MANCHESTER, TN - The Bryan College Martial Arts Academy traveled to Manchester, TN for the 10th Annual International Isshinryu Karate Association (IIKA) Nationals. The academy battled against a competitive field and came away with 23 awards in total, including Dojo of the Year.

"I am honored that Bryan College was chosen by the International Isshinryu Karate Association as Karate Dojo of the Year," said BCMAA Sensei David Holcomb. "We are blessed to be a part of the history of Isshinryu karate in the United States. What has meant most is hearing from instructors all over the southeast that have complimented our students on their attitudes and behavior in the midst of extreme competition. As great as the awards are, their behavior during the competition is what matters most to me."

For more information about the 2021 IIKA Nationals and to view the full list of award winners, click here.

IIKA NATIONALS RESULTS

IIKA Dojo of the Year - Bryan College

David Holcomb

• Men's Chief Instructor Weapons Kata - 1st
• Men's Chief Instructor Kata - 2nd
• Men's Chief Instructor Kumite - 2nd
• Men's Team Kumite - 1st
• Outstanding IIKA Contribution Award Winner

Daniel Koehn

• Adult Men's Black Belt LightWeight Kumite Division - 1st
• Outstanding Male Karate-Ka Award Winner

Seth Hill

• Adult Men's Black Belt Weapons Kata - 1st
• Adult Men's Black Belt MiddleWeight Kumite Division - 1st
• Nominated for Spirit of Isshinryu Award
• IIKA Male Competitor

Zak Barnes

• Adult Men's Black Belt HeavyWeight Kumite Division - 1st
• Adult Men's Kumite Grand Champion
• Nominated for Male Instructor of the Year Award

Jeremiah Fears

• Adult Men's Green-Brown Belt Kata - 1st
• Adult Men's Green-Brown Belt Kumite - 1st

Thomas Land

• Adult Men's Black Belt LightWeight Kumite Division - 4th

Samuel McKelvey

• Adult Men's Black Belt Kumite - 3rd
• Men's Team Kumite - 2nd

Faith Livingston

• Adult Women's Black Belt Kata - 3rd
• Adult Women's Black Belt LightWeight Kumite Division - 3rd

Kyle Speigle

• Adult Men's White-Green Belt Kata - 2nd

Ryan Beaty

• Adult White-Orange Belt Kata - 3rd

Marissa Marohl

• Adult Women's White-Orange Belt Kata - 5th
• Adult Women's White-Orange Kumite - 4th

Andrew Candiotes

• Men's Adult Black Belt Kumite - 2nd

Theodore Beaty

• Adult Men's White-Orange Belt Kumite - 3rd

Caleb Koehn

• Adult Men's White-Orange Belt Kumite - 2nd

Elana Sanders

• Adult Women's White-Orange Belt Kata - 2nd
• Adult Women's White-Orange Belt Kumite - 3rd

Asia Holcomb - Jr. Academy Member

• Super Junior White-Blue Belt Kata - 1st
• Super Junior White-Blue Belt Kumite - 1st

Camille Holley

• Adult Women's Black Belt Kata - 1st
• Adult Women's Black Belt Weapons Kata - 1st
• Adult Women's HeavyWeight Kumite Division - 1st
• Women's Kata Grand Champion
• Nominated for Spirit of Isshinryu Award

Laura Neff - Previous BCMAA Member

• Adult Women's Black Belt Kata - 2nd
• Adult Women's Black Belt Weapons Kata - 2nd
• Adult Women's Black Belt LightWeight Kumite Division - 1st
• Women's Kumite Grand Champion Award Winner
• Female Karate-Ka Award Winner

Gena Fears - Previous BCMAA Member

• Sensei's Award of Excellence Winner

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