Bob Mauro in the ringRich Kimball kicks the bagderrick oldemsmith throws a punch=Bob Mauro lands a punch
Kenpo Karate & Ghost Kickboxing

 

 

 

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Congratulation to Shihan Robert Mauro on his induction to the Martial Arts Hall of Fame!

(from left to right, Martial Arts legend Jeff Smith, Martial Arts legend Bill Wallace, Shihan Bob Mauro, Martial Arts legend Joe Lewis)

After being awarded Ring Trainer of the Year at the end of 2007 by the legendary Joe Lewis, this year Shihan Bob Mauro was inducted into the Martial Arts hall of Fame. This honor signifies not only Shihan Mauro's achievements in the world of kickoxing, but Martial Arts as a whole. The ceremony for this induction was held on January 10th as the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City.

 

DERRICK OLDENSMITH WINS NORTHEAST TITLE!!!

In another decisive victory, Derrick Oldensmith (Ghost Kickoxing) defeated Vinny Chapel via majority decision at the Top Kick Superfights event on November 21st to win the welterweight North East Title. Oldensmith's reach advantage and superior kicking ability proved to be too much for the seasoned veteran Chapel, who spent most of the fight going backwards, and could not penetrate close enough to land any significant blows. With this victory, Derrick remains undefeated in 11 fights. Look for him in his professional debut at the next Top Kick Superfights event!

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The U.S. Karate Academy suffered a tremendous loss on November 6th when Senior Instructor Amanda Malloy was killed by an impaired driver while jogging on route 110 in Huntington. Amanda was an integral part of the U.S. Karate family for over a decade as well as a beloved 4th grade school teacher in Deer Park. She was considered an inspiration by all who knew her. Words cannot describe the extent to which she will be missed.

 

Congratulation to Max Mauro and Ben Levitan on passing their Black Belt test and to Noel Reyes on achieving the rank of Brown Belt 3rd Kyu.

Great job guys!!!