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Sensei Angela Sutton, Chad Eckermann, Case Eckermann, Carter Wunderlich and Bailey Wunderlich at their recent competition.
Professional and amateur martial artists from all over the world, came together this past weekend in Houston to experience the best in traditional and sport martial arts. The Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame (UMAHoF) sponsored instructors representing Kung-Fu, Karate, Bushikan Ninjutsu, Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, MMA, Police JuJitsu and others.
The three-day event culminated with a World Championship competition where competitors from as nearby as Chicago and as far away as New Zealand put their skills on the line to determine who is the best of the best. Coming off the heels of a successful showing at the Jr Olympics in July, the Shorinkan Warriors of Welcome Lutheran Church in Brenham had 5 athletes willing to test their abilities on the world stage. They brought back the hardware to prove their worth.
Sensei Angela Sutton
World Champion Black Belt Men’s and Women’s Kata
Silver Medalist Black Belt Women’s Traditional Kata
2nd place Grand Champion World Cup Runoff in Black Belt Men’s and Women’s Kata
Brenham, TX
Chad Eckermann
World Champion Under-Belt Men’s Kata
World Champion Under-Belt Men’s Traditional Weapons
New Ulm, TX
Case Eckermann
World Champion Under-Belt 10-11 Yr Old Kata
World Champion Under-Belt 10-11 Yr Old Weapons
New Ulm, Bellville Jr. High
Carter Wunderlich
World Champion Under-Belt 14 Yr Old Kata Carmine
Bailey Wunderlich
Silver Medalist UnderBelt 12-13 Yr Old Kata, Carmine
The Sports Ministry Program of Welcome Lutheran Church offers FREE classes in Karate, Okinawan Weapons, and women’s self defense for both youth and adults. If you are interested in any of these programs, please text Angela Sutton at (417) 288-8319.
