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2022 Jam All Nationals
The cast was set for the largest TKO/TNT Tournament of 2022 so far this year. The May 28th, 2022, Memorial Day weekend did not detour a massive crowed from all […]
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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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2008 Louisiana Pro-AM
New Orleans is back. As I drove to Pee Wee Blanco’s NBL National Karate Tournament I felt the uneasy anticipation of competition as well as the unknown expectation of what […]
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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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2006 Battle Of The Champions
El Paso Texas was once a small Spanish mission founded by the Conquistador Don Juan De Onate. As the southwest grew this little outpost expanded into a stopover point for […]
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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 […]
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2006 LA PRO AM
Once again I venture deep into the heart of Louisiana. Compelled by the desire for riches and wealth, Just kidding, I really went to Pe Wee Blanco’s NBL karate tournament. […]
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2005 Battle of H-Town
Just one week after Hurricane Rita, a category 4 storm slammed into Houston and Beaumont, things started getting back to normal. Martial artists from all over east Texas and Louisiana […]