| AKA Holiday Tournament |
| Promotor: John Sharkey |
Date: December 9, 2001 |
Location: Chicago, IL |
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| Mike Mireles - Traditional |
Craig Henningsen - Weapons |
Doug Walters vs. Chris Brewster |
| Mike Mireles, student of Roger Lane, is quickly becoming
one of the most popular people on the AKA circuit. In recent years,
Mike has really raised the level of his kata. His form is becoming
so strong, yet remaining smooth. |
Craig Henningsen of Team AKA has the most dynamic forms
in the AKA. Combining speed, power, technique, and great tricks, Craig
always puts on a show that is exciting to watch. Here, Craig uses
his brand new choreographed music. A must see! |
Doug Walters, of Sharkey's Karate Studio, and Chris
Brewster, also of Sharkey's Karate Studio and Team AKA, face off in
a battle of speed vs. size. |
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| Great Lakes Pro Am Karate Championships |
| Promotor: Richard Plowden |
Date: September 29, 2001 |
Location: Detroit, MI |
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| Matthew Bowles - Weapons |
Ty Hind vs. Korey Kuppe - Continuous Fighting |
Jason Bourelly vs. Jermond Wiggins |
| Matthew Bowles is considered one of the best all around martial
artists in the country today. Whether it is traditional forms, open
weapons, or getting down and dirty in fighting, you can always expect
a show. |
These two kids are the future of martial arts. Watching these young
behemoths wage war on each other was very entertaining. Everyone is
sure to enjoy this one. |
One of the top downloads, many time world champion Jason Bourelly
of CJB is defeated by rising star Jermond Wiggins of SES. |
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| Cheesehead Nationals |
| Promotor: Mike DuClos |
Date: July 21, 2001 |
Location: Milwaukee, WI |
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| Davie Anderson vs. Jermond Wiggins - Grand Champion |
Willie Hicks vs. Jarret Leiker |
Rene Herrera - Soft Forms |
| In one of the final fights of the day, Davie Anderson of IDC takes
on Jermond Wiggins of SES in a match that came down to a controversial
last point. You decide who won the fight. |
In the most deeply talented divisions in sport karate fighting today,
two of the big dogs battle it out. |
Competing on the AKA for years, young Rene Herrera's agility and
grace is astonishing. Watch as his flavor and intensity pump the tournament
in Wisconsin up. |
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