The 17th. Annual Captain Tamara Long-Archuleta
Memorial Open Karate Championships
October 19, 2024
The tournament was a great success! 165 Competitors from 16 schools for a day of excellent competition. Thanks to everyone’s support we were able to raise $3000.00 for the Captain Tamara Long-Archuleta Scholarship Program to be awarded next year. 71 scholarships have been awarded for a total of $48,500.00. On the Scholarship Info page all recipients are listed.
Our opening prayer was delivered by Rev. Robert Browning, Church of the Redeemer
The Women Veteran Warriors presented the Colors
The National Anthem was performed by Isabella Carrillo
Black Belt Kata Grand Champion
Julia Kim
Kim’s Martial Arts
Black Belt Women Kumite Grand Champion
Kimberly Coleman
Belen Goju Ryu Karate
Black Belt Men Kumite Grand Champion
William Pleasant
Rio Rancho, NM
Adult Kyu Kata Grand Champion
Chris Hall
Four Winds Martial Arts
Advance Youth Kata Grand Champion
Alen Nguyen
Mountain Eagle Martial Arts Academy
Intermediate Youth Kata Grand Champion
Ximena Medrando
Vipers
Beginner Youth Kata Grand Champion
Lilianna Nevarez
Vipers
Adult Evening Class
with trophies
Senior Youth class
with trophies
Junior Youth Class
with trophies
Tiny Tots Class
with trophies
Morning Adult Class
with trophies
The following are pictures from the tournament including FaceBook postings by others of the pictures they took. Enjoy!
