R.S.K.A. NEWS
February 2010
Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge results. 2/20/10. Congratulations to Cole on a great performance at his first tournament in a tough Beginner's division. Congrats to Marc Jr. on another grand championship.
Cole Ciemniecki (6yrs. and under) 2nd Place Beginner's Kata
Alex Ross (9-11yrs) 1st Place Advanced Weapons
1st Place Advanced Kata
2nd Place Advanced Fighting
Nick Ross (9-11yrs) 2nd Place Advanced Weapons
2nd Place Advanced Kata
3rd Place Advanced Fighting
Marc Unger Jr. (12-14yrs.) 1st Place Advanced Weapons
1st Place Advanced Kata
3rd Place Advanced Fighting
Youth Under Black Belt Grand Champion
Marc Unger Sr. (35yrs. +) 1st Place Black Belt Kata
1st Place Black Belt Weapons
18 and Over Adult Grand Champion Black Belt Kata
18 and Over Adult Grand Champion Black Belt Weapons
The 2010 tournament season is upon us. Due to the severe weather this month we only had 2 competitors at the WOMAA Winter Games in Delaware, results as follows:
Nick Ross 1st place Advanced Kata
2nd place Advanced Weapons
Alex Ross 1st place Advanced Weapons
2nd place Advanced Kata
December 09'
We are done competing until 2010. 09' was a fantastic year competition wise at the Academy and we're confident 2010 will be even better.
We had 15 attend the 2.5 mile run on Saturday, Dec. 12th despite the frigid temperatures. Great job everyone. We're expecting an even larger turnout for the run on Dec. 19th!!
November 09'
WOMAA Fall Games Tournament Results
Nick Malleck 1st place Intermediate Weapons
2nd place Intermediate Kata
Chris Senior 3rd place Creative Kata black Belt
4th place Traditional Black Belt Kata
4th place Traditional Black Belt Weapons
Marc Unger Jr. 1st place Advanced Kata
1st place Advanced Weapons
Nick Ross 3rd place Advanced Weapons
3rd place Advanced Kata
3rd place Advanced Fighting
Alex Ross 2nd place Advanced Kata
4th place Advanced Weapons
Gossen Yang 3rd place Advanced Kata
2nd place Advanced Weapons
Glay Yang 3rd place Beginners Kata
Marc Unger Sr. 1st place Masters Black Belt Kata
1st place Masters Black Belt Weapons
October 09'
Central PA Warrior Challenge Karate Tournament Results: 10/24/09
Charlie Roos 3rd place Intermediate Kata
3rd place Intermediate Fighting
Peter Roos 3rd place Interemediate Fighting
Marc Unger Jr. 1st place Advanced Kata
1st place Advanced Weapons
2nd place Advanced Fighting
Marc Unger Sr. 2nd place Masters Black Belt Weapons
3rd place Masters Black Belt Kata
Karate for the Cure Karate Tournament Results: 10/10/09 Congrats competitors everyone's division had minimum of 13 individuals-job well done!!
Ryan Mittelstadt 3rd place Intermediate Kata
Kyle Mittelstadt 2nd place Intermediate Kata
3rd place Intermediate Fighting
Marc Unger, Sr. 4th Place Masters Black Belt Kata
CAMP CURTIN OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 10/3/09 Congrats everyone!!!!
Marc Unger, Jr. 1st place Advanced Fighting
1st place Advanced Kata
1st place Advanced Weapons
Grand Champion Jr. Advanced Kata
Grand Champion Jr. Advanced Weapons
Nick Mallek 1st place Teens Intermediate Kata
1st place Teens Intermediate Weapons
Grand Champion Intermediate Weapons
Grand Champion Intermediate Kata
Chris Senior 1st place 18 and under Black Belt Kata
1st place 18 and under Black Belt Weapons
Kevin Nyce 1st place Intermediate Kata
2nd place Intermediate Fighting
William Qi 1st place 6 and under Beginners Kata
Haig Pogharian Runner Up 6 and under Beginners Kata
Roffi Pogharian 2nd place 6-8 yr. old Beginnners Kata
Daron Pogharian 2nd place 10-12 yr. olds Beginners Kata
Marc Unger, Sr. 1st place Adult Black Belt Weapons
3rd place Adult Black Belt Kata
September 09'
!!Next tournament October 3rd in Harrisburg!!
The Breath of Nature Tournament was held on Sept. 5th in Harrisburg.
The Academy had 7 competitors, here are the results:
William Qi Runner Up Kids Beginners Kata
Glay Yang 2nd place Beginner's Kata
Josie Colantuno 4th place Beginner's Kata
Gossen Yang 3rd place Advanced Fighting
Marc Unger, Jr. 2nd place Advanced Fighting
4th place Advanced Weapons
4th place Advanced Kata
Chris Senior 3rd place Black Belt Weapons
4th place Black Belt Kata
Marc Unger, Sr. 1st place Black Belt Kata
2nd place Black Belt Weapons
July 09'
W.O.M.A.A. tournament results from 7/18/09. This marked the Academy's best showing yet at any tournament. Great job to ALL competitors!! Results as follows:
Glay Yang 1st place Beginner's Forms
Gossen Yang 1st place 10 and under Advanced Forms
1st place 10 and under Advanced Weapons
1st place 10 and under Advanced Fighting
Marc Unger, Jr. 1st place 12-14 Advanced Forms
1st place 12-14 Advanced Weapons
Forms Grand Champion-nice job Marc Jr.!
Chris Senior 1st place 15-17 Black Belt Forms
2nd place 15-17 Black Belt Weapons
Mr. Unger 1st place Black Belt Traditional Kata
1st place Black Belt Traditional Weapons
David Good Lionville Memorial 5k run.
We had a total of almost 20 students and family members attend this event. All had a great time while improving fitness levels. Thanks to all who came out to run.
"Battle of Harrisburg" tournament results.
On July 4th Mr. Unger and 3 of his students competed in Harrisburg. Here are the results:
Marc Unger Jr.: 2nd place Advanced Weapons
3rd place Advanced Fighting
4th place Advanced open hand Kata
Chris Senior: 2nd place Black Belt Fighting
Austin Dugan: 1st place Jr. Black Belt Weapons
3rd place Jr. black Belt Fighting
Mr. Unger: 2nd place Black Belt open hand Kata
Congrats competitors. Job well done in some very challenging divisions. We are looking forward to competing again in Harrisburg in September!!
June 09'
RSKA had 7 attendees at the "Iron Tour Cycling for Open Space" event on Sunday the 13th. A great time was had by all!
Upcoming events. Including Karate Tournaments, running, trail running, and cycling events that the Academy will participate in.
Sunday, June 14th: French Creek Iron Tour. Bicycling event 10 up to 100 mile ride.
Saturday, July 4th: "Battle of Harrisburg" Harrisburg, PA outdoor event
Saturday, July 18th "WOMAA Summer Games" Bridgeville, Delaware
Sunday, July 26th: Marsh Creek Raptor Run 5 or 10 mile trail run.
Saturday, September 5th "Breath of Nature" Harrisburg, PA outdoor event
Saturday, October 10th: GMA's Hamburg Open, Hamburg PA
April 09'
RSKA had 3 students compete in the WOMAA Spring Games in Delaware on 4/25/09. Congrats on a job well done, results as follows:
Chris Senior 1st Black Belt Forms
1st Black Belt Weapons
Nick Mallek 1st Intermediate Forms
2nd Intermediate Weapons
2nd Intermediate Fighting
Marc Unger 1st Advanced Forms
1st Advanced Weapons
The Academy will put on karate demonstrations at Beaver Creek Elementary school's anual fair on Friday, April 24th.
April 25th brings us WOMAA's 2nd tournament of the year!
March 09'
This month the RSKA will have it's first 4 students testing for Black Belts. They have all trained a minimum of 4 years in Tang Soo Do.
2/28/09 Mr. Unger was inducted into the USA MARTIAL ARTS HALL OF FAME.
He was named the Multi-Discipline Martial Artist of the Year. It was a great honor and a wonderful ceremony in New York City with some of Amerca's greatest martial artists in attendance.
1/25/09 Tournament Results: Great job competitors!
Chris Senior 1st Advanced Forms
2nd Advanced Weapons
2nd Advanced Fighting
Nick Mallek 2nd Intermediate Forms
3rd Intermediate Weapons
Marc Unger 1st Advanced Forms
2nd Advanced Weapons
Mr. Unger 1st Black Belt Forms
1/24/09
Mr. Unger received his official Regional Judge/Referee certification from the World of Martial Arts Athletes organization.
08' has been a great year. We're going to work even harder in 09'. Happy New Year!
Three RSKA students win end of the year awards for the WOMAA series.
First tournament of the year on 1/24//09 in Bridgeville, Delaware.
