An exciting finals in Houston congratulations to everyone for a job well done. A strong team for Tokyo comprised of many veterans and upcoming elite athletes. We will have more information photos and video clips available.
2008 WKF division winners
Kata Men - Clay Morton
Kata Women - Eimi Kurita
Men's Kumite
Billy Finegan + 80
John Fonseca – 80 kg
Adam Older-75
Brian Mertel –70
George Kotaka –65
Brian Ramrup –60
John Fonseca - Open
Female Kumite
Elisa Au Fonseca +60
Cheryl Murphy -60
Ashley Hill-53
Elisa Au Fonseca - Open
If you are looking for Images from our official photographer, Bill Bly please visit www.americansamurai.com. Due to some family problems it will most likely be 1-2 weeks before they are available. If you were in line for photos when the printer malfunctioned please be patient and visit americansamurai over the next few weeks for those photos.
Masters Magazine Crew at Nationals
The New Edition of Masters Magazine is Available Now!
Jose Fraguas (Editor-in-Chief) and Val Mijailovic (General Manager) of MASTERS magazine are in Houston to cover the USANKF Nationals. The 2008 Nationals article will appear in the October issue of MASTERS. The DVD section of the issue will include in-depth interviews with several officials, coaches and competitors commenting on this year Championships. Don’t miss the best action from all the kumite matches and kata division. For more information on how to get MASTERS magazine and obtain a 15% discount when subscribing to the magazine visit www.mastersmag.com or check USANKF website right now!
Clay Morton Interviews Ryan Miyazaki
USA-NKF Video Interviews
Clay Morton USA-NKF Kata champions and athlete rep joins media team to provide interviews with athletes, officials, coaches, staff, and members.
1,300 athletes are competing over 5,000 matches
Asian World signs exclusive supplier contract with the USA-NKF
You might have noticed that only AWMA is exhibiting here at the Nationals. AWMA has made a long-term commitment to the
USA-NKF through base sponsorship and a royalty agreement. A certain percentage of all you buy from AWMA goes towards supporting our athletes, coaches and officials. Support those who support our sport – AWMA.
Don’t forget your Olympic ring, T’s and polos. First time ever, take advantage of it.
Teams of volunteers set up the venue in preparation for Friday’s competition. As competitors took to the tatami at 8 AM things were off to a good start. Both staff and volunteers hurriedly made last minute adjustments as kata competitors prepared to earn their spot on the National team or to become a national champion in their division.
USA-NKF Professional Foundation Fund raiser - Great Success!
The first ever USA-NKF Foundation Gala held in the Hyatt Regency was attended by loyal supporters of the USA-NKF who donated $35,000 plus to the future of the sport. A spirited verbal auction of donated items between different tables pushed the limits of the gala. What a great start for our future.
Thursday USA-NKF Nationals
Thursday had many up early for the breakfast club where at least 50 dojo owners and sensei were in attendance for a free breakfast to speak about trends in the industry. Hosted by the USA-NKF this free breakfast for registered schools was an idea from sensei John DiPasquale. Much of the meeting consisted of updates and a state of the art for karate.
