Black Belt Awarded

Black Belt Awarded!
Central Michigan Student Awarded 1st Degree Black Belt

April 21, 2007 — The Tung Gin Association and Central Michigan Karate Club hosted the 2007 Spring Black Belt Testing Program in Farwell Michigan. The day was filled with martial arts excitement by hosting 51 student tests for ranks below black belt. The highlight of the day was the FINAL test for the Black Belt Candidate Mr. Chad Simon of Mt. Pleasant.

Being Awarded a Black Belt is a high honor in life that very few people will achieve due to the difficulty and dedication required. Being awarded a Black Belt in Karate is much like earning an Eagle Scout, Masters Degree or Specialist in ones professional field of expertise.

The pathway to becoming a Black Belt is also much more than just physical skill it encompasses the Mind, Body & Spirit. The process takes many years and after all the work has been completed the student MUST be recommended by their instructor & peers.

Certificate Text As Follows:
It is with great honor that the Tung Gin Association Awards Mr. Chad Simon the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt. He shall hereby be honored from this day forward and granted the privileges and responsibilities of this rank. This degree is presented for outstanding achievement in the martial arts and is recognized throughout the world. Be it known that this declaration of accomplishment is granted for excellence in physical skills, mental ability, loyalty and dedication to the art of Tang Soo Do. This individual has achieved the highest goals of the martial arts: Transcendence and Unity.

Given this 21st day of April 2007 and certified by the promotion board of the Tung Gin Association.

About Mr. Simon: he began the study of the martial arts at the Harrison Dance Center in the early 1990’s under the instruction of Douglas Resseguie. Since then he has distinguished himself in many ways and he is best described by the Samuri Maxim – “A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action.” He is a health care professional, military veteran, and martial arts instructor. His lifetime contributions to the people of Central Michigan and his local community are far more than just his effort spent working with the karate club.

About Central Michigan Karate:
Central Michigan Karate Club was founded in 1969 and has offered a pathway to quality martial arts for over 38 years. Training locations include: Mid Michigan Community College, Central Michigan University, Harrison Dance Center, Weidman Elementary, Mesick Schools and Grand Rapids Adaptive Martial Arts.
For more information contact:
Douglas Resseguie, 2nd Degree Black Belt, Ph: 734-771-5169 or DResseguie@gmail.com

For more information on Central Michigan Karate:
http://www.centralmichigankarate.org/

Western Michigan Karate Championship!

Western Michigan Karate Championship!
Finding your inner self during competition

March 24, 2007 — Eighteen members of the Central Michigan Karate club attended the Western Michigan Karate Championship held at the Holland Civic Center in beautiful downtown Holland Michigan. The largest event of the 2007 Karate season to date, it offered a diverse field of competitors from Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. Competitors learned from each other as a variety of different martial arts were displayed during this event. Learning from the “process of competition” is another way martial artists can improve their skills – under pressure you must learn to calm your mind and focus to succeed. Everyone gained valuable insights into other styles of martial arts and the day was a success for all that attended. A special thank you to Fabiano’s Karate & Fitness for Hosting the Event.
Tournament Results are as Follows:

From Harrison:
Douglas Resseguie – 1st Black Belt Fighting, 2nd Forms & 3rd Sr. Fighting.
Christine Anderson - 3rd Sr. Forms, 3rd Women’s Fighting & honorable mention in Green belt forms.
Jake Anderson - 4th 13/14 yr. Forms & honorable mention Fighting.
Alisha Anderson – honorable mention 10/11 yr. Forms & Fighting.
Savannah Detzler – 4th 10/11 yr. Fighting & honorable mention forms.

From Mt. Pleasant:
Chad Simon – 2nd Red Belt Forms & 4th Fighting.

From Weidman:
Angela Minier – 3rd Women’s Adv. Fighting & 4th Forms.
Denise Minier – 3rd 12/13 yr. Fighting & 4th Nov. Forms.
Andrea Bass – 1st Women’s Nov. Fighting & honorable mention Forms.
Hope Defoy – 4th 16/17 yr. Fighting & 4th Nov. Forms.
Danielle Defoy – honorable mention 12/13 yr. Fighting & Forms.
Gabby Bass – honorable mention 8/9 yr. Fighting & Forms.
Diane Benn – 2nd Sr. Forms.
Nikki Fitzhenry – 4th 14/15 yr. Nov. Forms.
Amy Fitzhenry – honorable mention 8/9 yr. Nov. Forms.
Mick Defoy – 4th White Belt Fighting & honorable mention forms.

From Mesick:
Amanda Coddington – 1st 16/17 yr. Fighting & 2nd White Belt Forms.
Shawn McKenney– honorable Mention Fighting & Forms.

