ANNUAL AWARDS RESULTS FOR
2004
Martial Artist of the Year
Mr. Enrique Caballero, 1st Dan Black Belt - BIO
Mr. Enrique Caballero has a current instructor degree with the USCDKA. He is currently the Lead Instructor for the evening classes at the San Antonio AIT school. Mr. Caballero possesses every ingredient of a true martial artist. His spirit and love of the arts is unsurpassed. Mr. Caballero's physical and mental transformation over the past year has been tremendous. Not only did he test for and pass his 1st Dan testing, but he also incorporated a marathon (26.2 miles!) into his training. The dedication and commitment required for both of these feats is amazing and he was able to complete both tasks with very good results. His spirit is contagious and no one is more deserving of this award than he is! He has improved tremendously and has been motivated to keep the school going by constantly looking for new students. His spirit and enthusiasm is contagious.
Instructor of the Year
Master Instructor Clint Boit, 5th Dan Black Belt - BIO
This is Master Boit's 7th consecutive Instructor of the Year Award.
Master Boit ensures that the value of a black belt really means something. In this age of instant black belt schools, it's great that someone can truly earn and feel good about his or her achievement. He conducts his classes with a great focus on the student. This respect is the one thing that keeps classes orderly without any of that “other” stuff. Respect tends to be reciprocal. Thanks to a large part of his personal involvements, the school has a family atmosphere. It’s always been supportive and has a very remarkable lack of ego. Master Boit has had a very successful year! Instructing numerous students, different belt ranks at once, successful black belt & color belt promotions, planning a seminar, and attending competitions and seminars with other schools.
Student of the Year
Mr. Edward Najera, 4th Gup Blue Belt
Mr. Edward Najera is an outstanding student and has a current USCDKA membership. He is the schools preimere SWAT leader and he displays an awesome positive and friendly attitude. He enjoys Taekwondo and excels in the Martial Arts in and out of class. AIT National Ranking List Mr. Najera in 13th place in testing performance.
On 15 & 16 Nov 03, Mr. Najera (one of four students from AIT) attended the Austin Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, & Hapkido Seminar. On 14 Feb 04, Mr. Najera attended his first tournament. He participated in the 2004 Austin Taekwondo Games. He achieved 1st place in Sparring. On 13 Mar 04, Mr. Najera again attended a tournament. He participated in the AAU Texas State Championship tournament. He achieved 1st place in Forms and 1st place in Sparring; earning the title of Texas State Champion!
Throughout his great achievements, he has retained his humility and thirst for training. His desire to learn and his poignant questions push the instructors to become better.
Competitor of the Year
Mr. Edward Najera, 4th Gup Blue Belt
Mr. Edward Najera is an outstanding student and has a current USCDKA membership. Mr. Najera has a positive and friendly attitude. He enjoys Taekwondo and excels in the Martial Arts in and out of class. AIT National Ranking List Mr. Najera in 13th place in testing performance.
On 15 & 16 Nov 03, Mr. Najera (one of four students from AIT) attended the Austin Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, & Hapkido Seminar. On 14 Feb 04, Mr. Najera attended his first tournament. He participated in the 2004 Austin Taekwondo Games. He achieved 1st place in Sparring. On 13 Mar 04, Mr. Najera again attended a tournament. He participated in the AAU Texas State Championship tournament. He achieved 1st place in Forms and 1st place in Sparring; earning the title of Texas State Champion!
Throughout his great achievements, he has retained his humility and thirst for training. His desire to learn and his poignant questions push the instructors to become better.
Most Improved of the Year
Mr. Enrique Caballero, 1st Dan Black Belt - BIO
Mr. Enrique Caballero has a current instructor degree with the USCDKA. He is currently the Lead Instructor for the evening classes at the San Antonio AIT school. Mr. Caballero possesses every ingredient of a true martial artist. His spirit and love of the arts is unsurpassed. Mr. Caballero's physical and mental transformation over the past year has been tremendous. Not only did he test for and pass his 1st Dan testing, but he also incorporated a marathon (26.2 miles!) into his training. The dedication and commitment required for both of these feats is amazing and he was able to complete both tasks with very good results. His spirit is contagious and no one is more deserving of this award than he is! He has improved tremendously and has been motivated to keep the school going by constantly looking for new students. His spirit and enthusiasm is contagious.
