CKSM and NMAC Spotlight Competitor - Jake Haromszeki
Name: Jake Haromszeki Age: 18
Martial Status: Single
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Primary Style: Goju Ryu
Highest rank achieved and year: 2nd degree black belt (2010)
Why did you start Martial Arts? : To develop confidence and some balance and overcome the shyness I had as a little kid
Current Club and Instructor: United Family Martial Arts (Queenston) Trevor Nash & Casey Marks Nash
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The Toronto 2011 Tournament of Martial Arts Champions
The Tournament of Martial Arts Champions celebrated its 10th Annual Martial Arts Champions on November 26th, 2011, and was held in "The Hershey Center", located at 5500 Rose Cherry Place, Mississauga. Michael Palitti, from North Toronto Karate School, hosted the Tournament. It was an open tournament for both girls and boys, from four to 60 years of age, with more than 400 participants from all over the United States and Canada competing for their prizes. It was an action packed day filled with heat and sweat, showcasing various kinds of Martial Arts, including Tae Kwon Do, Kendo, Judo, Karate, Kata and many others.
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2011 WKC Battle Zone
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Our Nation’s Capital was the host city for the first ever 2011 WKC Battle Zone hosted by John and Peter Douvris. Held in the Travelodge Hotel and Convention Centre, competitors and supporters alike used the quick weekend getaway to explore the sites or enjoy the indoor waterpark right inside the hotel. But most importantly, competitors attending this event had the opportunity to attend Super Seminars and Training Camp featuring some of Canada’s current champions and past Legends of our Sport which paved the way for the success of many which followed them.
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Canadian Competitor Spotlight - Jeff Liotta
Canada’s “brain drain” phenomena has resulted in a depletion of many of Canada’s entertainment stars and professionals – most them never ever returning to Canadian soil. Despite all of the favourable conditions which may exist in the United States, one individual always seems to come back to where it all started and paying homage to his roots which paved the way for his success.
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Exciting martial arts tournaments across Canada and U.S.A are posted on a regular basis on the NMAC Web site. Please check out the Event Calendar page for further information regarding event's venues, dates, contacts, and more.
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Canada – Michael Palitti mikepalitti@rogers.com
USA – Richard Plowden RichP25513@aol.com
Mexico – Christian Rojas cristian.karate.sensei@gmail.com
Bermuda – Skipper Ingham
Argentina – Carlos Eduardo Lopez chaiudocarlos@hotmail.com