Jung Sim Do Announcements

CAMP HILL (March 1) Congratulations to WSAMA's newest Black Belt, David Kirkpatrick, and Chambersburg Academy's Justin Bock. Congratulations also to the following Jr. Black Belts who earned their 2nd Dan Jr. Level: Cole Van Nostrand and Robert Halbach. Thanks once again to the assisting Black Belts who helped make this promotion a special and memorable day!

FEBRUARY IN-SCHOOL TOURNAMENT

CAMP HILL (January 29) - Congratulations to January's winners: Anne-Margaret Kennedy - Heavyweight Division, David Kirkpatrick - Middlweight Division, and Dominique Gross - Lightweight Division. To see previous winners, click here. Next In-School Tournament is scheduled for Friday March 28th at 5:10pm.

SILVER SPRING AFTER-SCHOOL MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM

Master Vergara begins Silver Spring Elementary's after-school martial arts program for six weeks every Monday starting Jan 7. If your child is a Silver Spring Elementary student and you wish to participate, please contact the after-school program coordinator Michelle Taylor @ 697-1110.

2007 WSAMA AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to the following students who shined during the year we called 2007:

Black Belt Excellence Award - Allyson Halbach
Jr. Black Belt Excellence Award- Robert Halbach
Adult Class Student of the Year Award - Jacob Swink
Children’s Class Student of the Year Award - AJ Zdanowicz
Adult’s Class Most Improved Student of the Year Award - Clay Hazam
Children’s Class Most Improved Student of the Year Award - Rachael Fissel

COMPETITORS OF THE YEAR AWARDS
First Place - Deanna Vergara
Second Place - Robert Halbach
Third Place - David Kirkpatrick
Fourth Place - Jessica Vergara

CONGRATULATIONS NEW 1st & 2nd DAN SR. BLACK BELTS!

CAMP HILL (December 8) Congratulations to WSAMA's newest Black Belts: David Drinks and Jacob Swink. Congratulations also to the following Jr. Black Belts who earned their 1st Dan Sr. Level: Jesse Hazam, Sean Foer, Mary Millage, Kerry O'Connell, Sarah Markel and Phillip Peng. Special recognition goes to WSAMA's newest 2nd Dan levels: Lisa Foer, Clay Hazam, Brandon Vergara and Sudhakar Balasankar Many thanks to the assisting Black Belts who helped make this promotion a special and memorable day!

CAPITOL CITY YOUTH CLASSIC RESULTS

HARRISBURG (November 3) - Team Lion's Pride participated in its last karate tournament of the 2007 Season which started back in March with the Arnold Martial Arts Festival in Columbus, OH and ended with a bang back home at the Capitol City Classic in Central PA. Team Lion's Pride earned a total of 31 trophies including (11) 1st Place, (8) 2nd Place, (7) 3rd Place and (5) 4th Place. Noteworthy was team members Deanna and Jessica Vergara who both won Grand Championships in their respective divisions for Forms/Weapons. Results were as follows:

Eric Bossert – 4th Weapons

Celeste Gross – 1st Fighting, 3rd Forms

Dominique Gross – 2nd Weapons, 4th Forms, 4th Fighting

Robert Halbach - 1st Weapons, 2nd Forms, 2nd Fighting

Diana Hamlin - 1st Fighting, 2nd Forms, 3rd Weapons

Clay Hazam - 1st Fighting, 4th Forms, 4th Weapons

Jesse Hazam – 3rd Fighting, 3rd Weapons

Aaron Kuntz – 2nd Fighting, 4th Place Weapons

Anne O'Connell – 1st Fighting, 2nd Weapons, 3rd Forms

Nicholas Sather - 1st Fighting, 3rd Forms, 4th Weapons

Brandon Vergara – 1st Weapons, 1st Forms, 2nd Fighting

Deanna Vergara - 1st Forms, 1st Fighting, 2nd Weapons, Grand Championship Forms/Weapons

Jessica Vergara – 1st Weapons, 1st Forms, 3rd Fighting, Grand Championship Forms/Weapons

Congratulations on a great year of success. It was a pleasure and honor working with a group of students with such a strong fighting spirit! Looking forward to next year... Master Vergara

CONGRATULATIONS NEW JR. BLACK BELTS!

CAMP HILL (October 27) Congratulations to WSAMA's newest Jr. Black Belts: Kelsey Chung, Aakash Sudhakar and Deanna Vergara. Many thanks to the assisting Black Belts who helped make this promotion a special and memorable day for WSAMA's newest Black Belt members!

SILVER SPRING FALL FEST 2007

The Academy's Spitfire Demo Team will be performing at this year's Silver Spring Fall Fest at Willow Mill Park on Saturday, October 13th @ 12pm. Enjoy the Fall weather, the demo team and the activities this festival has to offer. See you there!

PUMPKINFEST 2007

ENOLA (October 6 & 7) - The Academy enjoyed two days of summer-like weather and a sense of community participating in this year's East Pennsboro's Pumpkinfest. On hand, WSAMA's Demo Team Spitfire wowed the crowd with martial arts entertainment during the early part of the festival on Saturday and Sunday.

NEW 3RD DANS!

HARRISBURG (September 29) - Sabumnims Steven Pataky and Stephen Brandt (pictured with Grandmaster Joe Fox) were recently promoted to 3rd Dan in Jung Sim Do after exhibiting forms, weapons, sparring and self defense. It was a tough test of spirit and skill as they achieved what was truly deserved and earned. Congratulations Sabumnims!

INFERNOFEST 2: Incinerated 2007

Performing Teams:

SPITFIRE Demonstration Team

SPITFIRE Sparks Training Team

WSAMA Lion's Pride Competition Team

Saturday & Sunday

September 29 & 30, 2007

Sat. 1st Show: 12pm-1:45pm

Sat. 2nd Show: 3pm-4:45pm

Sun. 1st Show: 4pm-5:30pm

Ticket Pricing: 1$ per person

BREATH OF NATURE KARATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS

HARRISBURG (September 1) - Team Lion's Pride once again proved hard work pays off! Noteworthy was team member Deanna Vergara earning First Place in the three events of weapons, forms and fighting. Results were as follows:

Eric Bossert – 4th Fighting

Celeste Gross – 1st Forms, 3rd Fighting

Dominique Gross – 3rd Weapons, 3rd Fighting

Robert Halbach - 1st Forms, 1st Weapons, 2nd Fighting

Diana Hamlin - 1st Forms, 1st Weapons, 2nd Fighting

Aaron Kuntz – 1st Fighting, 3rd Weapons, 4th Forms

Anne O'Connell – 1st Forms, 2nd Weapons, 3rd Fighting

Nicholas Sather - 1st Weapons, 2nd Forms, 2nd Fighting

Cole Van Nostrand - 1st Forms, 2nd Weapons, 3rd Fighting

Dylan Van Nostrand – 2nd Fighting, 3rd Weapons

Deanna Vergara - 1st Forms, 1st Weapons, 1st Fighting

Jessica Vergara – 1st Weapons, 1st Fighting, 2nd Forms

WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE SEMINAR

CAMP HILL (August 18) The WSAMA sponsored a women's self-defense seminar conducted by Master Fred Waters of the Institute of Self-Defense. PA State Police Trooper Angel Garcia was the guest speaker explaining ways women can avoid the "opportunities" criminals are looking for in finding a victim. Trooper Garcia also spoke about the legalities of "use of force" when you have to fight back. If there is interest for your group or organization to hold women's self defense workshops/seminars, please contact Master Vince Vergara at 761-3527. click here to see the news story covered by Fox43 News broadcasted that same evening.

KEYSTONE STATE GAMES RESULTS

YORK (July 28) - Team Lion's Pride had a great showing at this annual event bringing home 19 medals! All team members in their respective divisions placed in what was one of the most competitive tournaments to date. Noteworthy was team member Diana Hamlin earning three gold medals in weapons, forms and fighting. Results were as follows:

Celeste Gross – Bronze in Fighting

Dominique Gross – Silver in Fighting

Robert Halbach - Silver in Forms and Fighting, Bronze in Weapons

Diana Hamlin - Gold in Fighting, Forms and Weapons

Aaron Kuntz – Bronze in Fighting

Anne O'Connell – Silver in Fighting

Nicholas Sather - Bronze in Fighting

Brandon Vergara - Gold in Fighting, Silver in Forms, Bronze in Weapons

Deanna Vergara - Silver in Fighting, Bronze in Weapons

Jessica Vergara – Gold in Weapons, Silver in Forms and Fighting

* Click here to see same story as published in the West Shore Shopper on 8/22/07.

Congratulations Team Lion's Pride!

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