Twenty Rambler students competed in the annual Kombat Klassic open tournament on Saturday, October 22. Dr. Thomas, looking sharp and
representing in another of his trademark suits, was the arbitrator for this annual event hosted by Shihan Steve Tolson and Okinawan Karate.
Ten youth and adult students performed in the weapons category, 20 competed in katas, 15 sparred, and several first-place winners competed
in the underbelt grand championship round. Mr. Hinton competed in the black-belt division for the first time, and did the Ramblers proud
with his powerful performances. Rambler competitors carried off 45 trophies and 3 medals. The trophies included 4 grand championship
(not only remarkable as a record number for one school from one tournament, but also because 3 of them were earned by members of one
Rambler family!), 20 first place, 12 second place, and 9 third place. Dr. Thomas thanks the parents and friends who came to cheer on the
competitors, who are all winners because they practiced and came out ready to compete. Dr. Thomas and his students look forward to
returning next year.
Congratulations to the following competitors!
Ramblers’ Children's and Adult Division Winners
CHILDREN
K. Burns - 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
T. Cheru - 1st Forms; 1st Sparring; grand championship in his age group
F. Cuero - 3rd Forms; 2nd Sparring
A. Eason - 3rd Forms; 3rd Sparring
K. Gebrgiorgis - 2nd Forms; 1st Sparring
E. Hernandez - 2nd Weapons; 4th Forms (medal)
E. Martinez - 2nd Weapons; 3rd Forms; 1st Sparring
J. Martinez - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
M. McDonald - 3rd Forms; 1st Sparring
B. Mulugeta - 2nd Forms; 2nd Sparring
M. Mulugeta - 3rd Forms; 1st Sparring
M. Sanders - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms; grand championship in her age group
A. Seemangal - 2nd Weapons; 4th Forms (medal)
D. Thomas - 4th Forms (medal); 3rd Sparring
A. Waters - 2nd Forms; 3rd Sparring
ADULTS
B. Bonilla - 1st Weapons; 2nd Forms
K. Hinton - 2nd Weapons; 3rd Forms; 2nd Sparring (Black Belt Division)
E. Sanders - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms
J. Sanders - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms; 1st Sparring; grand championship in his age group
L. Sanders - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms; grand championship in her age group
June 18, 2011
Maryland Super Showdown Youth Championship, Baltimore, Maryland
Dr. Thomas received a trophy on behalf of the Tae Kwon Do Ramblers, presented to him by the tournament hosts Master
Curtis Quick and Master Carl Matthews, both to acknowlege the Rambler competitors and to thank him for representing with
the most students at the packed Maryland Super Showdown Youth Championship on the College of Notre Dame campus. He also
received a beautiful plaque in appreciation of his support for the tournament and for his role in serving as the arbitrator.
(On an additional note, although there was no official award category for fashion, Dr. Thomas won hands down as he sported
a handsome gold suit.) Disney was one of the sponsors of the tournament--because of their current interest in martial arts
with the launch of their new program called "Kickin' It" that began this month--and they set up a related, interactive activity
for the competitors at the tournament. Rambler competitors admirably represented themselves and the school. All events and
each ring were filled to overflowing with fellow competitors who were ready to rumble, many from the local area and several
who traveled from New Jersey and New York. The 17 Rambler competitors provided tough competition and performed well in sometimes
relatively daunting situations. As they left Baltimore, they carried away 8 first-place belts, 16 trophies, and numerous medals.
Dr. Thomas takes great pride in the mettle of the student competitors, who for this tournament ranged from ages 5 to 17,
and appreciates the support of their families and other Rambler supporters.
Scroll down this page to see the names of the competitors, the places they took, and exciting action photos.
Congratulations to the following competitors!
