| CONGRATULATIONS to the newest 2006 Iowa State Champions from Master Edel's Nevada ATA Black Belt Academy. These students worked hard over the last year - perfecting their techniques, facing tough competition, and traveling all over the country to compete for these titles. Brianna Wyant - Girls Colored Belt - 1st in Forms and Sparring Parke Wyant - Mens Colored Belt - 1st in Forms and Sparring Madilyn Highland - Girls Colored Belt - 1st in Forms, Sparring and Weapons Cathie Raley - Womens Colored Belt - 1st in Forms, Sparring and Weapons (Gracie Wyant also came in 2nd in her division in forms and sparring.) |
| CONGRATULATIONS to the newest Black Belts at Master Edel's Nevada ATA Black Belt Academy! On November 12th 2006, two of our students achieved black belt ranks at our promotional event. Mr. Richard Byrd - 2nd Degree Black Belt Decided Mr. Garrett Byrd - 2nd Degree Black Belt Decided On September 14th 2006, five of our students achieved black belt ranks at our promotional event. Mrs. Irit Keren - 2nd Degree Black Belt Decided Mr. Richard Byrd - 2nd Degree Black Belt Recommended Mr. Garrett Byrd - 2nd Degree Black Belt Recommended Ms. Adrienne Byrd - 2nd Degree Black Belt Recommended Ms. Cathie Raley - 1st Degree Black Belt Recommended |
| CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Cathie Raley, Mr. Parke Wyant, Mr. Doug Couser, and Mr. Jason Couser for achieving Level 1 Trainee Instructor! It's great to see these awesome black belts grow and add their skills and experience to our instructing staff. Lisa Grzywacz, Jeremy Grzywacz and Alex Good recently joined our Leadership/Instructor training program. You will all be superb additions to our program. |
| CONGRATULATIONS to our friend and instructor Mr. Tim Miltenberger. Mr. Miltenberger recently earned the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt. In addition, the Miltenberger's just opened their ATA school in a new, larger location in Marshalltown. Can't wait to come and see the new digs Mr. M! Check them out on the web at: www.christianata.com Congratulations also go out to Senior Master Robert Jager who recently successfully tested to the rank of 8th Degree Black Belt. If you don't know, Senior Master Jager is our own Master Edel's current instructor. All of us at region 114 are very proud of you. |
| CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Jo Ann Hinson for earning her 5th degree Black Belt! We're all very proud of you Mrs. Hinson. |
| CONGRATULATIONS to the newest 2007 Iowa State Champs at Nevada ATA Martial Arts. Ms. Cathie Raley achieved a Triple Crown win, Ms. Brianna Wyant was also a Triple Crown winner in her bracket, and Mr. Parke Wyant was State Champ in Forms and Sparring, Parke was also Top 10 in Forms, and placed 4th in the world. These people are tremendous martial artists, inspirational leaders and great friends. |
| We have a whole bunch of brand spankin' new First Degree Black Belts at Master Edel's Nevada ATA Martial Arts. (I hope I can remember everyone!) Mr. Andrew Graham, Ms. Maria Nehring, Ms. Lisa Grzywacz, Mr. Jeremy Grzywacz, Ms. Emily Grzywacz, Mr. Billy Bouchard, Mr. Etien Bouchard, Ms. Vanessa Gogerty, Ms. Carolina Gogerty, and Mr. Michael Pavlovich. |
| We said our goodbyes to the Wyant family in June of 2007 as they head off to their new home in Teaxas. They will be opening their own ATA school soon in Texas! Good luck Wyants and don't forget your friends back in Iowa. |
| CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Abigail Bremer for earning the rank of First Degree Black Belt Decided. |
| News Archive 2006-2007 |