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CHAMPIONS
   Gabriel St. Martin Gabriel (top left) started studying Kung Fu at the age 4 and was so focused that he was one of the best students Sifu Mike Purnell ever taught. It was impressive to see how well he followed instruction at such a young age. He didn’t talk very much during the first year but once he got to know more students and his instructor, Gabriel would not stop talking. He started constantly asking questions about Kung Fu and received the nickname “Gabby”. Gabby received his adult 1st level black sash at 15 years old. Competing in a Saskatoon tournament, Gabriel “Gabby” St. Martin (top right) walked away Junior Grand Champion shortly after receiving his black sash. All of the medallions are from the one tournament—looks good Gabriel (Gabby). 1st place sparring 1st place forms 1st place weapons Gabby has now finished 4 years university majoring in computer science and is excelling. Congratulations and kudos to Gabby, one of the Fighting St. Martins.
   Justine St. Martin Showing off some of her trophy’s (left), Justine started in Kung Fu at the age of 6 and 9 years later received her adult black sash. Justine later studied kickboxing and excelled. At a Calgary kickboxing tournament she received 1st in the men’s division due to the cancellation of the women’s kickboxing division. (Don’t mess with Justine.) Justine competed at a tournament (right) in Saskatoon and cleaned up in the women’s junior competition. She walked away with junior grand champion at the age of 14. 1st place Sparring 1st place forms 1st place weapons Congratulations and Kudos Justine. One of the Fighting St. Martins.
 Rochelle St. Martin Justine’s younger sister (Rocky) received 2nd place in the sparring event of her first tournament. We like to call her Rocky because she kicks butt at the club against all the boys. Kudos Rocky, you rock.
 Chris Rebiesz Chris trained in Kung Fu and became a very well rounded fighter. He was a very hard worker. Kudos Chris and best wishes in the future.
 Marci Johnston Marci practiced Kung Fu for 4 years and was a very tough opponent in any division fighting men in team kumite matches. Marci always did very well. Kudos to Marci and good luck in the future.
 Trent Turner Trent was a hard working individual who acquired his black sash in 4 years. Trent, being a world traveler, has seen martial arts all over the world. He displayed natural movement and has a natural body type for martial arts which allowed him to pick it up more quickly than the average student. Despite his obvious natural ability he always kept his humility and a cool head. Kudos Trent
 Lance Cipperly Lance worked very hard to accomplish his goals. He trained with Dave Robson and became a very good kickboxer. Later he joined the Canadian forces and did a 2 year tour in Afghanistan. Kudos to Lance.
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