Youth Competitors
First-place students received belts instead of trophies, which were given for placing 2nd or 3rd
W. Brogsdale - 2nd Weapons; 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
K. Burns - 4th Forms; 1st Basic Skills
C. Chang - 4th Forms; 2nd Forms; 2nd Sparring
A. Eason - 4th Forms
E. Hernandez - 4th Weapons; 1st Forms; Sparring medal
K. Jones - 4th Forms; 1st Sparring
E. Martinez - 4th Weapons; 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
J. Martinez - 4th Weapons; 3rd Forms; 3rd Sparring
B. Mulugeta - 4th Forms; 2nd Sparring
F. Mulugeta - 4th Forms; Sparring medal
K. Mulugeta - 4th Forms; 2nd Sparring
M. Mulugeta - 4th Forms; 3rd Sparring
B. Potts - 4th Weapons; 4th Forms; Sparring medal
N. Potts - 2nd Weapons; 2nd Forms; 1st Sparring
M. Sanders - 4th Weapons; 1st Forms
A. Seemangal - 4th Weapons; 4th Forms
A. Waters - 4th Forms; 2nd Sparring
May 14, 2011
Maryland Victory Cup 2011 Karate Championships, Randallstown, Maryland
Eight Ramblers competed in World Champion Leroy "Superfeet" Taylor's 2011 Karate Championships at Randallstown
Community Center on Saturday, May 14. Dr. Thomas was the arbitrator for the event and he made sure that people enjoyed
themselves and were satisfied that competition was both exciting and fairly judged. He was, as always, the best-dressed
man at the tournament, this time sporting a red suit that got everyone's attention. Competition was tough in both the
youth and adult divisions, but the Rambler competitors, whether seasoned or less experienced, were well prepared to
come out strong and compete toe-to-toe with students from other schools. To reward their efforts, the Ramblers garnered
17 trophies and 1 ribbon. Dr. Thomas is proud of his students who competed and thanks their families for showing their
support!
Scroll down this page to see the names of the competitors and the places they took.
Congratulations to the following competitors!
Ramblers’ Children's and Adult Division Winners
CHILDREN
A. Eason - 1st and First 1st (divisional) Forms; 1st Sparring
A. Hornberger - 2nd Weapons; 3rd Forms
E. Martinez - 3rd Weapons; 3rd Forms; 1st Sparring
J. Martinez - 1st Weapons; 4th Forms (medal); 2nd Sparring
A. Waters - 2nd Forms; 1st Sparring
ADULTS
T. Heflin - 3rd Forms
E. Martinez - 1st Weapons; 2nd Forms
S. McCutchen - 3rd Weapons; 1st Forms
April 23, 2011
East Coast Regional Female Tournament, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Fourteen of Dr. Thomas' youth and adult female Rambler students competed in the East Coast Regional Female
Tournament on April 23. The participants in this tournament came prepared to win and brought on fierce competition.
The Rambler competitors left with 23 hard-earned trophies (given for first- through third-place winners), including
a triple-crown first place in weapons, forms, and sparring for first-brown belt W. Brogsdale. Dr. Thomas is proud of
the performances of all his female students, especially those who competed for the first time, and thanks their
families for their support throughout training and at the event. He also appreciated the other Rambler students and
their families who came out to support their fellow students and the organization. Competitors will tell you that
it encourages them when they see and hear the loud cheering from the Rambler family for each of them as they perform
in their rings!
Scroll down this page to see the names of the competitors, the places they took, and photos of the action.
Congratulations to the following competitors!
Ramblers’ Children's and Adult Division Winners
CHILDREN
W. Brogsdale - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
B. Brown - 3rd Forms
M. Clement - 1st Weapons; 2nd Forms
A. Hornberger - 4th Weapons; 3rd Forms
K. Jones - 3rd Forms
E. Martinez - 3rd Weapons; 1st Forms
M. Mulugeta - 3rd Forms; 1st Sparring
A. Waters - 2nd Forms; 2nd Sparring
ADULTS
J. Brown - 2nd Forms
T. Clement - 1st Weapons; 2nd Forms
T. Heflin - 3rd Forms
E. Martinez - 3rd Weapons; 1st Forms
S. McCutchen - 3rd Weapons; 3rd Forms
A. Patton - 3rd Forms
October 23, 2010
The Kombat Classic, Waldorf, Maryland
Twenty-one Rambler students competed in the annual Kombat Klassic open tournament on Saturday, October 23. Dr. Thomas served as the arbitrator
for this highly-anticipated event hosted by Shihan Steve Tolson and Okinawan Karate. He characteristically led by example both in his attire and his
efforts to ensure that the tournament was conducted fairly and that the competitors and spectators alike enjoyed their participation.
