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 Winter 2011

Takaimine Karate's AAU Qualifier is scheduled for April 14th. Look for a brochure soon.


 Summer 2011



AAU Tae Kwon Do Nationals Results 2011 Austin, TX

Congratulations to All of Our Competitors

 

Takai Mine Karate came in 2nd in the Nation for points on forms day.
We got a big cup as a reward, the second price award.


Forms
:

Samuel Vigil-Gold

Brooke Caperton-Gold

Brian Staveley-Gold

Samuel LaTorre-Gold

Gavin Via-Gold

Lilian Hoines-Silver

Megan Wallace-Silver

Rosalie Graves-Silver

Averee Martinez-Silver

Joshua Vigil-Silver

Taylor Caperton-Bronze

Edgar Rios-Bronze

Dylan Fiechko-Bronze

Christopher Wong-Bronze

Team Forms (Rosalie Graves, Lilian Hoines, Megan Wallace)-Silver

 

Sparring:

Landen Martinez-Gold

Edgar Rios-Gold

Gavin Via-Gold

Josiah Atcitty-Gold

Lilian Hoines-Gold

Brian Staveley-Gold

Averee Martinez-Gold

Brooke Caperton-Gold

Sammy LaTorre-Silver

Megan Wallace-Bronze

Bailey Gilmore-Bronze

Heber Rios-Bronze

Karl Upplegger-Bronze

Joseph Fiechko-Bronze

Taylor Caperton-Bronze

 

 

30 Total Medals:

13 Gold

7 Silver

10 Bronze

 


Takaimine Summer Camp


New Mexico Games

Saturday, June 18th

Download the flyer

Advanced Testing

 Spring 2011



Thursday, May 19th, 4PM


Phi Gamma Delta, 3rd Annual Starr Kircher Cancer Awareness Ball
May 6, 2011 6 PM
Tickets are at the studio. See Mr. Karl Uplegger with question.

Starr Kircher Cancer Awareness Ball Flyer

Takai Mine
Karate Tae Kwon Do Camp

All Ages Welcome! No Experience Necessary
Session I: June 6 – 10, 2011
Session II: June 13 – 17, 2011
Session III: June 20 – 24. 2011
Session IV: July 18 – 22, 2011

Students will practice and learn basic self defense, kicking and punching drills and work on forms. The last camp Session IV will include weapon training. There will also be fun activities such as swimming, kick ball, capture the flag at the park, and movies.

Sign up Form


2011 New Mexico AAU Tae Kwon Do Championship
Aprill 9, 2011
West Mesa High School
Download the Flyer/Registration Form

Takai Mine Members


 Winter 2010


Grand Champion Award

Jacob Retzer receiving his Grand Champion award for Black belt Forms at our tournament held on November 13..He is one of our third degree black belts students in our school...Has been studying with us since he was five years old.

Dominic Brown - Gold (Forms), Gold (Sparring)
Brooke Caperton - Gold (Forms)
Taylor Caperton - Bronze (Forms), 5th (Sparring)
Trey Caperton - Gold (Forms), Silver (Sparring)
Adam Clemena - Gold (Forms), Silver (Sparring)
Bailey Gilmore - Gold (Forms)
Rosialie Graves - Bronze (Forms), Gold (Weapons Forms)
Stephano LaTorre - Gold (Forms), Gold (Sparring)
Averee Martinez - Gold (Forms), Silver (Sparring)
Landen Martinez - Silver (Forms), 5th (Sparring)
Edgar Rios - Silver (Forms), Gold (Sparring)
Heber Rios - Silver (Forms), Silver (Sparring)
Gavin Via - Gold (Forms), Silver (Sparring)
Joshua Vigil - Gold (Forms), 4th (Sparring)
Samuel Vigil - Gold (Forms), Silver (Sparring), Bronze (Breaking)


 

7th Annual Takai Mine Karate/Tae Kwon Do Championships
November 13th, West Mesa High School

17th Annual Championship Flyer
17th Annual Championship Registration

Schedule of Events


 Fall 2010


Black Belt Testing

Black Belt Testing member photo.

Black Belt Testing member photo.

 



 Summer 2010



The West Coast Jr. Olympics
Taylor Caperton, Gold Medal Forms; Silver Medal Point Sparring; Silver Medal Olympic Sparring
Trey Caperton, Gold Medal Forms; Gold Medal Point Sparring; Gold Medal Olympic Sparring
Heber Rios, Bronze Medal Forms; Gold Medal Point Sparring; Gold Medal Olympic Sparring

Edgar Rios, Gold Medal Forms; Silver Medal Olympic Sparring
Josh Vigil, Gold Medal Forms; Silver Medal Olympic Sparring; Gold Medal Breaking Board
Samuel Vigil, Gold Medal Forms; Silver Medal Point Sparring; Gold Medal Olympic Sparring

Awards Received at Nationals

Takai MineMembers with thier Awards from Nationals.


The National Results
John Abbott: Gold Medal, Point Sparring
Trey Caperton: Gold Medal, Point Sparring
Taylor Caperton: Gold Medal, Olympic Sparring; Silver Medal, Forms

Brooke Caperton: Bronze Medal, Forms; Silver Medal, Point Sparring
Adam Clemena: Bronze Medal, Olympic Sparring; Bronze Medal, Forms
Rosalie Graves: Gold Medal, Forms
Heber Rios: Silver Medal, Point Sparring
Edgar Rios: Silver Medal, Point Sparring
Neil Symons: Silver Medal, Point Sparring; Silver Medal, Forms
Joshua Vigil: Silver Medal, Forms; Bronze Medal, Olympic Sparring
Samuel Vigil: 5th place, Forms
Karl Upplegger: Gold Medal, Point Sparring
Megan Wallace: Silver Medal, Point Sparring
Keola Wong: Bronze Medal, Forms


New Members to the Black Belt Club


A Photo from Beginning Testing

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   - Master Chavez Induction to Martial Arts Hall of Fame
   - Takai Mine Students at Lubbock, TX Tournament
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Announcements:

Congratulations Master Antoinette Chavez on induction into Martial Arts Hall of Fame!


Master Chavez Promotion -with Grand Master Sang Kim



Congratulations to our participant at the AAU State Qualifier!

AAU State Qualifier
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