From left: (back row) Landon Hodges, Gemma Lewis, Hunter Gibson, Rain Smith, Maddox Gima, Ethan Castillo, (front row) Dylan Castillo, Benjamin Wagner, Wyatt Foster, Eythan Castillo, Axyl Gracyk, and Matthew Hataway. Not pictured Jack Wagner and Royer Venegas.
June 9, 2023 - On June 3rd Students from Self Defense America in Center TX competed at the Louisiana Governor's Games in Shreveport. The kids showed respect as well as the bravery and mental fortitude it takes to compete. The events were Forms (fight in 4 directions), Weapon Forms, Sparring and Chanbara.
- Landon Hodges - 3rd place in Sparring
- Gemma Lewis - 2nd place in Chanbara and 3rd place in Forms
- Hunter Gibson - 4th place in Weapons
- Maddox Gima - 3rd place in Forms
- Ethan Castillo - 3rd place in Forms
- Benjamin Wagner - 2nd place in Chanbara and 4th place in Forms
- Wyatt Foster - 1st place in Sparring, 1st place in Weapons, and 1st place in Forms
- Eythan Castillo - 2nd place in Forms, 3rd place in Sparring and 4th place in Chanbara
- Axyl Gracyk - 3rd place in Chanbara
- Jack Wagner - 3rd place in Chanbara
- Royer Venegas - 4th place
- Matthew Hataway - most brave
We are very proud of our students and will stand beside them as they learn the skills it takes to become leaders in the community.
Congratulations to all the competitors!
