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Grubbs named USMAA Instructor of Year for ’07

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Local Karate instructor Michael Grubbs has been recognized once again for his achievements in the martial arts, this time by the United States Martial Arts Association.

Grubbs, who owns and operates McMinnville School of Karate, was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Association International Hall of Fame as Instructor of the Year for 2007. Grubbs was on hand to receive the award at the induction ceremony held on July 28 in St. Peters, Mo.

In June Grubbs was honored at the Bluegrass National Karate Championships in Louisville, Ky. as the Regional Sport Karate Circuit Triple Champion in the men’s 40 and over division. Grubbs has received the Triple Crown Championship Award two years in a row, both in 2005 and 2006.

McMinnville School of Karate teaches the Wado System of Karate. Grubbs offers classes for children ages five and up, teenage classes and adult classes. The school is open Tuesday and Thursday for day and evening classes and on Wednesday and Fridays for evening classes. McMinnville School of Karate is located at 101A Mullican Street.

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