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Our 12th Annual is over but not forgotten. Many people were responsible for making sure that everything went without a hitch and I must say that this was our best run conference ever. Congratulations to our students, competitors, instructors, and blackbelts of the year.
Sam Dan Eric Jones did another great job organizing and managing all the efforts to ensure its success. Thanks to Master's Troncoso, Valdez, and Green who ensured the safety of the candidates and Ea Dan Keith Lane who proctored the test.
Grandmaster's Smith and Balmos were equally impressed.
To all the behind the scenes staff, blackbelts, instructors, parents and special guests, thank you so much again for your time and effort and not only at the conference but the banquet as well. This was indeed a special weekend for all. Our tribute to Grandmaster George Howard went well and I know he would be proud of all the candidates for giving it their all.
New Chodans (1st dan blackbelts)
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Sierra Flores
Brenda Guerrero
Donald Peterson
Kerri Floyd
Javier Guerrero
Diana Fiveash
Ea Dans Promotions:
Joe Holguin Jr.
Rudy Munoz Jr.
Armando Troncoso
Gary Floyd
Jeff Rickard
Derek Pranger
Sam Dan (3rd Dan) Promotion:
Greg Gravell
Seth Ogoc accepts award for student of the year MAA - Angelica Crespo and Joseph Aguilar
Ed White - Joe Pranger and Seth Ogoc
MAA - Donald PetersonEd White - Logan Duty/Heather Duty
Master Daniel Valdez
Grand Master Clarence "Daddyo" Smith
Chodan Carol Rich
Master Gabriel Green
Master Jesse Rodriguez/Golden Dragons and Chodan Jon Kimminau
I look forward to next year's festivities the first weekend in December. All folks that will be considered for our 13th Annual must have their packages in by end of April 2007.