About Central Michigan Karate:
Central Michigan Karate Club was founded in 1969 and has offered a pathway to the martial arts for over 37 years. Training locations include: Mid Michigan Community College, Central Michigan University, The Harrison Dance Center, Weidman Elementary, Mesick Schools and Grand Rapids Adaptive Martial Arts.

For more information contact:
Douglas Resseguie, 2nd Degree Black Belt, Ph: 734-771-5169 or DResseguie@gmail.com

For class details visit the Central Michigan Karate website:http://www.CentralMichiganKarate.org

34th Annual Grand Rapids Karate Tournament

34th Year of Karate Competition!
CMK Students Compete in Grand Rapids Historic Event

March 17, 2007 — Ten members of Central Michigan Karate attended the 34th Annual Karate Tournament held at the Kenowa Hills Middle School in Grand Rapids. The event has been running strong for 34 years and CMK is proud to have its students participate is such a well run event. Douglas Resseguie began attending the event in the mid 1980’s and refers to this event as one of the few remaining Annual Events that anchor Michigan’s Martial Art History. In the past “Golden Era of Karate” many events helped to shape and define the Michigan Karate Circuit, this event is one of the few still available with such a rich history. The next event will be in Holland, MI on Saturday March 24th at 10 AM in the Holland Civic Center – See You There!

Tournament Results are as Follows:
Douglas Resseguie (Harrison) – 1st Black Belt Fighting, 2nd Black Belt Forms & 3rd Black Belt Weapons.
Angela Minier (Weidman) – 3rd Women’s Advanced Fighting & 3rd Red Belt Forms.
Adam Gross ( CMU ) – 3rd Red Belt Fighting & 4th Red Belt Forms.
Christine Anderson (Harrison)- 3rd Green Belt Forms & 4th Women’s Advanced Fighting.
Jake Anderson (Harrison)- 1st 13/14 yr. Fighting & 1st 13/14 yr. Green belt forms.
Alisha Anderson (Harrison) – 2nd 10/11 yr. Green Belt forms & 3rd 10/11 yr. Fighting.
Sarah Bongard (CMU) – 3rd Women’s novice fighting & Honorable mention in forms.
Amanda Coddington (Mesick) – 2nd 16/17 yr. Fighting & 3rd White Belt Forms.
Garret Quiggin (Mesick) – Honorable mention 8/9 yr. Fighting andForms.
Kelly Case ( Grand Rapids ) – Special Thanks for your efforts as a Judge.

About Central Michigan Karate:
Central Michigan Karate Club was founded in 1969 and has offered a pathway to quality martial arts for over 37 years. Training locations include: Mid Michigan Community College, Central Michigan University, Harrison Dance Center, Weidman Elementary, Mesick Schools and Grand Rapids Adaptive Martial Arts.

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For more information, press only contact:
Douglas Resseguie, 2nd Degree Black Belt, Ph: 734-771-5169 or DResseguie@gmail.com

For more information on Central Michigan Karate:
http://www.CentralMichiganKarate.org

Results KI Region #1 Points Challenge

Results KI Region #1 Points Challenge
March 11, 2007 Auburn Hills KI

50 competitors from 7 different schools

Black Belt Forms Championship:
1. James Stuber (Munson KI) 28.63
2. Doug Resseguie (Shelby KI) 28.58
3. Keith Kowalske (Shelby KI) 28.55
4. David Krueger (Munson KI) 28.35


Black Belt Forms (Red):
1. Keith Kowalski (Shelby KI) 28.23
2. David Krueger (Munson KI) 28.07
3. Chuck Deslippe (Shelby KI) 27.65
4. Bryan Levy (Bloomfield Hills KI) 27.10

Black Belt Forms (Blue):
1. James Stuber (Munson KI) 26.07
2. Doug Resseguie (Shelby KI) 25.77
3. Josh Peters (Munson KI) 25.64
4. Chuck Burger (Shelby KI) 24.87

Advanced Forms:
1. Omar Valentine (Cleveland KI) 23.13
2. Angela Minier (CMU) 22.91
3. MaryAnn Cutlip (Auburn Hills KI) 22.89
4. Chris Bate (Bloomfield Hills KI) 22.83

Novice Forms:
1. Angela Zimmerman (Cleveland KI) 19.71
2. Nicholas Schnarr (Bloomfield Hills KI) 19.59
3. Gretchen Schnarr (Bloomfield Hills KI) 19.28
4. Joy Combs (Auburn Hills KI) 18.97

