Tournament Results 2006

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2008 Tournament

Schedule

  • WEKAF Regionals in Feb

  • NAGA AprilPIMA Invitational May 18th - Jersey City

  • Cacoy World Championship June 11th
    Taft High School Woodland Hills Ca

  • WEKAF World Championships July Cebu

     

 

Tournament Results (2005 and prior) Click here

Tournament Results 2007

NAGA Submission Grappling Tournament Jersey City November 17 - 18th, 2007

Congratulations to Team IMAF an excellent performance this weekend.

 

 

 

Thanks also to John Lodato (and his grandfather Al) as well as Tung Cheng for taking the time out to coach and support the team. I am proud of their commitment to the team!

I'd also like to thank Andre "Gigueto" Soares for his excellent instruction in our BJJ program and to congratulate him on his first place win in the no gi division

WEKAF Regionals, Jersey City October 21, 2007- Congratulations to Team IMAF for a very competitive performance at the WEKAF regionals which were run by grand Master "Dong" Cuesta.

Many IMAF fighters were competing in advanced divisions for the first time against well seasoned fighters and turned in outstanding performances. Most fighters qualified for the WEKAF National tournament to be held in Ca. next February. We have been developing this team for over a year now with an eye toward this current tournament series and our fighters rose to the occasion. Anchored by seasoned fighters Ken Gruber, Tung Cheng and Team Captian Chris Praml Team IMAf has turned out to be a very competitive team.

Special note to Tung Cheng for a spectacular fight with James B. from GM Dong's school in a 3 round reduced gear match.

Thanks to Abe, Harry, Nicole and Ginny and to the parents and family's that came to support the team.

Also congratulations to all of GM Dongs fighters for their usual dominating performance.

Results (Partial)

 

Team IMAF Simu Debbie and Nicole

James Goldman

 

 

 

 

 

GM Dong Cuesta with his instructors from the Grace Church era ( early 90's late 80's!)

 

NAGA Battle at the Beach May 4th 2007- Congratulations to Mindy Raisor for taking 2nd place in the women's middle weight division. Mindy won her first fight by submission, won her second fight by points, and lost in the finals by points.. A great performance, as usual!

 

PIMA Invitational - May 6th 2007 -Jersey City - Congratulations again to Team IMAF, the largest team we have fielded yet. With 12 adult fighters and 5 children fighting in a number of events IMAF brought home some heavy metal.

Just a note of congratulations to all the teams that showed up to fight. California, Denver and Md came with a lot of talent. This was a great opportunity for all the fighters to see what the current state of talent is out there. Also congratulations to Sonny Mayo's school and to PIMA for great kids matches (no gi grappling, kickboxing and stick fighting). These were hard fought matches with a lot of skill. Also thanks to Master Dong for a great seminar Saturday and another great tournament Sunday.

Lastly, Team IMAF put in a good amount of training time and it showed. Every fighter has shown  improvement in every tournament. Guro Chris, IMAF Team Captian, has done a great job with the training and developing training tapes for the fighters to watch.

IMAF results are as follows: ( I am missing some results so someone please send me the finals)

Adults

Team Fights - IMAF fielded two teams of 3 competitors each . Great job everyone!

Children

Team IMAF - adults

Doce Pares Instructors (old guard) & Master Dong

Children's Team IMAF with Parents

Children's Team IMAF

 

NAGA April 21st 2007 - Congratulations to Team IMAF in what was a VERY LONG day at NAGA.. Mindy , Chris, Harry and Anthony C. all turned in some great performances. This was an especially difficult tournament as it ran so late it has a negative impact on the fighters. They all showed determination for being there hand hanging till the end!

I want to thank all the family, students etc.that came down to watch and support the team in this long day. We didn't finish up until 12PM in what is becoming typical NAGA fashion.

 

PIMA April 14th 2007 - Congratulations to Team IMAF for another great performance at Master Dong's PIMA Invitational Full contact stickfighting tournament. The hard work in training paid off.and will prepare the team for the upcoming regional and national tournaments for a spot on the National Team to fight in Cebu. Special thanks to Anthony Gerber and Chris Praml,  both did most of the center ref duties,  to Amy for judging the entire day and to the family and friends who came out to support the team!

Results:

 

Big Chris landing a hand shot

Team IMAF with Master Dong

Juan after his win

Dan taking a tough fight

Chris with the gold after a tough fight

Victor after another victory

Adrian landing a shoulder shot

Anthony gets the win

Oliver and Adrian fighting for gold in double stick

 

Grapplers Quest - William Paterson University - February 17th 2007 - Team IMAF put on an impressive showing displaying the results of their hard training. We are missing some pictures of competitors so if anyone has some please let me know. - Congratulations IMAF for a great effort.

