Earlier this month, several members from Triumph Martial Arts competed in a Regional ATA Martial Arts tournament in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In total, 14 Triumph members made the drive to participate in the 35th Annual Sioux Falls Regional ATA Martial Arts Tournament, hosted by 9th-degree black belt, Grand Master Larry Hoover.

Master Matt White, 6th degree Black Belt and Chief Instructor, commented, “We had a tremendous showing of support for the largest ATA tournament in our Region, and we couldn’t be happier. For many of the Triumph members who competed this weekend, it was their very first tournament experience, and that is amazing. Mrs. White and I are extremely proud of everyone who stepped up to compete.”

Highlights of the tournament include several medal-winning performances by Triumph Martial Arts students in a variety of divisions and categories, including: Traditional Forms, Traditional Weapons, Combat Weapons, and Sparring. Their accomplishments underscored the dedication and commitment they’ve poured into their training.

Triumph Member Tournament Results from Pella:
George Bellinger (Triumph-Pella): 2nd Place in Forms and 3rd Place in One Step Sparring
Audrey Howe (Triumph-Pella): 2nd Place in Forms
Makenna Lewin (Triumph-Pella): 1st Place in Forms and 2nd Place in Sparring
Pam Van Wyk (Triumph-Pella): 2nd Place in Forms
Hope Vos (Triumph-Pella): 1st Place in Sparring and 2nd Place in Forms
Brock Welch (Triumph-Pella): 1st Place in Forms

“We are so proud of every student who stepped onto the mats at the Sioux Falls Tournament,” says White. “Their personal achievements and successes underscore the exceptional martial arts training provided at Triumph Martial Arts and are a direct reflection of the unwavering commitment of our instructors as well as the strength of our martial arts community.”

Triumph Martial Arts is a martial arts and self-defense school, with locations in both Pella and Clive that specializes in Carlos Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, KMF-AC Krav Maga, and ATA Martial Arts.