This event by far is the most prestigious championship of the east coast where young and old competitors demonstrate their respective disciplines to celebrate the diversity of the martial arts. This competition made available for all age groups and experience levels of martial arts was held at the Crown Plaza, Warwick Rhode Island. Organizers and hosts Don & Christine Rodrigues did a terrific job in rendering great quality and professional service. The event commenced on Friday April 12, 2013 with the Wako- USA National Trials and the winners will be moving on to represent the United States at the World Championships later in 2013.
OSGN is well known as a top international competition with martial artists representing over 25 countries such as France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Russia, Egypt, Poland, Peru, etc. The OSGN Championship is being rated by the top rating organizations in the US,“ AAAAA” KRANE and NASKA. All competitors are listed according to their scores and will proceed to be in the top spot for being best of the best among all the different martial arts styles such as taekwondo, kung fu, karate, aikido, judo, shotokan, extreme kata many more. and
Among this year ' s winners:
• Youth Black Belt Forms Grand 13 and under- Dallas Liu won with 49.95 points,
• Youth B / B Forms Grand 14-17- Tyler Weaver took the Championship
• Men ' s B / B Forms Grand- winner, Jarrett Leiker
• Women ' s B / B Forms Grand- winner, Becca Ross
• Women ' s Weapons Grand-Stephenie Figueroa was declared the winner
• Men ' s Weapon Grand- won by Kyle Montagna
• Women ' s B / B Fighting Grand- Chelsey Nash of Team Paul Mitchell
• Youth B / B Weapons Grand 13 and under- won by Aiden Considine
• Youth B / B Grand 14-17- Reid Presley was declared the winner
• Women ' s B / B Grand Team Challenge Paul Mitchell team won by 8-5 score
This year ' s OSGN Hall of Famers were-Dave Lindsay, Emily Cooper, Dewey Earwood, Mario Mastro, Karen Jedson, Damon Gilbert
Text & Photo: GM Maurice Elmalem
We wish all the OSGN winners the best. May they continue to excel in their martial arts endeavors. Congratulations to Don and Christine Rodrigues and all the Grand Masters, Instructors and staff for their tremendous support in making the event a success.
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