Mindy setting up her opponent

Mindy - choke to arm bar set up

Mindy medal award

Ethan trying for a takedown

Harry trying to secure his flying arm bar attempt

Abe in back mount

Abe securing a triangle

Abe battling his opponents excellent guard pass attempts

Abe after one of his wins

Joey going for the take down

Joey medal award

Kids team - a hard but fun day!

Children

Joey Dellosso - 2nd Place  Childrens advanced division. Joe was up 10 -0 and in the last minute got caught in a Kimura . Joe dominated the entire fight and displayed excellent skill in take downs guard defense sweeps etc..

Sam Bucca - Same also competed in the Children's advanced division where he was up 12 -2 and in the last minute got caught in a choke while taking his opponent down again. Sam also displayed excellent movement especially take downs and dominated the fight!

Ethan Reisboard -  Ethan competed in the Children's beginner division as this was his first tournament. Ethan displayed incredible heart and a toughness that got him on to the team. While Ethan lost his match , he showed that as his skill increases he has what it takes to compete successfully.

Teens

John Lodato - John trained hard for this tournament and was expected to medal. His skill on the mat has been impressive and he has shown movement and submission ability at a level above his current rank. John couldn't compete as he broke his foot during a lite warm up with Sifu Don before the start of the matches. John is an important member of the competition team and we wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on the mat soon. Class will be VERY QUITE without John!!

Adults

Mindy Raisor - 3rd Place -Women's Middle weight (Class B) Division. Mindy, a 1 stripe White Belt competed in a division where all women of this weight class were combined, regardless of experience. Mindy put on an incredible performance winning 2 out of 3 fights, both by arm bar submission with text book set up's. He loss was on points to a more experience Blue Belt. Her hard training sessions paid off.

Harry Hunckin Jr.- Men's White Belt Heavy Weight Division. Harry started off with a bang and nearly nailed a flying Arm Bar on an opponent that outweighed him by almost 40 pounds. The fight settled with hism opponent getting side mount with Harry pulling half guard where the fight settled. The weight proved too much and Harry lost on points. I have to say I was VERY impressed at the flying arm bar attempt.

Chris Praml. - Men's Cruiser Weight Blue Belt. - Chris's second tournament as a blue belt ( this first he submitted 3 out of four opponents). His first fight was against a 4 stripe blue Belt. Chris showed excellent movement  and skill and out pointed his opponent but as it seem to go in this tournament, got caught in a submission. This fight showed Chris's ability to compete successfully in the Blue Belt Division.

Abe Zakhem - Mens Cruiser Weight White Belt - Abe had two fights and won both of them . His first fight was won quickly by triangle choke with a beautiful set up. His second fight was a tough fight but Abe was up on points and battled a late submission attempt to take the win. During that fight Abe hurt his hand and couldn't close it. The tournament doc suspected he dislocated it. While was willing to try to compete again we decided to call it a day. It was clear that he was a top competitor in that division and had an excellent chance of medaling.

 

Tournament Results 2006

PIMA Invitational Stickfighting Tournament - Team IMAF, one of the largest teams we have fielded turned in an incredible performance this weekend at Master Dong's PIMA Invitational Tournament in Jersey City. Events included the traditional 3 round tournament style event but included our 6 round "Pro Division".

Team Competitors and results were:

Adult

Childrens (both Allix and Julia decided to compete in the last week. Both students set an outstanding example during the competition and showed an outstanding competitive spirit.)

Special thanks to the family and friends who came down to support the team and Tanya Biscocho for taking the pics for the team all day, to John Lodato for time keeper duties all day and to Ken Gruber, who's assistance in coaching was invaluable. Ken as a National Champ brings a wealth of experience to the team.  Also thanks to Guro Chris for his help in training the team.

Congratulations to everyone on a great performance.

Allix and Julia with their dad

Team IMAF

Senior IMAF fighters after the 6 round "Pro fight"

Little Mike (left)

Steve Grossbard (right)

Tung - 6 round fight

Adrian after an impressive win with a tough opponent

Chris Praml single stick fight

Julia in her forms competition

Allix (left) kickboxing

Allix (right) stickfighting

Chris - 6 round fight

"Big Chris" in a tough division

Victor on his way to a tough win

Victor (right) - a long road to victory & 1st Place

Juan doing a great job judging all day after his fights

    

Grapplers Quest Clifton, NJ -  October 15th, 2006 - Chris Praml  and Abe Zakhem competed this weekend at the "Grapplers Quest" submission grappling tournament. Chris competed in the light heavyweight division while Abe competed in the Heavyweight division. Both divisions had 10 people each.

Chris, who recently tested for his Blue Belt under Fernando Sarmento, had four fights and won three by submission. Chris took third place. Abe, who has trained only about 4 months and is a white belt also had four fights. Abe won his first two with fast submissions (I couldn't get pictures of them). He lost his last two fights in close hard fought matches.

Congratulations to both fighters and to everyone who came down to support the fighters including Chris's parents and friends, Adrian, Mindy and Debbie.