Fifteen youth and adult students showed their skills in weapons and 21 performed katas, while 13 youth rumbled in the sparring rings.
Rambler students garnered 51 trophies, including two grand championships. Everyone who competed was a winner, along with the Rambler
spectators who wholeheartedly supported the competitors and were no doubt hoarse by the end of the day from their rambunctious efforts!
Dr. Thomas and his students have the utmost respect for Shihan Tolson and his school and look forward to the opportunity to participate
in this well-organized and well-run event next year!
Scroll down this page to see the names of the competitors and to view photos and videos chronicling this exciting event.
Congratulations to the following students who trained hard and gave it their best in competition!
Ramblers’ Children's and Adult Division Winners
CHILDREN
W. Brogsdale - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
C. Chang - 1st Forms; 2nd Sparring
A. Clement - 1st Weapons; 3rd Forms; 2nd Sparring
M. Clement - 1st Weapons; 2nd Forms; 2nd Sparring; Grand Championship in her age group
D. Diallo - 5th Forms; 3rd Sparring
K. Hinton – 2nd Weapons; 2nd Forms; 3rd Sparring
E. Martinez - 1st Weapons; 3rd Forms; 3rd Sparring
A. Johnson - 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
B. Potts - 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
N. Potts - 3rd Weapons; 2nd Forms
J. Sanders - 2nd Weapons; 1st Forms; 3rd Sparring
M. Sanders - 1st Weapons; 2nd Forms; 1st Sparring
A. Scott - 3rd Forms; 2nd Sparring
A. Waters - 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
A. Seemangal - 2nd Weapons; 3rd Forms
ADULTS
B. Bonilla - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms
G. Clement - 2nd Weapons; 2nd Forms
E. Martinez - 1st Weapons; 2nd Forms
S. McCutchen - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms; Grand Championship in her age group
Dr. Thomas' brown belt K. Hinton competed in the JW Kids Classics held at Oxon Hill Senior High School on Sunday,
November 1. The event was sponsored by Kwanjang James Wyatt and the Washington Tae Kwon Do Club. Mr. Hinton placed
first in weapons, forms, and sparring. To top it off, he took the grand championship in weapons in his age group.
Congratulations on a job well done representing the Ramblers!
October 24, 2009
The Kombat Classic, Waldorf, Maryland
On Saturday, October 24, Dr. Thomas brought 28 student competitors to Shihan Steve Tolson's annual Kombat Klassic. He
was the arbitrator for the tournament and again set the bar for style as he sported a striking red suit in honor of
the late, great soul singer Wilson Pickett that caught everyone's eye. The Ramblers always enjoy participating in this event!
Dr. Thomas' students dominated with 15 competing in weapons, 28 in forms, and 20 in sparring. Sixty-three trophies left
in the hands of the Ramblers. Congratulations to the following students!
Ramblers’ Children's and Adult Division Winners
CHILDREN
D. Chappell - 3rd Forms; 2nd Sparring
M. Chappell - 2nd Weapons; 3rd Forms
A. Clement - 1st Weapons; 2nd Forms; 2nd Sparring
M. Clement - 2nd Weapons; 1st Forms; 2nd Sparring
G. Duncan - 3rd Forms; 2nd Sparring
K. Gorham - 1st Forms; 2nd Sparring
D. Gray - 3rd Weapons; 2nd Forms; 1st Sparring
T. Gray - 3rd Forms; 1st Sparring
A. Green - 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
E. Hernandez - 2nd Weapons; 2nd Forms; 1st Sparring
K. Hinton – 1st Weapons; 1st Forms; 2nd Sparring
A. Hornberger - 1st Forms; 3rd Sparring
A. Johnson - 1st Forms
E. Martinez - 3rd Forms; 1st Sparring
J. Martinez - 1st Weapons; 3rd Forms; 2nd Sparring
T. Muhammad - 3rd Forms; 2nd Sparring
A. Orellana - 2nd Forms; 2nd Sparring
E. Orellana - 2nd Forms; 2nd Sparring
J. Plummer - 2nd Forms; 3rd Sparring
J. Sanders - 3rd Weapons; 2nd Forms; 3rd Sparring
M. Sanders - 2nd Weapons; 3rd Forms; 2nd Sparring
A. Scott - 3rd Forms; 3rd Sparring
ADULTS
B. Bonilla - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms
G. Clement - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms
S. McCutchen - 2nd Weapons; 2nd Forms
T. Simpson-Clement - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms
E. Sanders - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms
L. Sanders - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms
May 16, 2009
The Maryland Victory Cup 2009 Karate Championships, Baltimore, Maryland
On Saturday, May 16, Dr. Thomas took two youth brown belt and one adult blue belt Rambler students to compete in
the Leroy "Superfeet" Taylor Maryland Victory Cup at Milford Mill Academy. Together they garnered eight trophies.
