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monitored carefully at each ring while they proceeded at the request of ring coordinators, judges and referees. This is how the Quebec Open built itself a strong reputation to become the best in the circuit. Thanks to its quality and proficient team spirit and especially the organizer Grand Master Clermont Poulin who steered every one in charge to the right direction. He is a honorable, sincere, respectable and friendly gentleman, a family man and a humble martial artist practicing Nick Cerio ' s Kempo Style of martial arts since 1970. He idolizes Bruce Lee and greatly admires his father. GM Poulin operates his school in Quebec, Canada with affiliated M / A schools that totals 8000 martial arts students, indeed that is a great accomplishment.
Early Saturday morning the competition continued with weapon forms, traditional kata and fighting ranging from boys & girls 5 years and over, junior to black belt. Combat fighting, adult black belt for men and women were held in eight different weight divisions with all 1st place winners qualify to compete for the grand championship finals in the night. The
performance of all competitors on stage Saturday night finals by all the winners, was outstanding. The winners and grand champions, are as follows- Weapons: 13 years and under men ' s grand champion, Dallas Liu. 14-17 yr girls weapons won by Sammy Smith. 18years and up men ' s form won by Jared Laker, women formsG. C 18 years and up won Cathlyn Dechell. Grand Championship overall 13 years won by Eden Cansidant. 14-17 G. C men ' s forms won by Taylor Weaver. Defi Challenge won by Anadel, Combat Team 13 and under won by Team Canada vs USA. After the intermission I had the opportunity to present GM Clermont Poulin with an induction plaque from Budo Magazine Hall of Fame April 26, 2013 on behalf of Alfredo Tucci and the Budo Organization as Legend Grandmaster and Goodwill Ambassador to Martial Arts. The finals then continued with Charles Olivie winning in forms Grand Championship 17 and under, men ' s G. C. 18 & up weapons won by Shawn Johanvash. Women ' s G. C. weapons division 18 and up won by Cathlyn Dechell, Grand Championship team demo won by sport action. Overall the Quebec Open was a magnificent event to watch. I was pleased to have the opportunity to be involve and explore this memorable sports championship. Congratulations to all the athletes and especially GM Clermont Poulin for a job well done.
GM Maurice Elmalem
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