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2017 Jam All Nationals
The NBL is still strong in Houston and Texas. For the first time the Jam All Nationals received a national sanctioning. This tournament has evolved since 2009 and has been […]
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2010 TKO Nationals
One of the first National Black Belt League tournaments to hit Texas for 2010 was Wayne Nguyen’s TKO Nationals Championship. The tournament was held June 11th and 12th at the […]
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2009 TKO State Championships
For the last twelve years Wayne Nguyen has led his TKO organization to a major spot in the Texas sport karate scene. The 2009 State championships were held January 23, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The 2005 Masters
Dallas, Texas is the new home of Jose and Sharon Santamaria’s Masters Karate Tournament. During the last ten years this event was held in Austin, Texas but due to a […]
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Victoria’s Best Martial Arts Extravaganza Karate Tournament
It Doesn’t take long before you realize each karate tournament you attend has it’s own special attributes. Victoria, Texas is probably the least likely place you’d think a National event […]