Cactus Classic Tournament
Lt to Rt: Daniel Pierce, Breanna DeFazio,
Salomay McCullough, & Darson Calhoun
Salomay McCullough, & Darson Calhoun
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Date: Sat., Feb. 27
Daniel Pierce - Beginning Adult
1st Kumite & 1st Kata
Darson Calhoun - 14-17 yr. old Black Belt
1st Kumite & 1st Kata
Breanna DeFazio - 8-9 yr. old Intermediate
1st in Weapons (Bow), 2nd in Kumite, & 2nd in Kata
Salomay McCullough - 14-17 yr. old Black Belt
2nd in Kumite
Date: Sat., Feb. 27
Daniel Pierce - Beginning Adult
1st Kumite & 1st Kata
Darson Calhoun - 14-17 yr. old Black Belt
1st Kumite & 1st Kata
Breanna DeFazio - 8-9 yr. old Intermediate
1st in Weapons (Bow), 2nd in Kumite, & 2nd in Kata
Salomay McCullough - 14-17 yr. old Black Belt
2nd in Kumite
National Point Rankings for the 2019-2020 Season are in !
(USKA)
Ontario World Martial Arts
Championships Results,
Feb. 22-23, 2020 (NASKA)
Ontario, CA @ Ontario Convention Center
Breanna DeFazio (7 yrs. old) Advanced
1st Sparring
1st Traditional Weapons
2nd Traditional Forms
5th Creative Weapons
Congrats to Breanna! She took so much hardware home, one might have never guessed this was her very first time competing at this tournament.
Breanna DeFazio (7 yrs. old) Advanced
1st Sparring
1st Traditional Weapons
2nd Traditional Forms
5th Creative Weapons
Congrats to Breanna! She took so much hardware home, one might have never guessed this was her very first time competing at this tournament.
USKA Pacific Coast Regional Tournament Results, Feb. 22, 2020
Palm Springs, CA @ Raymond Cree Middle School
Salomay McCullough (15 yrs. old) Adv/Black Belt
1st Kumite
1st Kata
Congrats to Salomay as she went 5-1 & 5-0 in her two fights & toppled three boys & two girls in kata.
Salomay McCullough (15 yrs. old) Adv/Black Belt
1st Kumite
1st Kata
Congrats to Salomay as she went 5-1 & 5-0 in her two fights & toppled three boys & two girls in kata.
USKA Cactus Classic Phoenix, AZ results Sat., Jan. 25, 2020
Darson Calhoun (16-17 yr.) Advanced/Black belt
1st Kumite (sparring)
2nd Kata (forms)
Salomay McCullough (14-15 yr.) Adv./Black belt
1st Kumite (sparring)
4th Kata (forms)
Jennifer Miller (12-13 yr.) Intermediate
1st Kata (forms)
2nd Kumite (sparring)
1st Kumite (sparring)
2nd Kata (forms)
Salomay McCullough (14-15 yr.) Adv./Black belt
1st Kumite (sparring)
4th Kata (forms)
Jennifer Miller (12-13 yr.) Intermediate
1st Kata (forms)
2nd Kumite (sparring)
IMAC International Championships, Jan. 18, 2020
Lt to Rt: Darson Calhoun, Breanna DeFazio, Salomay McCullough
Las Vegas, NV @
Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel
Breanna DeFazio (6-7yr.) Advanced
1st Kumite (sparring)
1st Kata (forms)
1st Weapons
Darson Calhoun (16-17yr.) Advanced/Black Belt
1st Kata (forms)
2nd Kumite (sparring)
3rd Continuous Sparring
Salomay McCullough (14-15yr.) Adv./Black Belt
1st Continuous Sparring
2nd Kumite (sparring)
4th Kata (forms)
Special thanks to the DeFazio & Calhoun families as they supported their kids to compete at this year’s IMAC International Championships. This marks the very first time
Breanna, Darson, & Salomay have competed together at a tournament as KKG teammates.
Congrats to our three KKG athletes for their excellent performance!
Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel
Breanna DeFazio (6-7yr.) Advanced
1st Kumite (sparring)
1st Kata (forms)
1st Weapons
Darson Calhoun (16-17yr.) Advanced/Black Belt
1st Kata (forms)
2nd Kumite (sparring)
3rd Continuous Sparring
Salomay McCullough (14-15yr.) Adv./Black Belt
1st Continuous Sparring
2nd Kumite (sparring)
4th Kata (forms)
Special thanks to the DeFazio & Calhoun families as they supported their kids to compete at this year’s IMAC International Championships. This marks the very first time
Breanna, Darson, & Salomay have competed together at a tournament as KKG teammates.
Congrats to our three KKG athletes for their excellent performance!
USKK U.S. Karate-Do Kai Karate & Kobudo Internationals Results
Lt. to Rt. Jennifer Miller, Salomay McCullough, & Joseph Miller
Salomay McCullough (14-15 yrs.) Advanced
1st Kumite
3rd Kata
Jennifer Miller (12-13 yrs.) Intermediate
3rd Kumite
3rd Kara
Joseph Miller (10-11yrs.) Intermediate
4th Kumite
3rd Kata
1st Kumite
3rd Kata
Jennifer Miller (12-13 yrs.) Intermediate
3rd Kumite
3rd Kara
Joseph Miller (10-11yrs.) Intermediate
4th Kumite
3rd Kata
USKA Rankings Dec.1 2019
KKG Is the 15th top Karate School in the nation!
Two KKG athletes hold three 1st place rankings!
Congrats to the entire KKG team!
Two KKG athletes hold three 1st place rankings!
Congrats to the entire KKG team!
USKA Phoenix, AZ Tournament Results Nov.23, 2019
Lt to Rt: Salomay McCullough, Jennifer Miller, &
Joseph Miller
Joseph Miller
Joseph Miller (9-10 yr. Intermediate)
2nd Kata
4th Kumite
Jennifer Miller (12-13 yr. Intermediate)
1st Kata
1st Kumite
Salomay McCullough (14-15 yr. Advanced)
1st Kumite
3rd Kata
2nd Kata
4th Kumite
Jennifer Miller (12-13 yr. Intermediate)
1st Kata
1st Kumite
Salomay McCullough (14-15 yr. Advanced)
1st Kumite
3rd Kata
KKG Gets Great Karate Tips from a 4th Degree Keichu-Do Black Belt
Lt to Rt. Darson Calhoun, Paul Claudio, Salomay McCullough, Sarai McCullough, Joseph Miller, Jennifer Miller, & Shem McCullough
KKG would like to thank 4th Degree Black Belt Paul Claudio for sharing some great Keichu-Do karate tips today! (Saturday, Nov. 9 2019)
Darson Calhoun demonstrating a hook kick & spinning hook kick.
USKA New Mexico State Karate Championship Tournament Results
Lt to Rt: Jennifer Miller & Salomay McCullough
Santo Nino Regional Catholic School
Santa Fe, New Mexico (Nov. 2, 2019)
Santo Nino Regional Catholic School
Santa Fe, New Mexico (Nov. 2, 2019)
Jennifer Miller (12-13 yr.)
1st Kata (Intermediate)
2nd Kumite (Advanced)
Salomay McCullough (14-15 yr. Advanced)
2nd Kumite
4th Kata
Although Jennifer Miller was promoted from beginner to intermediate 6 weeks ago, she competed Kumite in the advanced division because there was nobody to fight in the intermediate division. She fought a brown belt & a black belt competitor! She bravely faced her first brown belt opponent & although it was a great fight, she lost. Then she went on to beat a seasoned black with multiple world & national titles.
Great job to both of our KKG athletes who competed!
1st Kata (Intermediate)
2nd Kumite (Advanced)
Salomay McCullough (14-15 yr. Advanced)
2nd Kumite
4th Kata
Although Jennifer Miller was promoted from beginner to intermediate 6 weeks ago, she competed Kumite in the advanced division because there was nobody to fight in the intermediate division. She fought a brown belt & a black belt competitor! She bravely faced her first brown belt opponent & although it was a great fight, she lost. Then she went on to beat a seasoned black with multiple world & national titles.
