Rick Patrick: rick@greenepublishing.com
On Saturday, Oct. 22, a group of youngsters from Randy Krueger's Tang Soo Do martial arts class traveled to Gainesville, Fla., to participate in the Eighth Annual Kickin' It Martial Arts Tournament. This is an annual tournament held in Gainesville, Fla., to raise funds for Stop Children's Cancer. Over the years, this tournament has raised over $30,000 to help stop childhood cancer.
From the group of 11 Rising Warriors team members from Madison, five came home with medals in sparring competition. Jayden Jackson won first place in his age division. Logan Krueger took third place in his category. Nevaeh Krueger won first place in her division. Tyler Bevel won second place in his age category. Jackson Mugge took third place in his age division.
The style of martial arts taught locally by Randy Krueger is called Tang Soo Do. It is a form of martial arts that originated in Korea and is very similar to Tae Kwon Do, another Korean-based martial art. Tang Soo Do features seven tenants that are interwoven throughout every aspect of the training. Those are: integrity, concentration, perseverance, respect and obedience, self-control, humility and an indomitable spirit. These tenants are taught and nurtured in new and experienced students, regardless of skill level.
Locally, classes are taught at Kingdom Fit, located at 295 SW Rutledge St., in Madison. Randy Krueger has 15 years of experience and takes students five years of age and up. Classes are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students may enroll at any time. For more information, please call Randy Krueger at (386) 205-1176.
