Martial Arts Incorporated's Christmas Olympics.
Martial Arts Incorporated held the first ever Martial Arts Christmas Olympics in Ireland on 21st December 2008 at their Dublin 7 studio. Male and female members ranging in age from 4 to 55 took part in this special event which was in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. Men and women competed in various different events including highest jump kick, most amount of punches in 60 seconds and best time on a martial arts fitness and strength circuit. The energetic spirit in all competitors was electric and they were all very well cheered on by the spectators as well as fellow competitors.
Two new M.A.I. black belts, Stephen Large and Robert Mikulic were presented with their 1st Dan certificates having completed a grueling 6 hour grade the weekend before.
The highlight of the day was the awarding of a 4th Dan black belt and certificate to senior instructor, Declan Kidd who performed an amazing display of record breaking martial arts endurance over a 6 day period.
All competitors gave it their all and left exhausted and happy. Over €7000 was raised which was more than expected due to the current economic climate. 100% of all money raised will go directly to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital.
Thank you to the following people who helped the event to run smoothly:
Video operator: Sinead Courtney
Photographers: Eddie Lawlor, Jenny Galander, Caroline Clifford
Record keeper: James Merrigan
Judges: Declan Kidd, Kiefer Crosbie, Colm O’Griobhtha, Louise Quinn, Derek Foley, Stephen Large
Here are the full results:
LITTLE NINJAS
Most powerful front kick: 1st Kevin Pavalache, 2nd Kyle Nillson Dunphy
Most roundhouse kicks in 60 secs: 1st Kyle Nillson Dunphy, 2nd Kevin Pavalache
Highest jumping front kick: 1st Kevin Pavalache, 2nd Kyle Nillson Dunphy
Longest jumping side kick: 1st Kevin Pavalache, 2nd Kyle Nillson Dunphy
Most punches in 60 secs: 1st Kevin Pavalache, 2nd Kyle Nillson Dunphy
Most pressups in 60 secs: 1st Kevin Pavalache, 2nd Kyle Nillson Dunphy
Most burpees in 60 secs: 1st Kevin Pavalache, 2nd Kyle Nillson Dunphy
Best time on circuit: 1st Kevin Pavalache, 2nd Kyle Nillson Dunphy
KICKING KIDS
Most powerful front kick: 1st Valentin Ciceu, 2nd Arnie Sasnkas, 3rd Glen Lawlor, 3rd James O Flynn
Most roundhouse kicks in 60 secs: 1st Valentin Ciceu, 2nd James O Flynn, 3rd Glen Lawlor
Highest jumping front kick: 1st Aoife Keogh, 2nd Eva Sasnauskaite, 3rd Arnie Sasnkas
Longest jumping side kick: 1st Valentin Ciceu, 2nd Robert Quinn, 3rd James O Flynn, 3rd Eva Sasnauskaite
Most punches in 60 secs: 1st Ryan Keogh, 2nd Dennis Dusmetov, 3rd Glen Lawlor, 3rd Aoife Keogh
Runner up: Robert Quinn, Aoife Keogh
Most pressups in 60 secs: 1st Dennis Dusmetov, 2nd Kevin Gociu, 3rd Ryan Keogh, 3rd Arnie Sasnkas
Runner up: Eva Sasnauskaite, Lauren Martin
Most burpees in 60 secs: 1st Aoife Keogh, 2nd Eva Sasnauskaite, 3rd Dennis Dusmetov, 3rd James O Flynn
Runner up: Arnie Sasnkas, Glen Lawlor
Best time on circuit: 1st Dennis Dusmetov, 2nd Aoife Keogh, 3rd Robert Quinn, 3rd James O Flynn
Runner up: Kevin Gociu, Arnie Sasnkas
TEENAGERS
Most powerful front kick: 1st Eddie Lawlor, 2nd Leanne Lawlor, 3rd Daire Byrne
Most roundhouse kicks in 60 secs: 1st Leanne Lawlor, 2nd Daire Byrne, 3rd Eddie Lawlor
Highest jumping front kick: 1st Daire Byrne, 2nd Victor Perets, 3rd Adam Smyth
Longest jumping side kick: 1st Daire Byrne, 2nd Leanne Lawlor, 3rd Adam Smyth
Most punches in 60 secs: 1st Leanne Lawlor, 2nd Victor Perets, 3rd Adam Smyth
Most pressups in 60 secs: 1st Leanne Lawlor, 2nd Victor Perets, 3rd Eddie Lawlor
Most burpees in 60 secs: 1st Eddie Lawlor, 2nd Victor Perets, 3rd Daire Byrne
Best time on circuit: 1st Victor Perets, 2nd Leanne Lawlor, 3rd Eddie Lawlor
ADULTS
Most powerful front kick: 1st Paul Scannell, 2nd James Merrigan, 3rd Warren Betts
Most roundhouse kicks in 60 secs: 1st Robert Swaine (133), 2nd Alan Donnelly (117), 3rd Georgie Maher (115)
Highest jumping front kick: 1st Robert Swaine, 2nd James Merrigan, 3rd Stephen Doyle
Longest jumping side kick: 1st Warren Betts, 2nd Robert Swaine, 3rd James Merrigan
Most punches in 60 secs: 1st Alan Donnelly (462), 2nd Warren Betts (432), 3rd Georgie Maher (412)
Most pressups in 60 secs: 1st Warren Betts (79), 2nd Alan Donnelly (78), 3rd Robert Swaine (75)
Most burpees in 60 secs: 1st Warren Betts (37), 2nd Alan Donnelly (33), 3rd James Merrigan (27)
Best time on circuit: 1st Warren Betts (0.58), 2nd Alan Donnelly (1.02), 3rd Declan Eustace (1.04)
“Very well done to everyone. It was great to see so many M.A.I. members at the event. The competitors were great and there was a great atmosphere. I laughed non stop throughout the day. The ‘Little Ninjas’ and the ‘Kicking Kids’ particularly impressed me with the amount of press ups and burpees they managed to do in 60 seconds! The look on the adult’s faces was very funny because some knew they wouldn’t be able to beat them. It was great the way everyone cheered each other on too. I was nervous that we wouldn’t raise much for the charity due to the recession and I was delighted to find out that we had raised more than I thought. Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital is such a good cause and I was shocked to find out that they get absolutely no government funding. There are still a few sponsorship cards outstanding which we need returned to us as soon as possible so that we can make the final presentation to the hospital. Please return yours asap if you haven’t done so already. Thank you to all those who helped run the event. Thank you to the competitors for giving it a go and to the spectators for showing their support. Again, very well done to everyone. I hope that you all enjoy and have an excellent Christmas break. See you at the Dojo in 2009. Happy New Year.”
Robert Devane
 Setting the rules. |
 Valentin flies. |
 The MAI crew. |
 Robert kicks. |
 A lot raised. |
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