Tournament Results 2005 and earlier

 

 

WEKAF Regionals

November 5th, 2005- Team IMAF competed this weekend at the WEKAF regionals full contact stickfighting tournament held in Jersey City. This was a large tournament as the world Championships are being held in Disney world July 2006 instead of in the Philippines. All the divisions were packed and the fighters were some of the best seen in the past few years. Chris Praml, Ken Gruber both won gold with 2 fights each. Ken started off the day against some seasoned fighters and in his "Refuse to Lose" fashion he hammered out two victories! Ken is the current National Champion in his division! Chris Praml demonstrated incredible technical ability, impressive power and unyielding conditioning to bring home the gold in a VERY tough division. Chris also went on to take a 3rd place in Sayaw (Forms).

Solomon Wheeler took second with a hard fought fight against a seasoned and dominating opponent and has to be crowned as IMAF's most improved fighter. Tung Cheng also took second with two tough fights going into overtime in another tough, competitive division. . Congratulations Team IMAF for an outstanding job! Thanks to the IMAF students and parents that came down to support the team and help coach.

Also congratulations to Master Dongs PIMA for the usual incredible fights and for hosting a great tournament......

Team IMAF/Fernando Cabeca competes at the NAGA Oct 23rd, 2005. - James Goldman, Joey Dellosso, Julian Ritholtz, Harry Hunckin, Chris Martinez and John Lodato all competed at the NAGA submission grappling tournament this weekend in Hoboken. All students did a great job showing excellent skill and sportsmanship. The results are as follows:

• James Goldman (2 fights) took home the gold winning first place in the Children's beginner 50-60 lbs division. James won his second fight by 24 - 9

• Joey Dellosso (most Improved) (2 fights) took Sliver (second place) in the children's beginner 60 -70 lbs division.

• Julian Ritholtz (First tournament - 2 fights) took Sliver (second place) in the children's beginner 100 -114 lbs division.

• Harry Huncken (1 fight) Men's heavyweight Gi - fought a close match that went into OT lost by an by an advantage.

• Chris Martinez (2 fights) Men's Middleweight no gi - won first fight, lost his second in a VERY close decision in OT

• John Lodato  (Best attitude) (1 fight) Teens novice Gi - first tournament - great effort

Congratulations to all IMAF competitors as everyone is a winner for competing. Thanks to all those that came to support the team in what turned out to be a VERY late tournament.  Special thanks to Simo Debbie, Simo Amy, Anthony, Harry and Chris for coaching. Pictures will follow in a few days.

 

"TEAM Fernando Cabeca" was ranked "First Place" in all Gi Divisions in the recent NAGA Battle of the Beach.. This prestigious spot usually went to "Team Renzo" Gracie. Congratulations to Fernando for continued outstanding technical instruction. See the NAGA web site for the results.

Team IMAF/Fernando Cabeca Competes at NAGA August 7th. - James Goldman, Joey Dellosso, Harry Huncken Jr. and Randy Toth all competed for the first time in Submission Grappling -No Gi/BJJ -Gi. this weekend at Wildwood NJ. James and Joey are part of the children's IMAF BJJ competition team and have been training for two months for this tournament. All fighters did a great job and got their first tournament out of the way. They all have a lot to look forward to. Congratulations to James Goldman who won a third place with a great comeback. After being down in points, James broke guard, and was able to get top mount and hold it to take the victory. Great job to all fighters!

Also congratulations to IMAFWest (Dave Ferreira's school) who had some very impressive fighters!

Great Support from family members	Joey and James warming up before the fights	Sifu Don with Joey & James
James pulls guard in his first fight	James in top mount in his second fight	James (left) getting the win - great job!
Joey (right) starting his first fight	Joey attempting to pass guard - his second fight	James receiving his 3 place medal
	Joey and James showing off their medals	Harry (left) attempting a take down

PIMA Full Contact Stickfighting/kickboxing Invitational Tournament May 1st, Jersey City - Team IMAF did a great job at Master Dongs Invitational tournament earning two first places and a third place. The results are as follows:

• Rachael Alaparo - First place Kickboxing

• Earl Alaparo - First place Jr. Heavyweight stickfighting

• Tung cheng - 3rd place Mens lightweight stickfighting

• Mark Aranjuez - Honorable mention - lost a split decision (a great action packed fight)

FYI - Regionals are in NJ hosted by Master Dong and the Worlds will be in Disney World Fla! - Nationals are in Wisconsin

Pictures clockwise - Earl on his way to his first win!; Mark and Earl with first place; Team IMAF with Earls and Rachael's first place; Mark in action; Tung on his way to a third place win; Rachael kickboxing her way to first place; Rachael and  Amy (IMAF's head children's instructor and Rachael's coach)., Team IMAF with Master "Dong".

