little 6 year old named Cavier Galbert. We call him “Hollywood.” This kid is a natural, has his own swag! Haha! He never ceases to amaze us. We have one young lady named Je’Lyne Lillie who is a little firecracker. She is little, but she is going to make some big noise this year. And we have a generational addition, Keyon Allen’s little cousin, Caleb Hobson. Once he gets it together, he is going to be a force. Some of these kids are just genuinely nice kids, so we have to get them to be a little more aggressive, but when that time comes, look out!”

04-19-2012-

Congrats to LEON JEFFERSON for winning the Men’s Overall Sparring Grand at the SURF CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS which took place in Huntington Beach, CA last week. Results and a short write up will be posted within the week!

03-13-12-

It looks like Navarro’s Muay Thai Kickboxing Divisions will cover the Southern California events spearheaded by STEVE COOPER & MO OTA. Professor CARLOS NAVARRO & Grandmaster RUBIE NAVARRO will be having Kickboxing athletes lock horns down south in spirited competitions…..

The first Region 5 tournament is approaching on April 14th at the SURF CITY OPEN in Hunington Beach, CA!!….

REGION 6-9 (SOUTH AMERICA):

News being collected. Updates coming soon!!….

Traditional Forms Divisional Winners:

K-2             Favian Lopez

K-3            Javier Presidente

K-5            Jesse Dedmon

K-10            Shravan Ravi

K-12            Sean Magallanes

K-13            Jason Kaplan

K-15            Albert Padua

K-17            Laksan Krishnan

K-18            Andrew Stephens

K-19            QJ Pastor

K-21            Brandon Aquino

K-23            Tre Presidente

K-25            Elizabeth Aquino

K-27            Kyle Dozier

K-29            Elizabeth Aquino

K-34            Noah Whitney

K-35            Saleh Shaibi

K-36            Jordan Senigar

K-37            Joshua Naraja

K-43            Santos Garza

K-45            Rochelle Aquino

K-49            Rochelle Aquino

Open/Weapon Forms Divisional Winners:

K-50            Jesse Dedmon

K-51            Toni Loew

K-53            Jason Kaplan

K-57            Aaron Williams

K-58            Santos Garza

K-59            Todd Dunphy

K-60            Jesse Dedmon

K-61            Toni Loew

K-63            Brandon Aquino

K-67            Aaron Williams

K-68            Santos Garza

K-69            Todd Dunphy

K-71            Mike Guido

Junior Boys Point Sparring Divisional Winners:

S-93            Jaden Tiu

S-94            Joao Villazon

S-95            Javier Presidente

S-97            Rashaun Fernandez

S-98            Sean Magallanes

S-99            Jason Kaplan

S-100            Juan Zaragoza

S-101            QJ Pastor

S-105            Luis Lacsamana

S-108            Antwon Coakely

S-109            Dominic Martinez

S-112            Anthony Pastor

S-114            Jon Naraja

S-115            James Gilbeaux

Junior Girls Point Sparring Divisional Winners:

S-117            Rachael Gee

S-120            Michailga Gee

S-123            Cheyanne Light

S-133            Jordan Senigar

S-134            Ahmanni Scott

Adult Point Sparring Divisional Winners:

S-140            Santos Garza

S-141            Joshua Logan

S-146            Allen Nunley

S-148            Danielle Smith

S-151            Carla Kochmann

Below is the REGIONAL BREAKDOWN for the 2012 LEAGUE Regular Season.

Region 1 (Northern California 1):

Feb 4th    UNITY CHAMPIONSHIPS   Vallejo, CA

Feb 18th   BAY NATIONALS   Vallejo, CA

Mar 3rd   THE PROPER CHALLENGE   San Pablo, CA

Apr 28th   ULTIMATE SLAM NATIONALS    South San Francisco, CA

Jun 9th   SHARK CITY NATIONALS & TIGER CLAW’S KUNGFUMAGAZINE.com CHAMPIONSHIPS   San Jose, CA

Jul 7th   WEST COAST NATIONALS   To Be Announced

Aug 18th   CALIFORNIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS   To Be Announced

Region 2 (Northern California 2):

Nov 2011   BASKA RENO NATIONALS   Reno, NV

Jan 7th   The LEAGUE KICK OFF CHAMPIONSHIPS   Santa Clara, CA

Feb 4th   UNITY CHAMPIONSHIPS   Vallejo, CA

Mar 31st   The QUEST FOR THE CUP   To Be Announced

Apr 28th   ULTIMATE SLAM NATIONALS   South San Francisco, CA

Jun 9th   SHARK CITY NATIONALS & TIGER CLAW’S KUNGFUMAGAZINE.com CHAMPIONSHIPS   San Jose, CA

Aug 18th   CALIFORNIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS   To Be Announced

Region 3 (Nevada Region):

Sep 8th    AVATAR OPEN MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS    Grand Sierra Resort, Reno NV

Region 4 (Central Valley Region): Coming Soon……

The League Divisions

NBL Divisions

Grand Champions

The League Divisions

NBL Divisions

Grand Champions

Traditional Forms Divisional Winners:

K-2            Jacob Shannon

K-5            Ethan Ilagan

K-6            Nathalia Bernstein

K-8            JJ Gacusan

K-9            Matthew Brasil

K-10            Joel Silva

K-11            Krispin Tamena

K-12            Sean Magallanes

K-13            Mya Lagdamen

K-14            Julian Gacusan

K-15            Makaela Yoshida

K-16            Owen Shannon

K-17            Junior Toriano

K-18            Abel Ramos

K-19            QJ Pastor

K-20            Francesca Llorente

K-21            Brandon Aquino

K-22            Alex Babinsky

K-23            Jonathan Austin

K-24            Dhevin Tran

K-25            Emily Hemmerling

K-26            Conner Pope

K-27            Brittany Martinez

K-29            Elizabeth Aquino

K-30            Nafretiri Wirght

K-31            Enrique Acosta

K-32            Luke Valencia

K-33            Brianna Lewis

K-34            Nostika Sangalang

K-35            Ashlar Pastor

K-36            Jordan Senigar

K-37            Joshua Naraja

K-38            Liana Waga

K-39            Jim Antonini

K-42            Roman Escamilla

K-43            Santos Garza

K-44            Kathryn Kaldunski

K-45            Richelle Aquino

K-47            Chris Shannon

K-49            Rochelle Aquino

Open/Weapon Forms Divisional Winners:

K-51             Kiara Dumalag

K-53            Zachary Gaona

K-57            Aaron Williams

K-60            Jesse Dedmon

K-61            Kingston Venenciano

K-63            Brandon Aquino

K-67            Josiah Nunley

K-68            Kathryn Kaldunski

K-69            Ervic Aquino

Junior Boys Point Sparring Divisional Winners:

S-93            Jaden Tiu

S-94            Joao Villazon

S-95            Ace Venenciano

S-96            Austin Huff

S-97            Rashaun Fernandez

S-98            Jacob Adriano

S-99            Jason Kaplan

S-100            Aaron Villa Carlos

S-101            Osvaldo Arellano

S-102            Owen Shannon

S-103            Justice Allred

S-104            Henry Nguyen

S-105            Angel Miranda

S-106            Wilhen Khyll Jorge

S-107            Derek Salientes

S-108            Antwon Cokley

S-109            Ashlar Pastor

S-110            James Deleon

S-111            Bobby Seronio

S-112            Ryan Pastor

S-113            Kerry Goodwin

S-114            Jon Jon Naraja

S-115            James Gilbeaux

Junior Girls Point Sparring Divisional Winners:

S-117            Aly Tran

S-118            Nathalia Bernstein

S-120            Tani Ng

S-121            Sariah Miranda

S-122            Mya Lagdamen

S-123            Malea Lopez

S-124            Amanda Morris

S-125            Alyssa Dumlao

S-126            Malia Seronio

S-127            Lillian Rubenaker

S-128            Brittany Martinez

S-129            Jordan Bonifacio

S-130            Mariah Schuchart

S-131            Noshkha Sangalang

S-132            Julia Escamilla

S-133            Christina Mendoza

S-134            Kealani Remigio

S-138            Brianna Lewis

Adult Point Sparring Divisional Winners:

S-139            Harish Ramaya

S-140            Jim Antonini

S-141            James Johnson

S-143            Jamal Albini

S-144            Brady Clemmons

S-146            Allen Nunley

S-147            Dawn Adams

S-148            Morgan Leigh

S-150            Joslynn Espinoza

Specialty Divisional Winners:

9 & Under Chess Sparring            Team Castro Sport Karate

10-13yrs Chess Sparring            Team Dumlao’s

14-17yrs Chess Sparring            Team Dumlao’s

GRAND CHAMPION WINNERS:

11 & under Novice Katas            ABEL RAMOS

11 & under Int Katas                        MAKAELA YOSHIDA

11 & under Adv/Blk Katas            BRANDON AQUINO

12-17yrs Nov/Int Katas            ASHLAR PASTOR

12-17yrs Adv/Blk Katas            EMILY HEMMERLING

18yrs+ Nov/Int/Adv Katas            KATHRYN KALDUNSKI

18yrs+ Black Belt Katas            ERVIC AQUINO

13yrs- Nov/Int Open                        KIARA DUMALAG

13yrs- Adv/Blk Open            BRANDON AQUINO

14-17yrs Adv/Blk Open            JOSIAH NUNLEY

9&under Boys Sparring            JACOB ADRIANO

10-11yrs Boys Sparring            JUSTICE ALLRED

12-13yrs Boys Sparring            WILHEN KHYLL JORGE

14-17yrs Boys Sparring            JAMES GILBEAUX

9&under Girls Sparring            NATHALIA BERNSTEIN

10-11yrs Girls Sparring            MALIA SERONIO

12-13yrs Girls Sparring            MARIAH SCHUCHART

14-17yrs Girls Sparring            KEALANI REMIGIO

18yrs+ Women’s Sparring            JOSLYNN ESPINOZA

18yrs+ Men’s UB Sparring            JAMES JOHNSON

18yrs+ Men’s BB Sparring            JAMAL ALBINI

30yrs+ Men’s BB Sparring            ALLEN NUNLEY