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FEATURE STORIES
by Sarah, Kim, Tiffany and Maria

NEWS
Over 4 million visitors! Thanks kids!

The hottest online talk show dedicated to kids in the martial arts. NOW PLAYING!

SPOT LIGHT ON
Richie Bichara / Competitor of The Month
Ranked first in the 12-l3yrs old Boys Black Belt Youth Traditional Weapons, this year he finished first in both Traditional Weapons and Open Weapons at the U.S. Open in Orlando, Florida, one of the most prestigious competitions in the world, Richie is currently a member of Shihan Arturo Espina’s Team Sansei. Exclusive interview on the hottest kids talk show online KKTVO!

Tommy Paquet
Exclusive interview
Catch Tommy Paquet's exclusive performance on KKTVO in Part 3. Tori Andreozzi chats with Tommy and has a few laughs in Part 4.

KICK/USA
Welcome Back!! I hope that you have enjoyed your summer vacation. It is time to get back to school & get back to competition. The final KICK/USA events of the regular season are starting next week.

New Kids Hall of Fame Inductees
July and August 2003 Congratulations!
Richie Bichara, Tommy Paquet, Taylor Lautner and Becca Ross!

Martial Arts Chat
Open 24 -7...It's free!

School of the Month
Bobby Lawrence Karate /  kwonshu karate
Summer goes by much to fast. Soon the season will change and it will be time for us kids to go back to school. Going back to school is an exciting time filled with new challenges, new friendships and new things to learn. Bobby Lawrence Karate helps kids in many ways to make the new school year better.

Summer Martial Arts Training Seminar a Huge Success 
sponsored by Huard's Jiu Jitsu Karate.

  This is my Hero, ordinary or not! WINNER!
Do you see a hero as someone with super-powers? It may not be the case, 
but it sure seems that way..

Sports Writer's Wanted
Get Published Free! Do you like to write or tell stories? We need tournament competition news, opinions or training tips, please send it to news

Coming Next Month!
TAYLOR LAUTNER
Exclusive interview with the top junior martial artist in the world Taylor Lautner!

Who is Mike Chat ?
We'll tell you...

Watch Kids Karate Television Online! A new show dedicated to all the talented kids into today's new martial arts. Featuring Sport Karate’s biggest stars and NASKA World Champions. 
Starring Tori Andreozzi and Meagan Forsythe.

SPOT LIGHT ON 
Richie Bichara

Competitor of The Month
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Ranked first in the 12-l3yrs old Boys Black Belt Youth Traditional Weapons, this year Richie finished first in both Traditional Weapons and Open Weapons at the U.S. Open in Orlando, Florida, one of the most prestigious competitions in the world, Richie is currently a member of Shihan Arturo Espina’s Team Sansei.

Kids Karate Television Online interviewed Richie Bichara at the 2003 Battle of Maine. You can watch our exclusive interview click 
(24 min)

Taylor Lautner
Coming Next Month!
EXCLUSIVE!
Meet the hottest junior martial artist in the world today. A complete athlete...a master in the making! Our reporter had a awesome interview with Taylor...don't miss it, coming next month!!!

Tommy Paquet
Tommy Paquet is just incredible! The most outstanding athlete I have ever met. He sets the standard and everyone follows! His musical forms are stunning to watch.  You can catch Tommy Paquet's exclusive performance on Kids Karate Television Online Part 3 at the 2003 Battle of Maine. With the help of an interpreter Tommy chats with Tori Andreozzi and has a few laughs in Part 4 exclusively on Kids Karate Television Online..

   7:03 min       24 min

KICK/USA
"Kids In Competition Karate"

Welcome Back!!
    I hope that you have enjoyed your Summer Vacation. It's time to get back to School & get back to competition. The final KICK/USA events of the regular season are starting next week. 

September 6 starts are all 3 Regional Championships. September 26 & 27 is The 8th Annual KICK/USA Florida State Championships at Brevard Community College in Titusville. The KICK/USA Junior Nationals will be October 24-26 at Disney's Martial Arts Festival at Disney's Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World.

The last chance to be a KICK/USA Member for the 2003 season is September 6. You do not have to be a member, but members receive entry fee discounts & point rankings toward State Championship Recognition. You can sign up at http://www.kickusa.com 

"Kids In Competition Karate"
Disney's Martial Arts Festival
Phone: 407-897-6856

The KICK/USA Maryland State Championships have been scheduled for September 20, 2003

September 26 & 27
KICK/USA Florida State Championships
Friday Evening 9/26 - Florida State Team Championships
Saturday 9/27 - Florida State Individual Championships

Disney's Martial Arts Festival
Featuring The KICK/USA Junior Nationals
October 24-26
Disney's Wide World of Sports

School of the Month
Bobby Lawrence Karate/kwonshu karate
Summer goes by much to fast. Soon the season will change and it will be time for us kids to go back to school. Going back to school is an exciting time filled with new challenges, new friendships and new things to learn. Bobby Lawrence Karate helps kids in many ways to make each new school year better.

Martial Arts Chat is where everyone's kickin it. Open 24 -7...It's free! For kids only!

THE 2003 BATTLE OF ATLANTA STANDS PROUD, 
AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST WELL KNOWN, WIDELY RESPECTED AND MOST HIGHLY RATED EVENTS: NASKA AAAAA RATED WORLD TOUR PKC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP… 

MORE THAN $13,000.00 in CASH AWARDS MORE THAN 2800 AWARDS 

FRIDAY 9/5/03 & SATURDAY 9/6/03…SKI AA RATED…. IKC A RATED.
September 5 – 6, 2003 www.battleofatlanta.com

WORLD CHAMPION SUMMER SPORT KARATE TRAINING  SEMINAR A HUGE SUCCESS

photo and story courtesy  Mark Huard

Recently  NASKA WORLD CHAMPIONS  Daniel Sterling and Matthew Emig were in the Waterville ME area for a SUMMER MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING SEMINAR. Sponsored by the HUARD’S JIU JITSU KARATE schools of Winslow and Fairfield. Sterling and Emig are both members of TEAM PAUL MITCHELL, the #1 Martial Arts competition team in the World.

So you want to be in a Martial Arts Movie!
by Michele Seidman

Michele Seidman's Hollywood Advise Column
THE BIZ! There is a strong trend towards hiring the new "action actors." The action actor is a new breed of animal. The amount of time spent training in both crafts (acting and martial arts) can be exhausting and rewarding. Naturally the directors and producers look for actors who...
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Funds For Writers
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Welcome to Mr. McCallum's Class 2+2 = 4  
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Trivia Contest Results 
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Sarah's Competition Corner
  Sarah's Corner is dedicated to girls in the martial.

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