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RSKA had 5 students compete at the WOMAA Fall games in Delaware on 11/8/07. Here are the results. Great job competitors!!!!
Liam B. 3rd Weapons
1st Fighting
3rd Forms
Sean P. 1st Breaking
2nd Fighting
4th weapons
Tyler D. 2nd fighting
3rd Forms
4th weapons
Chris S. 1st Fighting
1st Weapons
2nd Forms
Marc U. 2nd weapons
3rd Forms
NEW CLASSES start the week of Nov. 10th. We will now have "tweens" classes available, in addition to all of our current offerings.
Last Karate tournament of the year is approaching. Nov. 8th, Bridgeville Delaware WOMAA tournament.
October 26th:
Tai Chi Workshop.
We had a great turnout for the Tai chi workshop today. Thanks to all who came out and participated.
October touraments results October 18 + 19.
TOKI tournament, Saturday the 18th
Nick M. 4th Weapons
2nd Forms
Chris S. 3rd Weapons
Austin D. 1st Forms
2nd Weapons
3rd Fighting
TSD tournament, Sunday the 19th
Ryan F. 1st Forms
Ryan S. 2nd Forms
Charlie R. 1st Forms
Adam M. 2nd Forms
Michael D. 2nd Weapons
3rd Forms
Sean P. 2nd Weapons
3rd Fighting
Chris S. 2nd Forms
3rd Weapons
Brian O. 1st Forms
Matthew O. 2nd Forms
Austin D. 1st Weapons
3rd Forms
Alex G. 2nd Fighting
Josh G. 2nd Weapons
2nd Forms
Marc U. 1st Weapons
1st Forms
Congratulations competitors. Job well done!
The RSKA had an awesome showing in two tournaments this weekend. Results coming soon.
October:
RSKA will have a strong turnout at 2 upcoming tournaments. Results will be posted on the 19th. Good luck to all competitors.
September 23rd:
2 upcoming karate tournaments announced. Both are in West Chester. The first is on Saturday, October 18th. The other on Sunday, October 19th. The Academy will likely have several competitors at each tournament.
September 16th:
Upcoming TAI CHI seminar announced. On Sunday, October 26th we will have Rich McKenzie, who has over 30 years Tai Chi experience, host a workshop at our Academy. Time is 10-11am.
August 30th WOMAA KARATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS:
Hannah Linke:1st place beginners forms. 1st place beginners fighting.
Austin Brinser:3rd place beginners weapons.
Sean Pearson:3rd place Advanced sparring. 2nd place “BREAKING” competition.
Liam Brinser:1st place fighting. 3rd place Advanced weapons.
Chris Senior:2nd place “Team Weapons” forms. 2nd place Advanced weapons. 3rd place Advanced forms.
Marc Unger Jr.:1st place Advanced Forms. 2nd place “Team Weapons” forms. 2nd place Advanced Sparring.
Marc Unger Sr.:1st place Black Belt Forms. 2nd place BB weapons. 2nd place BB fighting.
Congrats to all, job well done!
August:
RSKA will have a team of at least 6 attending the upcoming tournament in Delaware on Aug. 30th-good luck to all competitors.
July:
Upcoming tournaments announced:
August 2nd/3rd: Battle at the Beach BJJ tourney Wildwood NJ.
August 16th: PABJJF BJJ tourney, Scranton PA.June23rd.
August 30th: WOMAA karate tournament, Bridgeville Delaware.
June 17th:
Big Will T. will compete at Grappler's Quest in New Jersey on June 29th-good luck!
June 1st:
Marc Unger attended an RGDA "Brazillian Jiu Jitsu" Academy Head Instructor meeting in Lebanon, NJ. Representatives were present from around the world and some great information was shared to make our BJJ program all the better. Several instructors were promoted by Royler Gracie to the coveted Black Belt in BJJ.
Royler Gracie, Marc jr., Rosendo Diaz
May 31st:
Marc Unger Sr. and Jr. attended a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar with Royler Gracie at Impact MMA in East Greenville. We picked up some great new techniques.
May 17th:
Karate Demo at BC Elementary School huge success. We had 20 students participate in a demonstration at a Downingtown school fair on Saturday the 17th. We had a mix of Little Ninjas, Beginners, Interemediate and Advanced students. All did a fantastic job-way to go!
May 10th:
WOMAA Spring Games Karate Tournament, Delaware. Congratulations to all 7 competitors who made the treck into South Delaware and had the bravery to put it on the line and compete. The Academy made a very good showing at our first visit to the WOMAA tournmanent series. Awards were given to top 4 place finishers:
Post competition with sword trophies!
