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Featured Student:
Student Rank:
Age:
Current Tournament Division:
Student's Instructor:
Student's School / Organization:
Besides Martial Arts training, what are your other hobbies or interests?
Swimming & Scrapbooking
What motivated you to start taking Martial Arts?
My dad wanted me to start.
How has the Martial Arts changed your life?
It has made me more confident and outgoing. It has also made me more self
disciplined, at school and in the Martial Arts.
How long have you been involved in the Martial Arts?
9 years.
What is your favorite part of the Martial Arts?
My favorite part is kicking and forms.
What people in your life have influenced you the most?
My parents and my Instructors, Master Tommy Barker & Mr. Rick Maurer
Are you excited to have your bio featured on the competitor page on
mmasc.net? Absolutely!
Are there any accomplishments in Martial Arts or in your life you would like to
mention?
When I started Martial Arts, I set a goal to be a Black Belt. I accomplished
that goal in October 2007. Now my next goal is 2nd Degree Black Belt!
Student Rank:
Age:
Current Tournament Division:
Student's Instructor:
Student's School / Organization:
Besides Martial Arts training, what are your other hobbies or interests?
Swimming & Scrapbooking
What motivated you to start taking Martial Arts?
My dad wanted me to start.
How has the Martial Arts changed your life?
It has made me more confident and outgoing. It has also made me more self
disciplined, at school and in the Martial Arts.
How long have you been involved in the Martial Arts?
9 years.
What is your favorite part of the Martial Arts?
My favorite part is kicking and forms.
What people in your life have influenced you the most?
My parents and my Instructors, Master Tommy Barker & Mr. Rick Maurer
Are you excited to have your bio featured on the competitor page on
mmasc.net? Absolutely!
Are there any accomplishments in Martial Arts or in your life you would like to
mention?
When I started Martial Arts, I set a goal to be a Black Belt. I accomplished
that goal in October 2007. Now my next goal is 2nd Degree Black Belt!
Keisha Colvin
1st Degree Black Belt
12
11-12 Advanced
Master Tommy Barker
Ernie Reyes World Martial Arts
1st Degree Black Belt
12
11-12 Advanced
Master Tommy Barker
Ernie Reyes World Martial Arts
Featured Student:
Student Rank:
Age:
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Student's Instructor:
Student's School / Organization:
Besides Martial Arts training, what are your other hobbies or interests?
I play soccer and basketball.
What motivated you to start taking Martial Arts?
I started because I like Taekwondo and wanted to learn how to do it. An I
really wanted to learn sparring!
How has the Martial Arts changed your life?
I listen more, have more discipline, and confidence.
How long have you been involved in the Martial Arts?
3 years.
What is your favorite part of the Martial Arts?
I like sparring in class the best!
What people in your life have influenced you the most?
The people who have influenced me the most are mom & dad, and my
instructor Ken Franck.
Are you excited to have your bio featured on the competitor page on
mmasc.net? Yes.
Are there any accomplishments in Martial Arts or in your life you would like to
mention?
I am proud of my brown belt, but cant wait until I get my Black Belt!!!
Student Rank:
Age:
Current Tournament Division:
Student's Instructor:
Student's School / Organization:
Besides Martial Arts training, what are your other hobbies or interests?
I play soccer and basketball.
What motivated you to start taking Martial Arts?
I started because I like Taekwondo and wanted to learn how to do it. An I
really wanted to learn sparring!
How has the Martial Arts changed your life?
I listen more, have more discipline, and confidence.
How long have you been involved in the Martial Arts?
3 years.
What is your favorite part of the Martial Arts?
I like sparring in class the best!
What people in your life have influenced you the most?
The people who have influenced me the most are mom & dad, and my
instructor Ken Franck.
Are you excited to have your bio featured on the competitor page on
mmasc.net? Yes.
Are there any accomplishments in Martial Arts or in your life you would like to
mention?
I am proud of my brown belt, but cant wait until I get my Black Belt!!!
Featured Student:
Student Rank:
Age:
Current Tournament Division:
Student's Instructor:
Student's School / Organization:
Besides Martial Arts training, what are your other hobbies or interests?
Church and Church functions, being a dad, & outdoor activities such as
Hunting, Fishing and Hiking.
What motivated you to start taking Martial Arts?
I wanted to be like my brother who was a 2nd Degree Black Belt in
Taekwondo. Old style training. Did it and loved it! I now have two kids also
involved in the Martial Arts.
How has the Martial Arts changed your life?
Definite boost to self-confidence. Physically a benefit both in strength and
endurance. Mentally helped with patience and focus.
How long have you been involved in the Martial Arts?
30 years.
What is your favorite part of the Martial Arts?
