ATA Martial Arts Tournament Seasons Concludes with 25 State Champions
The ATA Martial Arts 2022-23 tournament season concluded with resounding success this past weekend. The West Chester, PA location ended with 25 State Champions who brought home an impressive combined 61 titles!
This year’s champions earned titles in a diverse array of martial arts events, including forms, sparring, weapons, musical forms, and team sparring. Our winners include 8 year old color belts all the way up to adult black belts.
The competition was fierce, with each participant showcasing their technical prowess, physical strength, and mental fortitude over the course of the season, which begins in August and runs until May.
Here are this year’s 2023 Pennsylvania State Champions:
Hanna Alderman – 3 titles
Paul Alderman – 4 titles
Stella Estrada – 1 title
Ethan Fernandez – 2 titles
Kaley Fitzpatrick – 2 titles
Kerrie Garrison – 3 titles
Aditi Gupta – 5 titles
Wesley Hicks – 5 titles
Sarah Jefferson – 2 titles
Vincent Jouan – 1 title
Master Kammas Kersch – 2 titles
Catherine Martin – 2 titles
Dr. Stephanie McGann – 8 titles
Aiden Miranda – 1 title
Lila Moffett – 1 title
C.J. Nichols – 4 titles
Weston Nichols – 1 title
Tobias Reynolds – 2 titles
Miles Suh – 1 title
Anabella Vitelli – 2 titles
Avary Wagner – 1 title
Devon Wagner – 2 titles
Korey Wunsch – 1 title
Amanda Young – 3 titles
Juan Zavaleta – 2 titles
These remarkable winners have proven that martial arts is not just about physical strength but also about mental discipline, focus, and respect. Their accomplishments this season serve as an inspiration to aspiring martial artists and a testament to the power of dedication and hard work.
ATA Martial Arts would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to all the winners, participants, instructors, and organizers who made this season a grand success. This season not only showcased the extraordinary talent in our state but also fostered a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship among the martial arts community.
The next step for many of these competitors is the Northeast District Championships, held in Lancaster, PA, where the possibility for more titles and a bid for World Championships will be on the line.