United Martial Arts Academy

841 North Main Street – London, KY 40741 – (606) 862-6556

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FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE 2/8/06

Five members from United Martial Arts Academy, located on North Main Street in London placed at the American Karate and Jiu-Jitsu Nationals held in Columbus, Ohio.

Scott Hope, Sandy Bickish and Dameon Roberts earned gold medals in the Jiu-jitsu competition and were named AKJU National Champions. John Porter and Michael Ball won runner-up status, receiving silver medals.

In Jiu-jitsu no strikes are permitted, which allows competitors to focus entirely on grappling strategy. Rules vary from one organization to another, but most Jiu-jitsu competitions can be won by tap-out or decision. If the time limit is reached, judges render a decision by awarding points for throws, ground control and submission attempts.

“The outstanding results of this competition highlight the good technique that Scott Hope is teaching in his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu classes,” commented UMA owner Jeremy Patton. “We teach basic grappling in all our programs and we’re confident that our students are learning the skills necessary for competition or self-defense.”

“I’m proud of our performance and the effort everyone is putting forth,” said Hope. “We’re looking forward to the next competition.”

Those interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can contact United Martial Arts Academy at 862-6556 or visit kentuckymartialarts.com.

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Scott Hope, Michael Ball, Sandy Bickish, John Porter, Dameon Roberts