GSKS students shine at Smyrna

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.)

Martial arts students and instructors from Gary Steele Karate Studio brought home big black belt victories from the Battle of Tennessee, which was recently held in Smyrna.

Leading the way was head instructor Paul Byars, with two black belt victories in forms.

Other big wins included Richard Bennett, who took second in weapons and third in fighting, and Debbie Cameron, who was second in intermediate fighting and third in traditional forms.

Also bringing home gold from the tourney were Kacie Goodson, who was second in black belt creative forms, and J.T. Mitchell, who took third in his division of black belt creative forms. Black belt Aaron Thomas was fourth in fighting.

Roy Tucker, a brown belt, took third in fighting, while Pascual Esparza finished fourth in fighting while competing as a novice.

For more information on the studio and its programs, call 473-KICK (5425).

PHOTO INFO:
Gary Steele Karate students who recently competed in The Battle of Tennessee tournament included, front row, from left, Cheyenne Cobb and Kacie Goodson. Second row, instructor Becky Myers, J.T. Mitchell, Roy Tucker and Debbie Cameron. Back row, instructor Richard Bennett, head instructor Paul Byars and instructor Joshua Davenport. (Rob Nunley photo)