RMA LEAVES MARK AT NMAC EVENT

RMA LEAVES MARK AT NMAC EVENT

RMA Karate Centres had 6 students take part in the National Martial Arts Circuit (NMAC) tournament and 2012 Awards Presentation in Toronto this past weekend (Feb 9^th).  The day was a complete success with RMA competing among other martial artists from as far as North Bay, Ottawa, London and Windsor.   It was the first competition of the year for the RMA group and they represented their karate school well.

Blue belt Liam N placed 1st in sparring, 2nd in weapons, 2nd in forms and 2nd in musical open.  Liam was also awarded 1st place winner overall in his age group and 1st place winner overall for all under belts in the 2012 NMAC season, his first year in major competitions.

Blue belt Sale B placed 1^st in musical open, 4^th in weapons, 5^th in forms and 2^nd sparring.  Sale was also awarded 2nd place winner overall 7-8 year old girls in the 2012 NMAC season, her first year in major competitions. 

Red belt Isabelle R placed 4^th in musical open, 3^rd  in weapons and 5^th  in forms.  Isabelle was also awarded 4^th place winner overall 7-8 year old girls 2012 NMAC season, her first year competing in that circuit.

Advanced brown belt Tyler M-Z placed 1^st in weapons and 1^st in forms.   Brooke Z placed 3^rd in Korean forms, 5^th in weapons and 5^th in forms and younger sister Ella Z placed 3^rd in sparring, 4^th in weapons and 5^th in forms.

“It was a great start to the 2013 competition year and a great way to prepare for the upcoming Ontario Open in Hamilton on February 23^rd”, RMA head instructor Craig Ridout stated.