 

Chris with a tight side control

Chris on top mount looking to set up an arm attack

Chris finishing with a triangle

Abe going for an arm attack

Abe setting up a choke from guard

Abe's version of the "twister"

Abe in his first of two wins by submission

Abe and Chris

Chris receiving his medal
 

Some of the group that came to support the fighters

  

NAGA Battle at the Beach - August 6th, 2006 - James Goldman and Sam Bucca, turned another incredible performance at the NAGA Championships this weekend in Wildwood , NJ - here are some results:

Congratulations to both students for a great job. It is important to note that they trained hard during the summer, taking time out from summer activities to compete. Thanks also goes to the parents who took the time to get them to practice and to the tournament and to Eric Goldman his help coaching at the tournament!

PIMA Invitational Full contact stickfighting tournament - June 3rd 2006. Team IMAF competed in the PIMA Invitational Stickfighting tournament in Jersey City. This is one of the premier tournaments and always attended by the best fighters in the area. Team IMAF did a great job with all team members taking first or second place medals. Congratulations to PIMA fighters as well as they always prove to be the fighters to beat!

  • Jesse- Heavyweight division- 2nd place single stick, 2nd place knife.

  • Juan- Seniors Heavyweight division- 2nd place single stick.

  • Tung- Lightweight division- 2nd place single stick, 2nd place double stick.

Pictures will be posted soon.

- IMAF's International Filipino Combat Championships (IFCC)- May 21st 2006 - TEAM IMAF scored big again at the IFCC held in conjunction with the "NJ Open" in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Full Contact Stickfighting.

Children BJJ

Rocco's toughest fight!

Adult BJJ

Adult Stickfighting (partial results - info will be updated)

IMAF held it's first 6 round Super fight which tested the fighters endurance to the limit. This was an exciting and action packed match where both fighters emerged as winners. Tung Cheng of IMAF fought in this match and while lost a close decision paved the way in this new event.

Knife fighting - Results will be posted

Special thanks to Master "Dong" Master, Danny Pallo,  Master Ralph Mitchell (for a great job as center Ref ), "Big " John for not only taking first place in the Heavy Weight division but helping run the tournament and to Pete Potenciano for judging and helping at the tournament.

PARENTS - Thank you for supporting the team and getting the kids there.

 

NAGA -  March 12th, 2006 - Team IMAF again turned an incredible performance at the NAGA Championships this weekend. - pictures will follow but here are some results.

Team IMAF - Nicolette and Sam (front row) Joey, Chase, Jackie and James.

James going for top mount in a tough close fight

Pics and more details will be coming.. Congratulations to all competitors and their families for the turnout! special thanks for Ken Gruber and Simo Debbie for their help in coaching. Additionally, we were paid a nice compliment which I wanted share with all the student s and parents. We were told by another coach, who we didn't know, that we had an exceptional group of children, very respectful and courteous and a standout as compared to some other groups. I am proud of our children and parents in the way they conducted themselves and represented IMAF! Character that competition and training builds is the greatest reward of all, not the medals!

 

"Battle at the Boardwalk" February 17 - 19, 2006 (tournament results and Living Legends award presented to Sifu Don

 Tournament Results: (See some pics below - more to come) Atlantic City Convention Center - IMAF students competed in Full contact stickfighting, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and San Shou kickboxing.  Note that it has been an IMAF trait to be able to compete in various fighting styles as our training is so broad. Competitors trained hard for many hours and their training shows through not only in their superior technique but in their superior attitude as well. IMAF's competition team included:

BJJ:

San Shou kickboxing:

Stickfighting::

I would like to also thank Big John, Pete and Joe,   for the incredible support they demonstrated by forgoing the National tournament and coming to AC to help out with this tournament. It is VERY safe to say that having their experience and knowledge there made this a success.

Additionally, thanks to all the family members and students that came down to support the team and help out with running the tournament.

Competition Team Moms

IMAF parents and some competitors before the tournament

Some of the Eskrima competitors after the competition.

Excellent pic of Daniel in action in San Shou "Cage" match scoring with his patented Muay Thai "jumping punch"

Tung (left) and Glenn in an exciting match

Solomon (right) and Gary in a hard fought match

Ken  (right) backing up his opponent

Harry - Hands raised by Jean Jacques

Kids competition Team and Chris Praml with Professor Jean Jacques Machado

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chris - Hands raised by Jean Jacques

IMAF's head instructor, Sifu Edwards, was presented a Living Legends "Certificate of Excellence" and Gold Ring for excellence in Martial Arts. Awards were presented to the "Tournament Directors" responsible for their specific styles/events. Master Edwards ran the Eskrima Full contact stickfighting event at the Battle at the Boardwalk. Directors also included Master Jean Jacques Machado among other noted martial artists. Presenters included Gary Lee, Bob Wall, Jim Harrrison, Jerry Fontanez, Tokey Hill, Joe Hess and Bill "Superfoot" Wallace.