Sean Pearson: 4th Place Advanced Sparring
Marc Unger: 4th Place Advanced Weapons
Tyler David: 4th Place Intermediate Weapons
3rd Place Intermediate Sparring
Logan Reno: 2nd Place Beginners Forms
2nd Place Beginners Sparring
Austin Dugan: 3rd Place Advanced Weapons
2nd Place Advanced Forms
1st Place Advanced Sparring
Mr. Unger: 2nd Place Black Belt Traditional Kata
2nd Place Black Belt Traditional Weapons
May 3rd:
Will T., Matt S., and Marc U. all won a match in their respective divisions at the "Red Rose Rumble" RGDA PA Jiu Jitsu tournament in Lancaster. The divisions were tough and all made a good showing, congrats to Big Will on his first tournament match win.
MAY EVENTS:
May 3rd: Red Rose Rumble, RGDA PA Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Championships
May 10th: Four Seasons Karate Tournament, Bridgeville Delaware
May 17th: Beaver Creek Elementary School Karate Demonstration 4pm
April, 2008
April 26th:
We had 19 participants in all attend the 5k charity race. Thanks to all who came out to support a great cause. Unfortunately we couldn't all meet up for a group shot, however we did capture a couple. Here's a handful of us post-race. Most of us exceeded our goals during the race! See the photo gallery for more. Race results can be found here: http://www.mommyslight.org/mllo/e107_images/custom/5KRESLT.TXT
April 16th:
We're expecting to have at least 15 participants in the Mommy's Light 5K charity race coming up on April 26th-thanks for all the support for this great cause!
April 15th:
Our Dojo doors have been open 6 months now! We've exprienced a tremendous amount of growth since our inception. Thanks to all of our loyal patrons!
The Academy logo has won the "American Corporate Identity Award".
Thanks to my graphic artist and good family friend, Vicki Maloney. The logo will be published in a book in November, 08'.
March, 2008
March 26th:
Upcoming events announced which RSKA will participate in:
April 5th, NAGA Submission Grappling Tournament N.J.
April 26th, 5K Charity Race
May 3rd, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu RGDA-PA Interschool tournament, Lancaster PA
May 10th, Karate Tournament, Delaware
March 10th:
Congrats to Matt Sugalski and Will Turner for participating in their first BJJ tournament. Matt placed 2nd in his division of competitors, congrats!
March 5th:
Upcoming Karate tournament announced: Mid-Atlantic Spring Martial Arts Games. Rising Sun Karate Academy to participate, competition in Delaware May 10th.
March 1st:
Upcoming Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament March 8, Scranton.
2 students competing under our new BJJ banner, Team RGDA.
February, 2008
Feb. 13th
Affilliation with RGDA Jiu Jitsu team official. Classes beginning soon!
Brazillian Jiu Jitsu program in the works. Check out our new link for BJJ on the side bar. More info. will be provided soon.
January, 2008
Jan. 19th:
New Fitness Equipment added in the weight room including a two station gym and an Eliptical.
Jan. 18th:
Freinds Raffle: Congratulations to Nick P. who won the Japanese Wakizashi. Also congrats to our other winners : Alex H.(Private Lesson), Brandon M.(Hooded Sweatshirt), Alex G., Matthew R., Josh G. (Long SLeeve T-shirts).
Jan. 10th:
RSKA is officially a sponsor of the Lionville YMCA swim team. December, 2007
Dec. 9th:
Delaware County Children's Martial Arts Championships.
10 RSKA students competed. Each competitor earned a medal and 3 brought home trophies. Congratulations to all competitors!!
November, 2007
Upcoming tournament announced. RSKA will have a tournament team of at least 10 students attending competition in December. OPEN tournament practices announced.
Nov. 20th:
Saturday morning classes announced. Starting on Saturday, December 1st we will offer Saturday morning classes. See our Schedule for more details. October, 2007
Oct. 7th:
Eight Rising Sun students competed in a Karate tournament on Sunday. Each competitor earned a trophy for finishing in the top three in his/her respective divisions. 13 trophies were won in total of which 4 were for 1st place honors. Congratulations to all competitors, you earned it.
Oct. 12th: Open house a huge success. Thanks to all who attended our open house Friday night. Over 150 persons visited throughout the night. It was an honor having so many show up to see the new Academy.
Oct. 15th:
Grand opening, classes began, great turnout! Thanks for all the support.