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November 1, 2009

JW Kids Classics, Oxon Hill, Maryland

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.

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. Seemangel – 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. Seemangel – 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. Seemangel – 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.