The 2007 Grand Internationals hosted by Tom Georgion's Pro Kenpo Martial Arts turned out to be an exciting weekend in San Diego for the students of TKD Jidokwan. All ten competitors that participated in the weekend event held on May 19-20, 2007, placed respectively. In addition, our first place winner, Iasura Barilas fought for the Women's Grand Champion (1 of 6 fighters), however; lost her first and only match offered in this division of elite competitors. Listed below are the results of this competition. The group is now preparing for the upcoming Long Beach Internationals coming in July, 2007.
Isaura BarillasWomens Black Belt Sparring, 18-29Light Weight-1st Place-
David SchornackMens Black Belt, 18-29Bout Sparring light / heavy weight-2nd Place-Continues Sparring light / heavy weight-3rd Place-
Eduardo BarillasBlack Belt Sparring, 15 yrs-5th Place-
Caitlyn Gomez-MillerBlack Belt Sparring, 15 yrs-6th Place-
Eduardo DorantesMens Advanced Sparring (Brown Belt), 18-29-3rd Place-
Joseph B. HagenbartMens Beginner Sparring (Yellow Belt), 29-36-4th Place-
Joseph T. HegenbartBoys Beginners Sparring (Orange Belt), 15-16 yrs-2nd Place-
Karla JaimeGirls Advanced Sparring (Brown Belt), 11-12 yrs-3rd Place-
Valerie DorantesGirls Advanced Sparring (Brown Belt), 9-10 yrs-2nd Place-
Daniel BlancoBoys Beginner Sparring (Orange Belt), 7-8yrs-4th Place-
What is the date of the next grand nationals in Lancaster and how much does it cost to enter?
Wow I am so proud of you all. I wish I was there. Hopefully I can join all you soon. Keep up the good work 🙂