Dr. Thomas, known for his fairness in judging competitors, served as one of the ring referees at the tournament. His
outstanding performance made the experience enjoyable for the competitors in his ring. Congratulations to the following students!
Ramblers’ Children's and Adult Division Winners
CHILDREN
W. Brogsdale - 2nd Weapons; 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
K. Hinton – 1st Weapons; 2nd Forms; 2nd Sparring
ADULT
S. McCutchen - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms
April 25, 2009
All Female Open Martial Arts Championships, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
On Saturday, April 25, 14 Rambler students participated in the highly-anticipated All Female Open Martial Arts
Championships at the Riverdale Baptist High School Field House. It was designed by women for girls and women of all
ages. Although there are many prestigious female practitioners throughout the world of martial arts, tournaments
focusing on their extraordinary talents are significant events that not only showcase the skills of these girls and women,
but promote awareness of the feminine commitment to the martial arts, something Dr. Thomas never fails to acknowledge and
encourage in his teaching.
The tournament was sponsored by The National Women's Martial Arts Federation, whose representatives
urged the audience to support not only by participating in and attending tournaments but also by contributing financially
to the many supportive activities they organize for girls and women, including training camps. Dr. Thomas is extremely proud
of his students who participated and shares in their excitement of winning 25 trophies for the Ramblers, including 1 for a
grand championship competition, won by M. Clement. His female students in turn are pleased that Dr. Thomas recognizes their
special talents and leads by example in his unstinting commitment to support women in the martial arts.
Ramblers’ Children's and Adult Division Winners
CHILDREN
W. Brogsdale - 1st Weapons; 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
J. Castro – 5th Forms
M. Clement – 1st Weapons; 1st Forms; 2nd Sparring; Grand Championship in her age group
J. Espinoza – 1st Forms
K Gorham – 4th Forms
K. Graves – 3rd Forms
T. Gray – 4th Forms; 1st Sparring
B. Harrington – 4th Forms
A. Johnson – 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
D. Pierre – 3rd Forms
M. Sanders – 2nd Weapons; 2nd Forms; 2nd Sparring
E. Thompson – 3rd Forms; 1st Sparring
ADULTS
S. McCutchen - 2nd Forms
L. Sanders – 1st Weapons; 1st Forms
October 25, 2008
The Kombat Klassic, Waldorf, Maryland
On Saturday, October 25, the Tae Kwon Do Ramblers participated in the annual Kombat
Klassic, presented by Shihan Steve Tolson and held at Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf,
Maryland. The ever-exciting tournament was arbitrated by Dr. Clifford Thomas, who kept the
event on schedule and characteristically made it enjoyable both for the large number of people
who competed and for those who came to cheer on the competitors. Twenty-four Ramblers competed in
weapons, forms, and sparring, and they came away with almost 60 trophies and medals, as well as
pride in knowing they had worked hard to prepare and did their best in the face of tough competition,
no matter the final outcome. The effervescent Ramblers' parents and friends spritedly supported the
competitors, while the competitors made themselves known in every ring by their resounding introductions
and energetic performances. The Ramblers thank Dr. Thomas, who worked diligently to prepare our
competitors through his demanding training and inspirational encouragement. Congratulations to the
Ramblers who participated!