Tots (8 & Under) Forms:
1. Susan Magana (Auburn Hills KI) 22.95
2. Rohan Joshi (Auburn Hills KI) 21.61
3. Mateo Perry (Auburn Hills KI) 20.45
4. Nicolas Garcia (Auburn Hills KI) 20.06
5. Tanay Raje (Auburn Hills KI) 19.59


Mini Pee Wee (9-10 yrs) Forms:
1. Chloe Langlois Auburn Hills KI) 21.95
2. Samantha Wolff (Auburn Hills KI) 21.58
3. Jake Tuttle (Auburn Hills KI) 21.22
4. Valerie Levine (Bloomfield Hills KI) 21.13

Jr. / Pee Wee (11-15 yrs) Forms:
1. Samantha Davey (Shelby KI) 22.72
2. Nicholas Langlois (Auburn Hills KI) 22.10
3. Denise Minier (CMU) 21.72
4. Whitney Lorenz (Auburn Hills KI) 21.43

Black Belt Weapons:
1. James Stuber (Munson KI) 29.30
2. Josh Peters (Munson KI) 28.82
3. Paul Robb (CMU) 28.73
4. Doug Resseguie (Shelby KI) 28.60

Under Black Belt Weapons:
1. Omar Valentine (Cleveland KI) 23.00
2. Chris Bate (Bloomfield Hills KI) 22.70
3. Valerie Levine (Bloomfield Hills KI) 21.30
4. Brandon Cornish (Macomb KI) 21.27


Black Belt Sparring:
1. David Krueger (Munson KI)
2. Paul Robb (CMU)
3. Chuck Deslippe (Shelby KI)
4. Keith Kowalske (Shelby KI)

Advanced Sparring:
1. Omar Valentine (Cleveland KI)
2. Chris Bates (Bloomfield Hills KI)
3. Tony Jones (Auburn Hills KI)
4. Adam Gross (CMU)

Novice Sparring:
1. Nicholas Schnarr (Bloomfield Hills KI)
2. Tony Lofton (CMU)

Women’s Sparring
1. Angela Zimmerman (Cleveland KI)
2. Amanda Coddington (CMU)
3. Niki Ruggeri (Auburn Hills KI)
4. Angela Minier (CMU)
Junior Sparring:
1. Denise Minier (CMU)
2. Samantha Davey (Shelby KI)
3. Valerie Levine (Bloomfield Hills KI)
4. Nicholas Langlois (Auburn Hills KI)

Mini Pee Wee Sparring:
1. Jacob Tuttle (Auburn Hills KI)
2. Chloe Langlois (Auburn Hills KI)
3. Morgan Holsworth (Auburn Hills KI)
4. Shane Waite (Auburn Hills KI)


Medal Count
Auburn Hills KI – 18
Bloomfield Hills KI – 10
Shelby KI – 9
CMU / CMK – 9
Munson KI – 6
Cleveland KI – 5
Macomb KI – 1

Martial Arts Challenge!

Martial Arts Challenge!
Local Students Compete in Auburn Hills Tournament

March 11, 2007 —Central Michigan Karate students attended the Karate Institute (KI) Region 1 Points Challenge held in Auburn Hills on Sunday March 11th. The event featured Fighting, Forms, and Weapons divisions and was attended by 7 different Karate schools from Michigan and Ohio.

The tournament was hosted by Karate Institute (KI) which was founded in 1969 by Algene P. Caraulia after 8 successful years of competing in Karate & Judo tournaments throughout the United States including the 1st World Karate Championship and three time International Karate Champion. In 1970 Mr. Caraulia opened the 1st KI Club in Cleveland Ohio, then in 1971 he met Mr. David J. Praim and Mr. Dave Prue who opened KI Schools in Michigan. Grandmaster David J. Praim is still active today teaching Black Belts and took time during the event to meet with Central Michigan Karate Students.

Tournament Results are as Follows:
Paul Robb ( Farwell ) – 2nd Black Belt Fighting & 3rd Black Belt Weapons.
Douglas Resseguie (Harrison) – 2nd Black Belt Forms & 4th Black Belt Weapons.
Cia Hang ( CMU ) – Honorable Mention Black Belt Fighting.
Angela Minier (Weidman) – 2nd Red Belt Forms & 4th Woman’s Fighting.
Adam Gross ( CMU ) – 4th Red Belt Fighting.
Denise Minier ( Weidman ) – 1st Junior Fighting & 3rd Place Forms.
Tony Lofton ( Mesick ) – 2nd Men’s Novice Fighting.
Amanda Coddington (Mesick) 2nd Women’s Fighting & Honorable Mention Forms.