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bakbakan Full Contact Stickfighting/NAGA Submission Grappling Tournament March 12th, 2005 - Team IMAF competed in two tournaments this past Saturday involving two different martial arts.

First was the Bakbakan Full Contact Stickfighting tournament. IMAF students Tung Cheng competed in knife fighting, double stick and single stick earning a third place in double stick and a second place in single stick. Mark Aranjuez took a second in the men's heavyweight division, with two tough fights. Outstanding effort by both fighters.

Next was the NAGA Submission Grappling Tournament. Pete Turco fought in the Gi division and while not placing for a medal, continued to earn valuable experience. Great job Pete.

Special mention goes to the family members and friends that came down to support the team and to Chris Praml and Ken Borowiec who spent the entire day coaching fighters in BOTH tournaments. IMAF is fortunate to have these dedicated and talented students.

Great job TEAM IMAF!

 

Grapplers Quest - Elizabeth NJ Feb 26th 2005 - Chris Praml, Tung Chung and Pete Turco competed in the Grapplers Quest Submission Grappling/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament. All three did a great job and trained hard. While they didn't come away with medals this time, what they came away with was much more valuable - EXPERIENCE. Great Job "Team IMAF". Thanks to those that came down to support the team -  Chris's and Pete's parents ; James, Pete and Francis from Master "Dong's" school' and Dan, Andy and George from IMAF!  -  Bakbakan Full contact tournament in two weeks!

 

PIMA Invitational Jersey City, Nov 27th 2004 - Congratulations to Tung, Chris and Solomon for a great job in what is the premier stickfighting event of the year.  Many of the top fighters come out for this tournament and this year was no exception. Chris Praml lost a tough and close match against Pete Potenciano (who won the division with a great performance). Chris went on to win his second match for second place. Tung also had two great fights and took second place in the men's lightweight division. Solomon Wheeler, in his first tournament, fought a close fight and took second place in the men's heavyweight division.

Thanks also to Rachael, Earl and their dad for coming out and supporting the team and to Master "Dong" for another great tournament!

Chris and Pete squaring off - "Big" John as center ref!.

 

IMAF fighters

Team IMAF

 

September 25th, 2004 - Bakbakan Full Contact stickfighting - Great job by senior IMAF Fighting system students Chris Praml, George Horobetz, Tung Cheng and "Big" John Ravano for some excellent fights. Results are as follows:

• George - Second place men's heavy weight

• Chris - Third Place - men's heavy weight

• Tung - Third Place - Men's middle weight- single stick

• Tung - Second Place - knife fighting

• Tung - second place - grappling

• John - 4th place men's heavy weight

A special note and congratulations goes to Gary Gabison of Master Dong's PIMA who fought reduced gear and totally dominated the division dropping one opponent with a kidney shot.

Also, a special note to Tung who competed in different three events (Stick, knife and grappling).

It is important to keep in mind that while everyone strives to win at tournaments, there are really no winners or losers. Everyone walks away with the experience and the benefits of those experiences. EVERYONE comes away a better martial artist for their efforts, which it the ultimate prize! - Sifu

 

April 17th- Bakbakan Full Contact Stickfighting- Congratulations to Chris Praml and John Ravano for taking first and second place in the heavyweight division. More info and pics to come!

TEAM "IMAF West" for a great showing at the RGDA BJJ Gi tournament with numerous first, second and third places. Great job!

March 6th&7th 2004 - Boulder Colorado - TEAM  "IMAF Fighting Systems"  takes GOLD at the WEKAF  NATIONAL'S !

IMAF competitors Chris Praml, Ken Gruber and Tung Cheng made their bid this weekend for a berth on the US National Team at the WEKAF National Championship held in Colorado. This was a spectacular event with hundreds of competitors from around the country. IMAF competitor Ken Gruber brought home the Gold in the Men's welter weight seniors division with a convincing fight and won a berth on the US Team. Chris Praml and Tung Cheng fought close matches and lost split decisions. Chris took a draw in his first fight after losing his stick in the last round, indicating he beat his opponent except for the point deduction for losing the stick. The overtime round was lost in a split decision. This was a great effort by all IMAF competitors.