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Team Power Kix, based in North Stafford, gave impressive performances at multiple events in the U.S. and Mexico.
First, they competed in the 2015 US Open TaeKwonDo Championships in Orlando, Florida this past January. Over 2000 athletes from more than 15 countries competed at this event, according to a press release.
Joey Rohal won a bronze medal in the Junior Division.
Other participants included Devon Lewis, Alison Fetchko, Jordan Stewart, Wardell Samotshozo, Ernest Samotshozo, Charlie Buset, Kym Buset, Taylor MacLeod, Matt Gallagher, Matt Allen, Keegan Chaney, Brandon Curry, Joey Rohal, Hunter Cobb, Mathew Vickers, Landri Vickers, Emily Allen, Brayden Hanny, Adeeb Shuhaite and Omar Shuhaite.
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Keegan Chaney, who was unable to participate in the 2015 Virginia State TaeKwonDo Championships Official USAT National Qualifier last month, made a road trip to South Plainfield, New Jersey with Team New Jersey Head Coach Peter Bardatos.
Keegan won gold and qualified for 2015 USA National championships that will be held in July in Austin, Texas.
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Then, Team Power Kix were successful at the Pan American Games Qualifying event where U.S. athletes claimed 11 medals and secured four quota spots for the 2015 Pan American Games at the Mexico Open International TaeKwonDo Championships.
Team Power Kix brought home two bronze medals, which is very impressive for the Pan American Games. Charles Buset won bronze in the Senior Division, and Hunter Cobb won bronze in the Junior Division.
Other participants included Devon Lewis, Alison Fetchko, Jordan Stewart, Wardell Samotshozo, Charlie Buset, Taylor MacLeod, Matt Gallagher, Keegan Chaney, Brandon Curry, Joey Rohal, Hunter Cobb, Mathew Vickers, Landri Vickers, Brayden Hanny and Adeeb Shuhaite.
The Virginia State Taekwondo Championship Qualifier will be held Saturday, May 9, in Fredericksburg, Virginia at Riverbend High School.
Team Power Kix is a non-profit organization lead by 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist Arlene Limas. Coach Limas is currently one of the AAU National Team Coaches and owner of Power Kix Martial Arts.
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