James Henry Taekwondo Center

13 Athletes went to the 2007 AAU Taekwondo Nationals

12 Medals were brought home in Olympic Sparring, Forms and Point Sparring Competition

Outstanding Athlete of the event was Patrick Wilson.  Patrick won the 14 - 17 Light Middle Division in Olympic Sparring against 21 other competitors.  He won four of the five fights with a seven point gap.  In Forms he won against 16 other competitors.  In Point Sparring he won against 8 other competitors.  This was his best competition of the over 60 he has competed in since beginning Taekwondo at our school at the age of 8.  The win in Olympic Sparring won him an invitation to the AAU Taekwondo Team Trials being held September 8 - 10 in Ft. Lauderdale.  Patrick, who is 17, will be competing up in the 18 -34 Light Weight Division where he must compete against 5 others in a round robin format for the coveted spot on the AAU Taekwondo National Team.  He looks forward to the process of training to make the team.  Below is an article about Patrick's accomplishment in the Atlanta Journal.

Special recognition to Tyler Farr for his great effort and performance.  Tyler competed in all three types of competition as well.  In Olympic Sparring in the 12 - 13 Black Belt Division he won his first three matches.  He won his third match with a score of 8 - 1.  His last fight was very exciting and came up a bit short.  Tyler created the same excitement in Point Sparring when he fought for the Gold, but lost the final point in over time.  Great job Tyler.

This was just another part of the experience of training in Taekwondo for those that went to Ft. Lauderdale.  Congratulations to you all......

Patrick Wilson - Olympic Sparring 1st, Forms 1st, Point Sparring 1st

Steven Smith - Point Sparring 2nd

Tyler Farr - Olympic Sparring 2nd, Point Sparring 2nd

Lauren Wilson - Point Sparring 3rd

Connor Hutcheson

Tanner Polsley

Kristian Garcia

Mia Griffiths - Point Sparring 1st

Kimberly Smith - Point Sparring 2nd

Jesse Smith - Olympic Sparring 3rd

Kimberly Powers - Point Sparring 3rd

Cameron Hutcheson

Abigail Smith - Point Sparring 1st

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Tyler Farr tested for his 2nd Dan Black Belt test on April 12, 2007.   Tyler was ready for his 2nd Dan test on the 2nd Anniversary of his 1st Dan test conducted in February 2005, but had to wait until his 13th Birthday.  Two years of training after 1st Dan and being 13 is a minimum requirement for 2nd Dan.  So on his birthday Tyler was tested hard for his new rank.  He performed at a high level on everything that he has learned since he began training at the age of five.  Tyler performed 14 Forms (over 300 movements), did at least 400 kicks, 20 one step sparring, nine knife defense, 8 self defense one steps, falls, bag work, sparring and board breaking.  He broke seven boards with three breaks: two boards - turn back skip side, two boards - jump spinning back kick, and three boards - flying side kick.  All three breaks were successful on the first attempt.  Tyler has raised the bar for all those that follow him in testing for this level.   Belt presentation was Thursday, April 19, at 7:00 p.m.  Congratulations!!

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February 24, 2007

GA AAU Taekwondo Qualifier

Congratulations to those that competed on Saturday.

Thank you to everyone that helped load the truck on Thursday, the Sunday morning crew that put the school back together and a special thanks to the Smith and Powers family that gave so much of their time and effort on Saturday at the event.  Thanks to Lee Polsley for working check in and to Ms. Manders, Mr. Pearce and Mr. Smith for Officiating.  These tournaments would not go on without the help of lots of people.

Congratulations to those that competed on Saturday.

We are all proud of the great effort and results

Special shout out to Patrick Wilson for dominating the 14 - 17 Middle Weight Division

Go to www.gaaau.net/taekwondo.htm to see all results

There are a couple other events coming up.  One in Nashville in March and

another in Florida in April.  If you are interested in competing let me know.

2007 Georgia AAU Taekwondo Point Sparring Qualifier

January 27, 2007

Thank you to the students, parents and family members that helped make this event happen.  Non of these events can happen without loading mats and setting up (7:15 a.m.) and breaking down the gym.  For all you that helped in those endeavors, thank you.   Thank you to the Officials from our school: Ms. Manders, Mr. Mudge, Mr. Smith and Mr. Pearce.   Thank you to all the Coaches from our school who were there to help make this a great experience for their own athlete and any other athlete that needed a coach. 

All your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to all that competed.  You all did great!

We are proud of your performance..

Aliyah has pulled Guard Duty! 

Someone has to protect all those medals...

If you participated at this event, pick up your National Championship Packet at the school.

If you are planning on going to the Nationals and are interested in staying at the headquarters hotel, you may want to reserve your room now.  The headquarters hotel will fill quickly.  The advantage of this hotel is the walking distance to the venue.  There is a parking fee to park at this hotel and the food at the hotel is expensive.  Go to www.aautaekwondo.org for information on the Nationals.