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On Saturday, November 2nd 4 Warrior Training Academy students competed in the Diamond Nationals World Championships Karate Tournament in Minneapolis, MN.
Taking home first place was Olivia Wehking in Green/Purple/Blue Belt, 14-15 years of age, Girls Traditional Forms. She receives scores of 3-9.99 from the judges, which is the the highest score possible. Also placing 1st was Alleigh Lorenzen in White/Yellow/Orange Belt, 12-13 years old, Girls Sparring. Alleigh ended up sparring up a division (White/Yellow/Orange Belt 14-15 years old) due to having no one in her own division. She fought two very hard fights and handled herself like a profession.
Competing for her first time ever, Irish Hollahan took 2nd place in Green/Purple/Blue Belt, 12-13 years old, Girls Sparring. Irish battled hard her first fight only to lose at the very end. After regrouping she won her next fight, 7-0, giving her 2nd place.
Everly Henning took consolation in sparring. She competed in an extremely tough division, Red Belt, 12-13 years old, Girls Sparring. Everly lost her first fight after being ahead 5-0 and won her 2nd fight 9-2. This division had six very talented fighters in it.
Jen Tiesler is owner and instructor for the Warrior Training Academy, Fulda, MN.
