Local martial artists earned new belt ranks and trophies in
a recent tournament and rank testings.
Second dan black belt Joanna Gebeau took home two trophies
from the 39th Annual
Mid-Wisconsin Taekwondo Championships
held in Wisconsin Rapids. Gebeau,
in her first tournament competition, placed second in the cadet black belt
division for forms, performing the difficult keumgang form. Gebeau also took second in sparring for the division,
fighting hard against a very experienced opponent. The tournament, presented by the Park
Institute and Master John Chrystal, drew more than 250 competitors and
spectators.
Carolyn Doerr earned her deputy black belt in a special
testing held at the YMCA. She performed
five taegeuk forms and demonstrated advanced kick combinations and sparring
before smashing a board with a very precise spinning side kick.
New high green belt Genevieve Hinker won the trophy for
excellence in the color belt testing, which masters Mark Henkel, Hilde Henkel
and Karen Johnson judged. Eight student earned higher rank belts there.
Congratulations to all the students who tested successfully--nice job!
Scheduling Note
Please note the slightly different class schedule below for the fall II session. The holiday break is a bit longer this year also, due to how the dates fell, but classes resume January 7 2020.