Great job to both of our KKG athletes who competed!
KKG Makes History Oct.26, 2019
For the first time in KKG history we competed at a USA Karate/WKF event. The USA National Karate-Do Federation is the USA Olympic team’s federation.
The Southern CA Karate-Do Championship Tournament was held in Whittier, CA @ Graves Middle School. Sat. Oct.26th, 2019
Salomay McCullough (Elite 14-15 yr.)
3rd place - Kumite
The tournament is organized so that the oldest & youngest divisions compete first. The Elite 14-15 yr. old division didn’t begin Kumite until after 2:30pm. They used a bracketing system & Salomay had the third fight which she lost 2 to 1. The girl Salomay lost to fell to the eventual 1st place athlete. They rematched Salomay with her first opponent. Salomay beat her opponent, the second time, 2 to 0, which ended up making 3rd place a tie with another athlete.
This organization, requires special protective gear, a special kata gi, & special Kumite gi. The red & blue belts worn by the athletes, as shown in the picture are only used for scoring two opposing competitors, which is common in MMA & boxing. The belt colors do not signify belt rank, as all athletes in the Elite division are black belts.
The Southern CA Karate-Do Championship Tournament was held in Whittier, CA @ Graves Middle School. Sat. Oct.26th, 2019
Salomay McCullough (Elite 14-15 yr.)
3rd place - Kumite
The tournament is organized so that the oldest & youngest divisions compete first. The Elite 14-15 yr. old division didn’t begin Kumite until after 2:30pm. They used a bracketing system & Salomay had the third fight which she lost 2 to 1. The girl Salomay lost to fell to the eventual 1st place athlete. They rematched Salomay with her first opponent. Salomay beat her opponent, the second time, 2 to 0, which ended up making 3rd place a tie with another athlete.
This organization, requires special protective gear, a special kata gi, & special Kumite gi. The red & blue belts worn by the athletes, as shown in the picture are only used for scoring two opposing competitors, which is common in MMA & boxing. The belt colors do not signify belt rank, as all athletes in the Elite division are black belts.
2019 USKA Arizona Championships Results
Lt to Rt:Salomay McCullough, Jennifer Miller, Joseph Miller
Salomay McCullough (14-15) Adv.
1st Kumite
2nd Kata
Jennifer Miller (12-13) Int.
1st Kumite
1st Kata
Joseph Miller (10-11) Int.
4th Kata
1st Kumite
2nd Kata
Jennifer Miller (12-13) Int.
1st Kumite
1st Kata
Joseph Miller (10-11) Int.
4th Kata
Jiu-jitsu Training Sat. Oct.5, 2019
Jiu-jitsu training started today due to the arrival of the new KKG jiu-jitsu gis! We went over the kimora & leg triangles.😊🥋
CA State Karate Championships
Sept.21, 2019 Results
USKA CA State Karate Championships
@ Palm Springs. Congrats to KKG’s two competitors who brought home three state titles!
Jennifer Miller (12-13)
1st Kata
1st Kumite
Salomay McCullough (14-15)
1st Kumite
3rd Kata
@ Palm Springs. Congrats to KKG’s two competitors who brought home three state titles!
Jennifer Miller (12-13)
1st Kata
1st Kumite
Salomay McCullough (14-15)
1st Kumite
3rd Kata
12 total competed in the 14-15 advanced division in the 2019 USKA CA State Karate Championships! Great competition!
USKA Rankings Sept. 19, 2019
Belt Test Sept.14, 2019
Congrats to Jennifer & Joseph Miller for earning their orange belts!
From Lt to Rt: Salomay McCullough, Jennifer Miller, Joseph Miller
USAMA WORLD'S RESULTS:
Congrats to the KKG team for their excellent performance at the USAMA World Championships held August 3 & 4 in Riverside CA.
Jennifer Miller (12-13) Beg.
Kumite World Champion
Kata 3rd place
Salomay McCullough (14-15) Adv.
Kumite 2nd place
Kata 4th place
Sarai McCullough (18+ Adult) Adv.
Kata 2nd place
Joseph Miller (8-9) Int.