About Central Michigan Karate:
Central Michigan Karate Club was founded in 1969 and has offered a pathway to martial arts for over 37 years. Training locations include: Mid Michigan Community College, Central Michigan University, The Harrison Dance Center, Weidman Elementary and Mesick Schools.

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For more information, press only contact:
Douglas Resseguie, 2nd Degree Black Belt, Ph: 734-771-5169 or DResseguie@gmail.com

For more information on Central Michigan Karate:http://www.CentralMichiganKarate.org

Martial Arts Skills Seminar!

Martial Arts Skills Seminar!
The 2nd Annual Martial Arts Seminar was a Success!

February 17, 2007 — Students from across Mid Michigan filled the Finch Gymnasium on the Campus of Central Michigan University to participate in the 2nd Annual Martial Arts Skills Seminar hosted by Central Michigan Karate Club. The seminar provided a focused workshop on specific aspects of martial arts training. The categories for the day were: Fighting, Forms, Self-Defense, One Steps and Breaking. The workshop allowed students to work in small groups with Black Belts to fine tune their martial arts skills and learn advanced concepts that are sometimes not available in their classroom.

The day was full of excitement to the very end, which concluded with a Power Breaking Demonstration. Power breaks demonstrate the mental and physical aspects of martial arts training. Mr. Chad Simon demonstrated a powerful hand technique breaking 8 inches of concrete and Mr. Douglas Resseguie demonstrated a powerful Axe Kick smashing 14 inches of concrete.

A special thanks to Central Michigan University and to all the key individuals who helped plan and run the event. The events success was clearly seen in the smiles on student’s faces.

Students that attended represented the following schools:
CMU Karate Club – Central Michigan University
MMCC Karate Club - Mid Michigan Community College
Harrison Karate Club – Harrison Dance & Creativity Center
Weidman Karate Club – Weidman Elementary School
Mesick Karate Club – Mesick School System

About Central Michigan Karate:
Central Michigan Karate Club was founded in 1969 by Don Davis and has offered a pathway to the martial arts for over 37 years.

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For more information, press only contact:
Douglas Resseguie, 2nd Degree Black Belt, Ph: 734-771-5169 or DResseguie@gmail.com

For more information on Central Michigan Karate:
http://www.CentralMichiganKarate.org

February Tournament Results

Karate Competition Heats Up!
Central Michigan Karate Tournament Results

February 10, 2007 — Members of Central Michigan Karate kicked off the 2007 Tournament Circuit with two events this month. The first was held in Cleveland Ohio on February 3rd and then Grand Rapids on February 10th. Karate Tournaments offer students various types of competition to choose from including: Fighting, Forms, Weapons and Breaking. When most people think of Karate they think of Fighting, however there are other types of competition. Forms competition is similar to Ice Skating or Gymnastics where students must follow a precise technical program and will be judged on their presentation, power, technique, timing and balance. Weapons competition adds another level of difficulty by challenging the martial artist to use traditional weapons in the program. The final form of competition is breaking of materials such as ice, boards or bricks. If you’ve never experienced a Martial Arts Tournament – don’t miss out on the action.

Tournament Results are as Follows:
Cleveland, OH ( Feb. 3rd ) - Douglas Resseguie (Harrison) – 1st Black Belt Fighting, 1st Black Belt Weapons & 4th Black Belt Forms. Angela Minier (Weidman) – Honorable Mention Red Belt Fighting & Red Belt Forms.

Grand Rapids, MI ( Feb. 10th ) - Chad Simon (Mt. Pleasant) 2nd Red Belt Fighting & 1st Red Belt Forms. Christine Anderson (Harrison) 4th Women’s Fighting & 4th Green Belt Forms. Jake Anderson (Harrison) 4th 14-15 yr. Fighting & Honorable Mention Forms. Alisha Anderson (Harrison) 4th 10-11 yr. Fighting & 4th Adv. Forms. Amanda Coddington (Mesick) 3rd Women’s Fighting & 4th Women’s Forms. Alayne Shook (Harrison) Honorable Mention Nov. 12/13 Fighting and Forms. Aaryn Shook (Harrison) 3rd Place Nov. 9-10 yr. Fighting. Todd Peske (Mt. Pleasant) Honorable Mention Fighting & Forms

About Central Michigan Karate:
Central Michigan Karate Club was founded in 1969 and has offered a pathway to martial arts for over 35 years. Training locations include: Mid Michigan Community College, Central Michigan University, The Harrison Dance Center, Weidman Elementary and Mesick Schools.
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For more information, press only contact:
Douglas Resseguie, 2nd Degree Black Belt, Ph: 734-771-5169 or DResseguie@gmail.com

For more information on Central Michigan Karate:
http://www.CentralMichiganKarate.org