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2021 Black Dragons Open
Greg Dorsey the producer of this July 31, 2021, event, is one of Beaumont, Texas top martial arts champions and having seen him compete for the last 30 years I can say he is one […]
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2017 TKO State Finals
This year’s Texas Karate Organizations final showdown was held at the San Luis Convention Center in Galveston Texas. The San Luis Convention Center is elegant and has a classical ambience that take you back to […]
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2006 Texas Black Belt Challenge
The Mount Calvary Baptist Church located in north Houston was the most unlikely place to have a karate tournament. This was a black belt only event. Although this concept is not new it is unique […]
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2006 4th Mexican Open
As the plane touched down I found myself breathing a sigh of relief. I hate flying and these days it’s almost more hassle than its worth. You’ll notice I said almost. I suppose it’s were […]
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2006 Ultimate Pro-Am
Just one hour southwest of Houston Texas is Angleton. A prosperous city nestled close to the Gulf of Mexico and a Mecca for the beach loving party types. The weather is typically mild and sunny […]
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2006 Victoria’s Best Karate Tournament
Most people are unaware of the latest union of two great champions. Dawn Kabela and Luis Jamenez were married earlier in 2006. This marriage united a powerful Mexican dynasty with one of the biggest karate […]
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2006 Battle On The Beach
Cindy and Chris Gallio have for the last ten years been heavily involved in sport karate. Chris has progressed from the little cute kid running forms to a seasoned adult world class point fighter. Cindy […]
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2006 Pacific Jewel Nationals
The Pacific Northwest hides some of the most beautiful topography in America. Ringed by volcano’s, its beauty lends grace to the lush green environment. Longtime destination for the outdoors enthusiasts, it’s highly rated for everything […]
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Battle on the Beach 2005 Karate Tournament
Sun, heat, beach and ocean make the Texas Gulf coasts a Jewel of the south. Corpus Christi lies at the same latitude as many of the Caribbean’s most prized playgrounds for entertainment. This puts it on […]
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2005 Ultimate Pro-Am
Lake Jackson Texas, located just minutes from Surfside Beach south of Galveston Texas is the home of a thriving martial arts community. One of its greatest champions and legendary martial artist Willie Galvan produced his […]