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Show - N E W S Spanish Fork SF Red Sox B4 -WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2008 Covering what matters most Courtesy photo BLACK BELTS: Pictured, left to right, are Rachel Kalua'u, Kelsie Wilson, Anthony Carter, Austin Peterson, Jacob Carter and Trent Kelly. Students earn black belt Six students from the if I practice hard enough, Spanish Fork area recently I can be successful at it," earned the rank offirstde- said Rachel Kalua'u. gree black belt through the The black belt examiAmerican Xyukido Fed- nation was held in Provo eration. The new black before a group of black belts are Trent Kelly, 13, belt judges headed by son of Joe and Kris Kel- Master Ok Hyung Kim a ly; Rachel Kalua'u, 13, tenth degree black belt and daughter of Charles and founder of the American Shauna Kalua'u; Kelsie Kyukido Federation based Wilson, daughter of Dar- in Chicago. ren and Nancy Wilson, The students proved Austin Peterson, 13, son of their proficiency in forms, Scott and Bonnie Peterson; fitness, sparring and selfJacob Carter, 14, and An- defense. They also exthony Carter ,12, sons of pressed an understandAllen and Julie Carter. ing of the meaning of These students have the forms and the tenets been studying martial arts of Kyukido which infor the past five to seven clude courtesy, humility, perseverance, years at Maple Mountain integrity Martial Arts of Spanish self-control, indomitable Fork under the instruction spirit and will. of Joe Kelly a 3rd Dan1 When asked what being Black Belt. a black belt means, Kelsie "I've learned things in Wilson said, "To me, bemartial arts that I probably ing a black belt means all wouldn't learn anywhere the respect and self conelse. Things like discipline trol that has been acquired and strength. Martial arts over the long years I have has helped me with my spent in karate. It also self-confidence to believe means having the strength in myself and know that to not give up, even when it seems like all of your hope and faith is gone that you can get through it and believe in what you can accomplish." Austin Peterson said, "This is a big accomplishment for me and I will continue to use what I have learned throughout my everyday living and hopefully be a good example to others." Kyukido combines the dynamic kicks and strikes of Tae Kwon Do, the joint manipulation and controlling techniques of Hapki Do, the takedowns of Judo, the grappling techniques of Jiu Jitsu, traditional weap-. onry and techniques from many other martial arts into a complete defensive art. Studies have shown that only one percent of those students beginning martial arts will eventually earn the rank of black belt. Maple Mountain Martial Arts has exceeded those Courtesy photo FIRST PLACE: Congratulations to the 2008 UBBA State Tournament Pony League Champs, the Spanish Fork Red Sox! They had a terrific season taking first place in league play (11-2), first place in the City Tournament, and also first place in the UBBA State Tournament held in Spanish Fork. The Red Sox went undefeated in the post season finishing the season 20-2 on the year. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Logan Jensen, Collin Bates, Kade Measom (pick-up player), Jansen Lee, Ryan Johnson and Kayden Booth; back row, Coach Brent Jones, Bryce Jones, Tom Jensen-Craig, Caleb Palmer, Tyler Damon, Tanner Bradford, Quinn Frehner, Makay Nelson and Assistant Coach Lance Nelson. SF Lions See STUDENTS • B8 Courtesy photo UNDERDOGS WIN: The Spanish Fork Lions were the underdogs going into city tournament. They played hard and became the champions of Falcon League city tournament. The team continued to play at state tournament in Salem, and took fourth place. Pictured front row, right to left are Cassie Strong, Haley Bubnis, Amanda Olsen, Sierra Young and Laura Mullins; back row, Sammi Hunt, Coach Tracy Wiley, Megan Wiley, Kaylee Hudson, Mariah Burnham, Taylor Ferrel and Savanah Clark. Not pictured, Hannah King. SF Giants Hot dogs July 23rd & 24th 6-8 p.m. Enjoy the Rodeo! Courtesy photo BASEBALL CHAMPS: The Spanish Fork Giants recently won the Mustang League City Tournament held last week. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Ryan Cooper, CJ Gilner, Sterling Nilson, Chase Noorda, Nick Harrison and Trevor Reynolds; middle row, Creed Sermersheim, Nick Johnson, Jackson Henry, Max Clayton and Eric Stauffer; back row, Coaches Todd Sermersheim, Scott Clayton and Brian Stauffer. Football Booster Breakfast — • Exceptional Care, Collision Repair Exceptional Care, Collision Repair • 798-1967 • 570 SOUTH MAIN ST. • SPANISH FORK The Spanish Fork Football Boosters will serve their annual breakfast on July 24 at the southwest comer of the city park. Serving will begin at 7 a.m. and end at 10 a.m. The breakfast will consist of pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and orange juice. The prices are $15 for immediate family, $5 for an adult or $3 for children under 12. Come support the boosters. Come enjoy the meal. Come watch the parade from the City ParK-,FurJher information can be obtained from Lany Przybycien at 836-0429. ;%,&': r'-. "\ ; ' v |