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Frank Pennington Jr's
United Karate Studio
United Karate Studio
From left: Josiah Pruett, Mike Miller, Lex Law, Clint Law, Frank Pennington Jr., Nate Crawford, Cheryl Yaley,
Jim Hooper, Morgan Brown
Jim Hooper, Morgan Brown
Flying side kick Nate meets martial arts legend Bill "Superfoot" Wallace
Jake Myer battles it out in his first MMA fight.
Mr. Pennington is a certified referee for the ISCF, a full contact/ MMA sanctioning body.
Mr. Pennington with student Nathan Crawford after his
first MMA win
first MMA win
Yes, point fighters really do know how to fight.
Nate Crawford sinks in a triangle choke.
A defensive back kick can knock the fight out of someone. A solid reverse punch.
Morgan Brown does it all, fighting, forms and weapons...a real champion!
As a competitive sport Karate builds confidence, character and a positive attitude as well as a true sense of
acheivement.
acheivement.
Kata competition at Mr. Pennington's tournament Kata practice during the kids class.
The adult class practices wrist locks and
self defense
self defense
Sparring class. Backfist.
Post MMA fight photos, Mr. Pennington congratulates
his fighters after a hard night of competition.
his fighters after a hard night of competition.
Sparring is a large part of UKS curriculum, teaching
both adults and children how to practically utilize
the techniques they are taught.
both adults and children how to practically utilize
the techniques they are taught.
Mr. Pennington watches and gives pointers during
sparring
sparring
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Tim Eaves (Right) Places 1st in Mens Light weight
sparring at the Battle of Atlanta, one of the largest,
oldest, and most respected open tournaments in
the world! Nate Crawford pulls 3rd in Light heavy
sparring at the Battle of Atlanta, one of the largest,
oldest, and most respected open tournaments in
the world! Nate Crawford pulls 3rd in Light heavy
You wont get to meet legends like Don "the dragon"
Wilson by going to just any karate studio
Wilson by going to just any karate studio
Battle of Atlanta team fighters: Girls Team from left - Jais Matta, Malaka Awad, Amanda Law Mens Team from left -
Ibrahim Awad, Chuck Langston, Nathan Crawford (in back). Tim didn't do team fighting at the Battle, so whys he in
the picture? Because you don't say no to Tim....you just dont! :-)
Ibrahim Awad, Chuck Langston, Nathan Crawford (in back). Tim didn't do team fighting at the Battle, so whys he in
the picture? Because you don't say no to Tim....you just dont! :-)
United competitors pose after Mr. Pennington's tournament Aug 30, 2008.
