Six athletes from MTC traveled to Detroit, Michigan for the 2008 Senior Nationals and Junior Olympics, and came home with 8 medals.
Kyle Hammond won three gold medals. One each for sparring in the Elite Open Divisions of the Senior and Junior Nationals and also for his performance in the 14-17 year old Black Belt forms division. Austin James won gold for sparring in the 18-32 year old Male Light Weight Open. Dylan Ardiana won bronze for sparring. Hunter Paulson won bronze in Sparring and Bronze in Forms. Mark Miller won Bronze in Forms. Ryan Watson competed in his first nationals and came home having had the right experience to spur him on for next year. All athletes were coached by Mr. Rosbarsky who also coached Jackson Wahlder from Kalispell to gold in sparring. Abbey Ardiana made the trip to support the team but was unable to compete due to past injuries.
from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky
