Learn from the Champions in Anchorage, AK
Sensei Tanaka knows what it takes to be a champion, and he and his team of self-defense training experts will work with you to help you achieve your full potential in Karate. Over the years, our dojo has trained some of the top-performing karate athletes in the country, and we're proud to display their accomplishments.
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Learn more about our champions
Vassar William Louie Bradford
Vassar’s most recent accomplishment is winning the 2011 USA Nationals Gold Medalist for Kata Elite Competition for the fourth consecutive year with the help and instruction of Sensei Tanaka.
Emma Andrews
Emma’s most recent accomplishment is winning the 2010 USA Nationals Silver Medalist for Female Advance Elite Kata.
Hunter Guarino
Hunter’s most recent accomplishment is winning the gold medal for the USA in the 18th Maccabiah Games.
Jesse Boese
Jesse became the youngest student to pass the black belt examination on October 4, 2008.
Results for 2010 USA Karate Nationals
As reported in the Anchorage Daily News, on July 13, 2010, ten of Tanaka's Martial Arts Academy students from Anchorage garnered 13 medals during the Karate Nationals. This includes earning six gold, three silver, and four bronze. The award recipients for each medal are:
Gold Medals
Vassar Bradford, Men's Advanced Elite Kata;
Austin Mahan, 18-34 yrs. Male Intermediate Kata;
Austin Mahan, Men's Intermediate Bo; Lauren Lick, 12 yrs. Female Advanced Kata;
Krista Mahan, 11 yrs. Female Intermediate Kata;
Krista Mahan, 10-11 yrs. Female Intermediate Bo.
Silver Medals
Emma Andrew, 18-20yrs. Female Advanced Elite Kata;
Wil Troxel, 10-11 yrs. Male Intermediate Bo;
Brayden Mahan, 13-14yrs. Male Int. Bo.
Bronze Medals
Austin Mahan, 18-34 yrs. Male Intermediate Kumite;
Krista Mahan, 11 yrs. Female Intermediate Kumite;
Emma Andrew, 18-20 yrs. Female Advanced Elite Kumite;
Brayden Mahan, 13 yrs. Male Intermediate Kata.
