Okinawa Team Picnic Celebration of success!

What a success for Team USA at the Jr. Pan American Championships in Brazil!
This was my first time joining the USA Karate National Team as a Trainer, and I enjoyed every second of it. The teamwork of everyone involved was outstanding!
A big shout-out to Sasha @gerristonsasha and Natalie @nataliecolonnixon for expertly organizing everything—communication, scheduling, and more.
The coaches put in immense effort into training, preparing for matches, and guiding during the battles.
Trainers, it was challenging, but it was rewarding to do our job. Despite the hectic, hot, and less-than-pleasant conditions of the staging area, I believe we managed to keep all athletes warmed up and fully prepared to perform their best. I appreciate sharing this experience with you all.
Parents, your kindness, friendliness, and support truly helped the team feel united.
Athletes, whether you medaled or not, you played a crucial role in our overall success. You fought your hardest, bounced back when needed, and supported your teammates. And you achieved the most medals the USA has ever won at the Jr. Pan American Championships!!! Congratulations and keep up the hard work. The World Championships are just around the corner. Italy, here we come!
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USA Nationals 2024,
Lafayette, Louisianna.

Another awesome trip, and a great outcome!
You all trained so hard for this event and demonstrated your best on tatami.
We are beyond proud of everyone on our team, #DreamTeamOkinawa Congratulations!

Sr. Team USA:
🇺🇸 Eduard Sagilyan: Kumite 18-34, +84kg🥇

Jr. Team USA:
🇺🇸 Eduard Sagilyan: Kumite 18-20, +84kg 🥇
🇺🇸 Julia Matevosyants: Kumite 16-17, -59kg🥈
🇺🇸 Ronan Beale: Kumite 12-13, -50kg 🥈
🇺🇸 [reserve] Max Kaikov: Kumite 12-13, -45 Super🥉

Non-elite Divisions:
Dominic Weiss: Kumite 🥇, Team Kumite🥉
Arthur Sagilyan: Kata 🥇, Kumite 🥈, Team Kumite 🥇
Kerstin Haring: Kata 🥇, Kumite 🥉
Brit Yitzhak: Kumite 🥇, Kata 🥈, Team kumite 🥇
Julia Matevosyants: Team Kumite🥈
Leonor Cueva: Kumite 🥉, Team kumite 🥈
Deegan Charles: Kata 🥉, Kumite 🥉, Team Kumite 🥇
Toby Beale: Team Kumite🥇
Alexandra Starchak: Kumite: 🥈
Lizzy Henderson: Team Kumite 🥈

Danil Scurtul and Daniel Barshai fought awesome for their spot on the Team but fell a little short.

Coaches:
Vitaly Padalka
Alexandr Padalka
Eduard Sagilyan
Laura Hansen

📸 Janine Charles, thank you for the awesome photos!

3 junior athletes from our team earned their spot to travel to Brazil and compete at the Jr Pan American Championships in a few weeks. Sensei Alex will also be traveling with the team.
Eddie will also compete in the Jr. World Championships in Italy later this year.

The training continues!
Let’s go Team USA!

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Another training day with karate fam 💙
2 weeks till Nationals 🤩

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