Standing loop choke

Secure your attackers collar

Force down on the back of their neck

Loop your secured hand to set the choke

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Figure four kimura lock

Defend the baton swing.

Take your attacker to the ground, setup the figure four wrist lock, reverse to kimura position.

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For those who fail

For those who fail, get up and fail again and again will develop the toughness needed to succeed.

For those who fail and quit, they will never know the true taste of success.

Failure builds determination.

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Competition Breeds Resilience

Competition Breeds Resilience

Hours of preparation, hours of dedication not to mention your passion.

The high of this becomes the event,  the proving ground, the chance to show what you are made of.

Win or lose you live to repeat. That's resilience.

The Thrill of Competition

The Thrill of Competition

When you work hard and then get the opportunity to compete - the thrill of competition is something that drives you to always do your best.

Congratulations to these competitors from Marty Martin Karate, coached by Chris Johnson. Winner at the 31st Southern Open.

Coaching Influence

Coach Chris Johnson

Great coaches are true leaders, they bring out the best in their athletes.

Thunderbirds Karate Team

 31st Southern Open

Thunderbirds National Karate Team

Marty Martin Karate

Congratulations to the Thunderbirds who competed in the 31st Southern Open. Team members performed very well. For many of the team this was their first tournament. Congratulations to Coach Chris Johnson his coaching skills are evident in the results of this tournament.