Kata.
What people in your life have influenced you the most?
In personal life, my father was who was in Judo. My brother in Taekwondo,
and of course mom and wife for their unmeasurable support!
Are you excited to have your bio featured on the competitor page on
mmasc.net? Yes & honored!
Are there any accomplishments in Martial Arts or in your life you would like to
mention?
I am pleased and content with all my accomplishments. But most of all my
choice to involve my kids with the Martial Arts has made a difference in both
my life and theirs.
Student Rank:
Age:
Current Tournament Division:
Student's Instructor:
Student's School / Organization:
Besides Martial Arts training, what are your other hobbies or interests?
Church and Church functions, being a dad, & outdoor activities such as
Hunting, Fishing and Hiking.
What motivated you to start taking Martial Arts?
I wanted to be like my brother who was a 2nd Degree Black Belt in
Taekwondo. Old style training. Did it and loved it! I now have two kids also
involved in the Martial Arts.
How has the Martial Arts changed your life?
Definite boost to self-confidence. Physically a benefit both in strength and
endurance. Mentally helped with patience and focus.
How long have you been involved in the Martial Arts?
30 years.
What is your favorite part of the Martial Arts?
Kata.
What people in your life have influenced you the most?
In personal life, my father was who was in Judo. My brother in Taekwondo,
and of course mom and wife for their unmeasurable support!
Are you excited to have your bio featured on the competitor page on
mmasc.net? Yes & honored!
Are there any accomplishments in Martial Arts or in your life you would like to
mention?
I am pleased and content with all my accomplishments. But most of all my
choice to involve my kids with the Martial Arts has made a difference in both
my life and theirs.
Featured Student:
Student Rank:
Age:
Current Tournament Division:
Student's Instructor:
Student's School / Organization:
Besides Martial Arts training, what are your other hobbies or interests?
Basketball & Running.
What motivated you to start taking Martial Arts?
I just wanted to do it!!
How has the Martial Arts changed your life?
It's made me a way better person!
How long have you been involved in the Martial Arts?
About 1 year.
What is your favorite part of the Martial Arts?
All of it!
What people in your life have influenced you the most?
Mr. Mann, Mom, Dad
Are you excited to have your bio featured on the competitor page on
mmasc.net? Extremely!
are there any accomplishments in Martial Arts or in your life you would like to
mention?
No.
Student Rank:
Age:
Current Tournament Division:
Student's Instructor:
Student's School / Organization:
Besides Martial Arts training, what are your other hobbies or interests?
Basketball & Running.
What motivated you to start taking Martial Arts?
I just wanted to do it!!
How has the Martial Arts changed your life?
It's made me a way better person!
How long have you been involved in the Martial Arts?
About 1 year.
What is your favorite part of the Martial Arts?
All of it!
What people in your life have influenced you the most?
Mr. Mann, Mom, Dad
Are you excited to have your bio featured on the competitor page on
mmasc.net? Extremely!
are there any accomplishments in Martial Arts or in your life you would like to
mention?
No.
Featured Student:
Student Rank:
Age:
Current Tournament Division:
Student's Instructor:
Student's School / Organization:
Besides Martial Arts training, what are your other hobbies or interests?
Reading books and music.
What motivated you to start taking Martial Arts?
My Father.
How has the Martial Arts changed your life?
Marital Arts has changed my life by giving me more discipline.
How long have you been involved in the Martial Arts?
Five years.
What is your favorite part of the Martial Arts?
My favorite part of the Martial Arts training is the fighting!
What people in your life have influenced you the most?
My dad has influenced me the most!
Are you excited to have your bio featured on the competitor page on
mmasc.net? Yes.
Are there any accomplishments in Martial Arts or in your life you would like to
mention?
4 year champion in my tournament division with M.M.A.S.C.!! TCOB!
Student Rank:
Age:
Current Tournament Division:
Student's Instructor:
Student's School / Organization:
Besides Martial Arts training, what are your other hobbies or interests?
Reading books and music.
What motivated you to start taking Martial Arts?
My Father.
How has the Martial Arts changed your life?
Marital Arts has changed my life by giving me more discipline.
How long have you been involved in the Martial Arts?
Five years.
What is your favorite part of the Martial Arts?
My favorite part of the Martial Arts training is the fighting!
What people in your life have influenced you the most?
My dad has influenced me the most!
Are you excited to have your bio featured on the competitor page on
mmasc.net? Yes.
Are there any accomplishments in Martial Arts or in your life you would like to
mention?
4 year champion in my tournament division with M.M.A.S.C.!! TCOB!
Trey Jones
Brown / Black Stripe
9
7-8 Advanced
Ken Franck
R&S Taekwondo
Brown / Black Stripe
9
7-8 Advanced
Ken Franck
R&S Taekwondo
John Wood
Brown Belt
42
Senior Advanced
Michael Gibson
Team K.I.C.S.
Brown Belt
42
Senior Advanced
Michael Gibson
Team K.I.C.S.
Jordan Good
Blue Belt
11
11-12 Beginner
Mr. Mann
Top Mount Martial Arts
Blue Belt
11
11-12 Beginner
Mr. Mann
Top Mount Martial Arts
Matthew Sweeten
1st Degree Black Belt
14
Junior Black Belt
Mick Sweeten
Team Joplin - TCOB
1st Degree Black Belt
14
Junior Black Belt
Mick Sweeten
Team Joplin - TCOB
Featured Student:
Student Rank:
Age:
Current Tournament Division:
Student's Instructor:
Student's School / Organization:
Besides Martial Arts training, what are your other hobbies or interests?
I'm very interested in drawing and writing. I've been considering majoring in
either Fine Arts or Graphic Arts when I start college. I love playing World of
Warcraft and Civilization. I also just recently got an X-Box360 and have had
great fun playing Fable II.
What motivated you to start taking Martial Arts?
All it took was one little flyer! We had just moved back to Oklahoma from
Colorado and not long after we moved back, I spotted a flyer about it on the
gas station window. After telling my dad about it, I started a few days after.
How has the Martial Arts changed your life?
It's allowed me to gain a sense of pride and accomplishment, as well as given
me a strength I never knew I had. It's given me fame at my school (although
a lot of it is actually jokes like "dont break my ribs!"), and self confidence.
How long have you been involved in the Martial Arts?
Six years, though I actually started out in a different style that had been in
Mannford before becoming part of Mr. Soliday's school in Sapulpa.
What is your favorite part of the Martial Arts?
I would say self defense. I focus intently on the forms and katas, and while
I've participated heavily in tournaments for fighting, my favorite has always
been what is at the core of this style of karate, as well as other styles: Self
defense!
What people in your life have influenced you the most?
My parents and my Sensei - Mr. Soliday.
Are you excited to have your bio featured on the competitor page on
mmasc.net? Yes!! I've really enjoyed competing in the MMASC, and being
featured is cool!
Are there any accomplishments in Martial Arts or in your life you would like to
mention?
I earned my 2nd Degree Black Belt a few months back and in July, I had
opened my own school. My dad helps me with the financial and business
part of it, and all my family (also in karate) helps me with the teaching since
there are so many students!
Student Rank:
Age:
Current Tournament Division:
Student's Instructor:
Student's School / Organization:
Besides Martial Arts training, what are your other hobbies or interests?
I'm very interested in drawing and writing. I've been considering majoring in
either Fine Arts or Graphic Arts when I start college. I love playing World of
Warcraft and Civilization. I also just recently got an X-Box360 and have had
great fun playing Fable II.
What motivated you to start taking Martial Arts?
All it took was one little flyer! We had just moved back to Oklahoma from
Colorado and not long after we moved back, I spotted a flyer about it on the
gas station window. After telling my dad about it, I started a few days after.
How has the Martial Arts changed your life?
It's allowed me to gain a sense of pride and accomplishment, as well as given
me a strength I never knew I had. It's given me fame at my school (although
a lot of it is actually jokes like "dont break my ribs!"), and self confidence.
How long have you been involved in the Martial Arts?
Six years, though I actually started out in a different style that had been in
Mannford before becoming part of Mr. Soliday's school in Sapulpa.
What is your favorite part of the Martial Arts?
I would say self defense. I focus intently on the forms and katas, and while
I've participated heavily in tournaments for fighting, my favorite has always
been what is at the core of this style of karate, as well as other styles: Self
defense!
What people in your life have influenced you the most?
My parents and my Sensei - Mr. Soliday.
Are you excited to have your bio featured on the competitor page on
mmasc.net? Yes!! I've really enjoyed competing in the MMASC, and being
featured is cool!
Are there any accomplishments in Martial Arts or in your life you would like to
mention?
I earned my 2nd Degree Black Belt a few months back and in July, I had
opened my own school. My dad helps me with the financial and business
part of it, and all my family (also in karate) helps me with the teaching since
there are so many students!
Katie Carr
2nd Degree Black Belt
16
Junior Black Belt
Mr. Ted Soliday, 9th Dan - UGKA
Katie Carr's Mannford Institute of Karate
(Katie is an instructor in her own school)
2nd Degree Black Belt
16
Junior Black Belt
Mr. Ted Soliday, 9th Dan - UGKA
Katie Carr's Mannford Institute of Karate
(Katie is an instructor in her own school)
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