For Immediate Release June 7, 2009 Contact: Ramon Hernandez 201-206-2705
ramon@northjerseyjudo.com This past weekend North Jersey Judo competitors threw their hats into the ring and entered the Summer Slam Judo Tournament held in Paterson, NJ every June. The tournament is hosted by Anthony Camal from Camal Judo in West Paterson, NJ. Charlieboy Cunningham from Pequannock, NJ (Team North Jersey Judo) took first place in his division going undefeated for 2 matches. Charlie won both his matches with full point throws for an instant win. This is Charlie’s second Judo tournament back from wrestling season. Brandon Kui from Wayne, NJ (Team North Jersey Judo) took first place in his division going undefeated for 3 matches. Brandon won 1 match by pin and the other 2 by throwing for a full point for instant wins. Brandon is New Jersey State Champion at the rec level at 85 pounds in wrestling. William Kui from Wayne, NJ (Team North Jersey Judo) took first place in his division going undefeated for 2 matches. William won both his matches by throwing for a full point. He also impressed everyone by using Kata Guruma (fireman’s carry) into a forward roll. William is also a talented wrestler. Christopher Martinelli from Pompton Plains, NJ (Team North Jersey Judo) took second place in his division winning 1 out of 2 matches. He secured his one win by throwing for Koshi Guruma (around the neck lock) for the instant win. Christopher also a Pequannock wrestler uses Judo to cross train in the off season. Ramon Hernandez Junior from Pompton Lakes, NJ (Team North Jersey Judo) took third place in his division. Junior’s win came by securing a Yuko Shiho Gatame (side control pin) holding down his opponent for 20 seconds. Joshua Myers from Pompton Lakes, NJ (Team North Jersey Judo) took a third place in his division but suffered an injury in his first match. This is Joshua’s second tournament so look for more from Josh later on in the summer time. Pete Tropona from Pompton Plains, NJ (Team North Jersey Judo) took second place and secured his one win by using a leg pick for an instant win in the last seconds of the match.  |  | Future Judokas | in training |
Charles Cunningham from Pequannock, NJ (Team North Jersey Judo) took first place winning against a black belt and school owner from New York twice. Charlie managed to go the full term of his 2 matches and got ahead on points to secure his wins for the gold medal. Notes from Coach: All competitors did very well at this tournament. Look for Team North Jersey Judo in the news as we prepare for more competition at the Keystone State Games in PA and the Shufu Tournament in MD during the summer to prepare for the East Coast Judo Championship in the fall. Special thanks to Anthony Camal and staff for running a smooth tournament. -END- Author: Ramon Hernandez, Head Coach Organization: North Jersey Judo Phone: 201-206-2705 E-Mail: ramon@northjerseyjudo.com | 