Ramblers’ Children's and Adult Division Winners
CHILDREN
D. Brogsdale - 3rd Weapons; 4th Forms; 2nd Sparring
W. Brogsdale - 2nd Weapons; 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
V. Cantorna - 3rd Weapons; 3rd Forms; 2nd Sparring
D. Chappell – 3rd Forms; 4th Sparring
M. Chappell – 3rd Forms
A. Clement – 2nd Weapons; 3rd Forms; 3rd Sparring
M. Clement – 4th Weapons; 5th Forms; 3rd Sparring
G. Duncan – 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
E. Hernandez - 1st Forms; 4th Sparring
K. Hinton – 1st Weapons; 2nd Forms; 1st Sparring
A. Hornberger – 3rd Forms; 2nd Sparring
J. Martinez – 4th Weapons; 4th Forms, 3rd Sparring
T. Parker – 2nd Weapons; 4th Forms; 3rd Sparring
J. Plummer – 4th Forms; 2nd Sparring
B. Potts – 3rd Forms; 3rd Sparring
N. Potts – 1st Weapons; 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
J. Sanders – 1st Weapons; 2nd Forms
M. Sanders – 1st Weapons; 1st Forms
E. Saunders – 3rd Forms; 2nd Sparring
A. Seemangal – 2nd Weapons; 2nd Forms; 4th Sparring
E. Thompson – 3rd Forms; 2nd Sparring
ADULTS
G. Clement - 2nd Weapons; 3rd Forms
T. Clement - 2nd Weapons; 1st Forms
S. McCutchen – 1st Weapons; 2nd Forms
October 27, 2007
The Kombat Klassic, Waldorf, Maryland
On Saturday, October 27, the Tae Kwon Do Ramblers participated in the annual Kombat
Klassic, presented by Shihan Steve Tolson and held at Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf,
Maryland. Dr. Clifford Thomas was the skilled arbitrator at the well-attended event.
Thirteen Ramblers competed in weapons, forms, and sparring, and they came away with a
number of trophies. Ramblers' parents and friends lent their wholehearted support to the
competitors. Congratulations to the Ramblers who had worked diligently to prepare for the
tournament and who took their rings by storm!
Ramblers’ Children's and Adult Division Winners
CHILDREN
D. Brogsdale - 1st Weapons; 3rd Forms; 1st Sparring
W. Brogsdale - 3rd Forms; 1st Sparring
V. Cantorna - 3rd Weapons; 3rd Forms; 2nd Sparring
J. Cross – 1st Forms; 2nd Sparring
G. Duncan – 3rd Forms; 3rd Sparring
E. Hernandez - 3rd Forms; 2nd Sparring
J. Martinez – 3rd Forms, 2nd Sparring
N. Potts – 2nd Weapons; 1st Forms; 4th Sparring
J. Sanders – 2nd Forms
M. Sanders – 3rd Forms
R. Smith – 2nd Weapons; 1st Forms; 3rd Sparring
E. Thompson – 5th Forms; 1st Sparring
ADULT
S. McCutchen – 1st Weapons; 2nd Forms
June 2, 2007
Second Memorial Tournament, District Heights, Maryland
On Saturday, June 2, Master Terryl D. Richardson held his USHOFMAA-sanctioned
Second Memorial Tournament at the District Heights Municipal Center, District Heights,
Maryland. USHOFMAA's Dr. Clifford Thomas expertly ran the tournament, in which Ramblers
of all ages competed in weapons, forms, and sparring, winning many trophies. The Ramblers'
Ms. Cheryl Evans-Hinton, scorekeeper par excellence, lent her expertise to the ring judges
throughout the day. Ramblers' parents, friends, and other students represented mightily and
loudly supported both the Rambler and other worthy competitors, local from Maryland and Virginia,
and from other locations, including Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, Texas, and Trinidad. A highlight of the tournament for the Ramblers was the awarding
of Title of Dojunim and 10th degree dan black belt to Dr. Clifford Thomas by the World's
Warriors Council of the USHOFMAA. The Council awarded Grandmaster Furman Marshall Supreme
Grandmaster status, 12th degree black belt, for his many years of experience and producing almost
500 black belt students in his organization over 50 years, and a number of other awards to
leading martial artists who were present at the tournament.
