The Ronin Samurai Challenge
November 9, 2024
On November 9, 2024, the Eleven Red Dragons participated in The Ronin Samurai Challenge, Gathering of Young Warriors, hosted by Segundo Torres Hanshi (M.A.I.C.O.F). Founded by Peter Flores Sr Soul ~Ki, Warriors Red Dragons/Duro Y Suave Manos Vacias achieved impressive results. Jahzeel Xalamihua took home the Grand Championship in Kobudo, while Adrian Yandel Cruz (My Grandson) and Josh Thebaud secured 1st place in Kata, Kobudo and Kumite. Our school, located at South Orlando YMCA on West Oak Ridge Road, earned Seventeen 1st, Eight 2nd, Three 3rd and Four 4th places. I express my deepest respect to my Sensei, the Legendary Grandmaster Wildcat Molina, who established my foundation and continues to inspire me. We extend congratulations to all competitors and appreciate their friendship and opportunity to share and learn. Con Respecto...Arigato Gozaimashita
- Jaden Xalamihua: Grand Championship in Kobudo
- Adrian Yandel Cruz took 1st in Kumite and 1st in Kubudo
- Jayden Noel took 1st in Kata and 2nd in Kumite
- Roayan Guzman took 1st in Kumite and 2nd in Kata
- Josh Thebaud took 1st in Kumite, 1st in Kata and 1st in Kobudo
- Jahzeel Xalamihua took 1st in Kubudo and 3rd in Kumite
- Jaden Xalamihua took 1st in Kata, 2nd in Kumite and 2nd in Kubudo
- Yarek Bravo-Arteaga took 1st in Kubudo and 3rd in Kumite
- Sophia Rivera took 1st in Kobudo and 2nd in Kata
- Jestina Gosein took 2nd in Kobudo and 4th in Kata
- Maely Peralta took 1st in Kobudo, 1st in Kumite and 2nd in Kata
- Hector Rivera took 1st in Kumite