Kata 4th place
Jennifer Miller (12-13) Beg.
Kumite World Champion
Kata 3rd place
Salomay McCullough (14-15) Adv.
Kumite 2nd place
Kata 4th place
Sarai McCullough (18+ Adult) Adv.
Kata 2nd place
Joseph Miller (8-9) Int.
Kata 4th place
From Lt to Rt. Saraí & Salomay McCullough, Joseph & Jennifer Miller
USKA World’s Results
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The USKA World Championships were held in Phoenix, AZ from July 11-14.
Salomay McCullough (14-15 yr.) Advanced Kumite World Champion Kata World Champion ippon World Champion Jennifer Miller (12-13) Beg. Kumite World Champion Kata 2nd place Joseph Miller (8-9 yrs.) Beg. Kata World Champion Sarai McCullough Ippon 2nd place Kata 3rd place |
KKG Ranked Top 20 In The U.S.
King’s Karate & Grappling is ranked 19th among the top dojos & karate schools in the nation. Sarai & Salomay are ranked 21st as instructors. Within their black belt divisions both Sarai & Salomay are ranked in the top 5 in kumite & kata.
ASKA Arizona Tournament Results
June 1st, 2019
Salomay McCullough (14-15 Advanced Division)
1st place Kata (forms)
1st place Kumite (point sparring)
Sarai McCullough (16-17 Advanced Division)
2nd place Kata
2nd place Kumite
Salomay McCullough (14-15 Advanced Division)
1st place Kata (forms)
1st place Kumite (point sparring)
Sarai McCullough (16-17 Advanced Division)
2nd place Kata
2nd place Kumite
KKG is ranked 18th in USKA
USKA National Championships
Results March 29-30, 2019
Congrats to Sarai & Salomay McCullough at this year’s National Championships.
Salomay McCullough (14-15 yrs.) Black Belt
2nd in Koshiki
2nd in Ippon
4th in Kumite
Sarai McCullough (16-17 yrs.) Black Belt
1st in Kata
1st in Koshiki
2nd in Ippon
3rd in Kumite
Salomay McCullough (14-15 yrs.) Black Belt
2nd in Koshiki
2nd in Ippon
4th in Kumite
Sarai McCullough (16-17 yrs.) Black Belt
1st in Kata
1st in Koshiki
2nd in Ippon
3rd in Kumite
Ontario World Martial Arts Championships Feb 22-24, 2019 (NASKA) Results
Congrats to all of our KKG competitors: Joseph Miller, Jennifer Miller, Wiley Suskawics, Salomay McCullough, and Sarai McCullough. They all did a great job.
Their effort, as well as their parents’ support was greatly appreciated.
Their effort, as well as their parents’ support was greatly appreciated.
Jennifer Miller (11-12yrs.) Yellow Belt
3rd in Traditional Forms
3rd in Sparring
Salomay McCullough (14-15yrs.) Black Belt
2nd in Traditional Forms
2nd in Team Sparring
5th in Sparring
Sarai McCullough (16-17 yrs.) Black Belt
1st in Sparring
2nd in Team Sparring
2nd in Kata
3rd in Traditional Forms
3rd in Sparring
Salomay McCullough (14-15yrs.) Black Belt
2nd in Traditional Forms
2nd in Team Sparring
5th in Sparring
Sarai McCullough (16-17 yrs.) Black Belt
1st in Sparring
2nd in Team Sparring
2nd in Kata
Above Lt. to Rt.: Wiley Suskawics, Joseph Miller, & Jennifer Miller
Pictured Above: Jennifer Miller
Pictured Above: Salomay McCullough
Pictured Above: Sarai McCullough
King’s Karate & Grappling Receives USKA National Ranking
USKA Cactus Classic Karate Tournament Feb. 16, 2019
Sarai McCullough (16-17 yr. old) black belt:
1st in Kata
1st in Kumite
Salomay McCullough (14-15 yr. old) black belt:
2nd in Kata
2nd in Kumite
1st in Kata
1st in Kumite
Salomay McCullough (14-15 yr. old) black belt:
2nd in Kata
2nd in Kumite
