Student of the Month - February

Kevin Geenen

February Promotions

Eric Abney, Candidate Black

Rick Estes, 2nd Degree Brown

Quinn Mossey, 2nd Degree Brown

Gary Starr, 2nd Degree Brown

Jaden Marohn, Green

Kianna Mossey, Blue

Nicholas Crutchely, Purple

Thomas Brown, Orange

Kristen Hudson, Orange

Khloe Segovia, Orange

Ysabelle Casing, Junior Purple

Kevin Geenen, Junior Orange

Marcus Cleophat, Junior Yellow

Tyler Smith, Junior Yellow

Adam Whitehouse, Junior Yellow

Marckovsky Ambroise, Junior White-Single Yellow

Allie Jackson, Junior White-Single Yellow

We Welcome our Newest Students

Michael Darmanin

Frankie Franco

Jordan Thomas

Lemir & Nathan Collazo

Sarah Fedore

 United Professionals International Championships

Congratulations Eric Abney!  Eric competed in the United Professionals International Championships on Saturday, October 22nd in St. Petersburg.  Eric won second in his sparring division.  Excellent job Eric!

 Tournament Winners

Congratulations to our students that competed at the MAWCL tournament on Saturday, Sept. 10th

Eric Abney, 1st Place Sparring & Forms

Jaden Marohn, 3rd Place Sparring (First time competing)

Shane Durepo, 2nd Place Sparring (First time competing)

ISKA US Open World Championships

Congratulations to our GCKK competitors who again represented themselves and the studio very proudly at the ISKA US Open World Championships in Orlando.

Self Defense Divsions:    Brandon Proia, 1st Place

                                     Eric Abney, 2nd Place

                                     Kimmie King, 3rd Place

Synchronized Forms:     Team GCKK -  Kimmie King & Brandon Proia, 3rd Place

Traditional Forms:           Robert Murphy, 3rd Place

                                     Kimmie King, 4th Place

Continuous Sparring:      Eric Abney, 2nd Place

                                    Kimmie KIng, 3rd Place

Mr. Mike also competed in his self-defense division bringing home second.  Once again our students did a fantastic job!  

 Gator Nationals - Daytona Beach

Congratulations Kim King, Brandon Proia & Eric Abney!  All three traveled to Daytona Beach to compete at the Gator Nationals May 13th & 14th.  Eric brought home a first place win in the continuous sparring division and Brandon brought home third place in self-defense.  Kim & Brandon competed in the synchronized form division for the first time placing fifth out of thirteen teams.  Their competitors were some of the top teams including Team Paul Mitchell & 100% Performance, etc.  Their form and synchronization was spot on - excellent job!   Team GCKK once again makes us proud!

 

 MAWCL Tournament Saturday, March 26th

Congratuations Eric Abney!  The Martial Arts World Competition League tournament held a tournament on Saturday, March 26th in Largo, Florida. Eric won first place in sparring and second in forms.  He was also asked to compete in an exhibition sparring match against a 16 year old, which he also won.  Once again, you make us proud.

  Congratulations Eric

Please follow the link below to the Fort Myers News Press article highlighting the accompishments of 2nd degree brown belt, Eric Abney (12/26/10)

http://www.news-press.com/article/20101226/YOUTHSPORTS/12260363/Teen-masters-sport-quickly

Promotion to 5th Degree

Congratulations to Mr. Mike Squatrito!  Mr. Mike was promoted to 5th Degree, Associate Professor on Saturday, October 23rd at the 25th Anniversary of the WKKA Conference held in Baltimore, MD by 10th Degree, Mr. Joe Palanzo. 

Congratulations to the National & Florida StateTitle Winner, Eric Abney!

Eric traveled to Walt Disney World to compete in the International Martial Arts Festival.  Eric won his division in point sparring and went on to win the Grand Championship winning the Florida State & National Title!  Way to go Eric! 

Seminars Friday, Sept. 17th & Saturday, Sept. 18th with 10th Degree, Mr. Joe Palanzo

The two seminars, held on 9/17 and 9/18, were very well attended and received.  We've heard nothing but praises.  On Friday, September 17th a two part kids seminar took place.  It began with Mr. Joe and concluded with Mr. Russell teaching the kids a nunchaku form. 

On Saturday, Sept. 18th Mr. Joe held a seminar for our teens and adults.  The mat area was at capacity and those in attendance received much information and got to know Mr. Joe a bit better.  It was nice to be able to receive instruction and insight from one of our system's undisputed seniors in an approachable, friendly manner.  Mr. Joe shared personal experiences, stories and offered an indepth Q&A session. 

 

Both Mr. Joe and his son, Mr. Russell did an outstanding job and we're very fortunate to have them visit our studio.  We're very much looking forward to their return in the future.  Thank you sirs!

SWFMAC Tournament Winners

Congratulations to our competitors in the SWFMAC Tournament in Estero on Saturday, Sept. 11th!

Kimmie King               1st Place Traditional Forms, Point & Continuous Sparring

Brandon Proia             1st Place Point Sparring

Eric Abney                  1st Place Point & Continuous Sparring

Robert Murphy            1st Place Point Sparring, 2nd Place Traditional Forms

Billy Aberger               1st Place Traditional Forms & Point Sparring

ISKA's US OPEN Results

We went, we competed and we brought LOTS of trophies home with us!  11 trophies and numerous medals to be exact.  Kimmie King, Eric Abney, David Abney, Jean & Robert Murphy made us proud!

Congratuations!

Kimmie King             1st Place Self-Defense & Continuous Sparring

                               2nd Place Point Sparring

Eric Abney                1st Place Self-Defense & Point Sparring

                               3rd Place Continuous Sparring

David Abney             1st Place Self-Defense

                               2nd Place Forms

                               3rd Place Continuous Sparring

                               4th Place Point Sparring

Robert Murphy          3rd Place Point Sparring

In addition, Mr. Mike as seen on ESPN, competed in self-defense and earned a place on the Night of Champion's stage as a semi-finalist.  His attackers performing on stage with him were David Abney, Brandon Proia and Rick Estes.     The Night of Champions was filmed by and aired on ESPN.