For Immediate Release
April 26, 2009 Contact: Ramon Hernandez 201-206-2705
ramon@northjerseyjudo.com This past weekend Judo competitors from NJ and NY came together to compete at the Cranford Judo Invitational hosted by Sensei Yoshisada Yonezuka, US Olympic Head Coach at the 1992 and 1988 summer games and Head Instructor at the Cranford Judo Karate Center. Charlie Cunningham from Pequannock, NJ (Team North Jersey Judo) took first place in his division going undefeated for 2 matches. Charlie comes fresh off a long wrestling season and still at it as he prepares to compete in both wrestling and Judo this summer. Christopher Martinelli from Pompton Plains, NJ (Team North Jersey Judo) took third place in his division. Christopher also a Pequannock wrestler uses Judo to cross train in the off season. Chris will be working hard to prepare for the Summer Slam this coming June. Taylor Carmichael from Pompton Plains, NJ (Team North Jersey Judo) took first place in her division going undefeated for 2 matches. Taylor hasn’t tasted defeat yet. She won the New Jersey State Title early last month. Pete Tropona from Pompton Plains, NJ (Team North Jersey Judo) competed in a big division winning 2 out of 4 matches. This was Pete’s first Judo tournament. Pete got the crowd to give out a “WOW” when he threw one of his opponents using a single leg for a full point throw. Bill Paranto from Butler, NJ (Team North Jersey Judo) competed in a big division winning 2 out of 4 matches. One of his throws was a shoulder throw for an instant win. Look for Bill to make a bigger splash this summer on the tournament circuit. Bill is in his last year at Rutgers University. Derek Bustinck from Wayne, NJ (Team North Jersey Judo) competed in a big division winning 3 out of 5 matches. This also was Derek’s first Judo tournament. Derek, a former wrestler and wrestling coach, picked up Judo with his son Derek Jr. to cross train his son for his wrestling career that he will start in Nov of 2009. Father and son tandem enjoy Judo very much. Notes from Coach: All competitors did very well at this tournament. I want to especially congratulate Peter Tropona and Derek Bustinck as it was their first action at a Judo tournament. They both did great. Look out for Team North Jersey Judo as we prepare to make a big impact at the Summer Slam held in June in Paterson, NJ. Results for the Cranford Judo Invitation can be found at http://www.cranfordjkc.com/. Special thanks to Sensei Yoshisada Yonezuka and his staff for running a great event and Billy Martin and his officials. -END- Author: Ramon Hernandez, Head Coach Organization: North Jersey Judo Phone: 201-206-2705 E-Mail: ramon@northjerseyjudo.com
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