Ramblers’ Children's and Adult Division Winners
CHILDREN
D. Brogsdale - 3rd Weapons; 4th Forms; 2nd Sparring
W. Brogsdale - 4th Weapons; 3rd Forms; 1st Sparring
V. Cantorna – 3rd Weapons; 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
A. Fleming – 2nd Forms; 2nd Sparring
K. Hinton – 2nd Weapons; 2nd Forms; 2nd Sparring
A. Hornberger – 1st Forms
J. Martinez – 4th Forms; 3rd Sparring
I. Saunders – 4th Forms; 2nd Sparring
A. Seemangal – 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
R. Smith – 1st Weapons; 1st Forms; 3rd Sparring
E. Thompson – 4th Forms; 4th Sparring
ADULTS
G. Clement – 1st Weapons; 1st Forms
A. Faison – 1st Forms
V. Gift – 1st Forms
S. McCutchen – 1st Weapons; 1st Forms
T. Simpson-Clement – 1st Weapons; 1st Forms
December 2, 2006
Grand Championship Karate Tournament, Landover Hills, Maryland
The Tae Kwon Do Ramblers participated in the Grand Championship Karate Tournament, Simba Do Jang Karate School,
held at New Hope Academy in Landover Hills, Maryland, on Saturday, December 2. Presented by the school's
Grandmaster Reggie Jackson and Dr. Joe Parrish, president of the United States Head Of Family Martial Arts
Association (USHOFMAA), the tournament was officiated by Dr. Clifford Thomas, USHOFMAA's executive vice president.
Fourteen Ramblers competed in forms, weapons, and sparring, winning over 35 trophies. Ramblers' parents, friends,
and other students supported the competitors. Congratulations to the successful
competitors, winners every one!
Ramblers’ Children's Division Winners
W. Brogsdale - 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
D. Brown - 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
V. Cantorna - 3rd Forms; 3rd Weapons; 2nd Sparring
M. Clement – 3rd Forms; 3rd Weapons; 2nd Sparring
A. Fleming – 3rd Forms; 3rd Weapons; 3rd Sparring
T. Gray – 2nd Forms; 1st Sparring
A. Martinez – 3rd Forms; 3rd Sparring
I. Martinez - 3rd Forms; 2nd Weapons; 1st Sparring
J. McKay – 3rd Forms; 1st Sparring
N. Potts – 2nd Forms; 1st Weapons; 1st Sparring
D. Salmond – 2nd Forms; 5th Weapons; 3rd Sparring
A. Seemangal – 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
D. Smith - 3rd Forms; 2nd Weapons; 2nd Sparring
R. Smith – 2nd Forms; 2nd Weapons; 1st Sparring
October 28, 2006
The Kombat Klassic, Waldorf, Maryland
On Saturday, October 28, the Tae Kwon Do Ramblers participated in The Kombat Klassic, presented each year by Shihan Steve Tolson and
held at Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf, Maryland. Dr. Clifford Thomas, Executive Vice President, United States Head Of Family
Martial Arts Association, officiated at the event, both keeping order and entertaining the audience. Thirteen Ramblers competed in weapons,
forms, and sparring, winning at least 40 trophies and medals. The Ramblers' Ms. Cheryl Evans-Hinton served as a scorekeeper for ring judges.
Ramblers' parents, friends, and other students came out in force and maintained the organization's reputation as the loudest group of cheering
supporters at the tournament, led by head cheerleader Ms. Pat Wilson. Congratulations to the young people who participated in the event--you're
all winners!
Ramblers’ Children's Division Winners
Q. Armstrong - 2nd Weapons; 1st Forms
D. Brogsdale - 2nd Weapons; 3rd Forms; 1st Sparring
W. Brogsdale - 2nd Forms; 1st Sparring
V. Cantorna - 1st Sparring
M. Davis – 4th Weapons; 3rd Forms; 3rd Sparring
A. Fleming – 3rd Weapons; 1st Sparring
K. Hinton – 3rd Weapons
A. Martinez – 4th Forms, 3rd Sparring
T. Parker – 3rd Sparring
N. Potts – 1st weapons; 1st Forms; 3rd Sparring
D. Salmond – 4th Forms; 3rd Sparring
D. Smith - 3rd Forms; 3rd Sparring
R. Smith – 1st Weapons; 2nd Forms; 3rd Sparring
June 10, 2006
First Memorial Tournament, District Heights, Maryland
On Saturday, June 10, 2006, the Tae Kwon Do Ramblers participated in Master Terryl D.
Richardson's USHOFMAA-sanctioned First Memorial Tournament at the District Heights
Municipal Center, District Heights, Maryland. USHOFMAA's Dr. Clifford Thomas and Dr. Joe
Parrish officiated at the event, in which fifteen Ramblers of all ages participated in
weapons, forms, and sparring, winning at least 30 trophies among them. The Ramblers' Ms.
Cheryl Evans-Hinton and Mr. Charles Wisher volunteered to work as scorekeepers for ring
judges and were kept busy throughout the day. Not to be outdone, a large group of
Ramblers' parents, friends, and other students represented the organization, supporting
both the school's participants and the tournament by providing a lively and exhuberantly
cheering audience, particularly when they heard a loud Rambler introduction
emanating from one of the six rings.
Ramblers’ Children's and Adult Division Winners
CHILDREN
D. Brogsdale - 1st Weapons; 2nd Forms; 2nd Sparring
W. Brogsdale - 1st Forms; 1st Sparring
A. Clement – 4th Sparring; 4th Forms
M. Clement – 2nd Sparring; 4th Forms
A. Fleming – 1st Sparring; 4th Forms
K. Hinton – 1st Sparring; 1st Forms; 1st Weapons
E. Kissomahop – 4th Sparring; 4th Forms
A. Martinez – 1st Sparring; 3rd Forms
I. Martinez – 3rd Sparring; 2nd Forms; 2nd Weapons
N. Potts – 3rd Sparring; 3rd Forms
D. Smith – 2nd Sparring; 2nd Forms
R. Smith – 1st Sparring; 2nd Forms; 1st Weapons
F. Walton – 3rd Sparring; 3rd Forms
ADULT
G. Clement – 2nd Weapons
March 5, 2005
Intramural Open Tournament, Bladensburg, Maryland
The Tae Kwon Do Ramblers and the Power Punchers held an intramural open tournament
on March 5, 2005, at the Bladensburg Community Center in Bladensburg, Maryland. Planned
and coordinated by Dr. Clifford L. Thomas and Senior Master Wayne Thomas, this standing-
room-only event will be remembered for some time by its 150 registered competitors and
numerous avid spectators. The intramural was seminal to the organized tournament
circuit concept recently developed by the United States Head Of Family Martial Arts
Association and announced by Drs. Joe Parrish and Clifford Thomas, president and
executive vice president, respectively, at the event.
Teams from Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and New Jersey were represented at
the intramural. Breaking, weapons, forms, and fighting competitions generated so much
enthusiasm that the eagerly-anticipated Thunderdome (a team-fighting/weapon competition
originated by Dr. Thomas) and the grand championship bouts had to be cancelled to allow
sufficient time for the large number of competitors to participate in the other events.
Competitors were encouraged to practice good sportsmanship throughout and were rewarded by the
spirited support of the spectators who celebrated participants no matter where they
placed in a given competition.
A two-and-a-half-hour marathon of tremendous breaking was only the start of the
activities. Master Foday Sando impressed the crowd by his skillful breaking of both
boards and cinder blocks, and the team from Camden, New Jersey, particularly showed
great skill in this event. Youth and adults next competed in weapons, forms, and
fighting. These competitions were marked by outstanding performances from a number of
competitors from various schools, including Ms. Rose Queen of the Ramblers’ adult
team, whose showmanship brought down the house. Dr. Thomas’ “army”
of Ramblers led the field of contenders in the winning of trophies, but all the teams
were winners and no competitor left without a trophy representing his or her hard work
and enthusiastic participation.
