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Recap from Lonestar

Greg Beaver’s Lone Star Open re-established Texas’ position in the NASKA world tour after this past weekend’s event. It’s been well over ten years since Master Al Garza hosted a NASKA event in the state of Texas. Last year we got a brief taste of the southern hospitality and that Austin could host a first class tournament. But this year we got to see firsthand that the talent attending the NASKA events would be first class and the Lone Star Open would go above and beyond to host a world class event. One thing is for sure; the Lone Star Open has arrived and is here to stay.

This was without question a very interesting weekend. Friday night and Saturday Daytime events were well-run but the addition of a lot of new divisions opened the door for some new faces. Perhaps the talk of the weekend was the return of Rudy Reynon. Taking the men’s extreme weapons division and surprising those in attendance, Reynon walked in with no seed in all of his divisions and, like his mentor, proved the underdog can emerge victorious. In retrospect, it seems that was the message of the weekend, the underdog can emerge victorious.

With a number of upsets in various divisions perhaps the additional divisions and the new 2010 NASKA rules/guidelines were exactly what the competitors were looking for.
It would be hard to name everyone who did a spectacular job this weekend in Austin, Texas. However, the talent of the individuals on stage at the Lone Star Open for the Overall Grand Championships made the night time finals one of the closest and most exciting competitions ever.

To the youth Forms and Weapons competitors, for all putting on spectacular performances that made the judges’ job even harder than usual. To Jennifer Espina for one of the most innovative bo katas to be performed to date. To Will Cornell for performing for something bigger than winning as he is a true martial artists and role model, be sure to check out his post show interview on KICKgen Live. To the Men’s C/M/X weapons division consisting of Kalman Csoka, Jarrett Leiker and Rudy Reynon for continuing to inspire younger individuals to continue to grow as martial artists. Lastly, to Alex Lane and Ross Levine, for fighting it out to the buzzer every time.
If you missed this past weekend you missed more than just the first event of the 2010 World Tour Season, the Live Stream Chat during the Night Time finals, and the astounding talent that we were privileged to see in all the competitors, forms and fighting, that put forth nothing less than 100% effort. If you missed the Lone Star Open you missed history in the making. A chance to be a part of some World Tour Changes that clearly resulted in showcasing the world’s best talent in forms, weapons and fighting .

So be sure not to miss the events on the world tour that are coming up. The Compete Nationals is next and KICKgen LIVE will be there covering the event with photos, videos, updates, and a re-broadcast of the finale. Following the Compete Nationals in the Amerikick Internationals, Ocean State Nationals, Quebec Open, and Gator Nationals. Be sure to mark your calendar to become a part of history in the making and witness firsthand the extraordinary talent in attendance at each of these events.


If you missed the event you can still fill out the survey at NASKANEWS.COM. Your opinion is important and now there is a place to voice it.

To see a re-broadcast of the finale from Lone Star go to KICKgen LIVE.

Guest Host with Lauren Kearney on KICKgen LIVE at Lonestar

Ever wondered if you would be as great in front of the camera as you are on stage? Sure you are – and now is your chance to PROVE IT!

From now through Tuesday January 26th, enter to win an opportunity to guest host with Lauren Kearney on KICKgen LIVE at the Lonestar Open, January 30th. Not only will you be on camera with Lauren, you will also be presenting one of the awards on stage during the show.

Who is qualified to enter:
1. Registered KICKgen members
2. Anyone ages 10-18 planning to attend Lonestar Open, January 29th in Austin, TX

What do you have to do to enter?
1. Create a 15 second video explaining why you would be awesome in front of the camera with Lauren.
Anyone using any foul languages, photos, or gestures is immediately disqualified.
2. Upload your video to the category Lonestar Contest.

Here’s how:

• Log in as a registered member.
• Go to the videos page and choose upload - LOG IN FIRST!
• Go to categories and choose the Choose “LONESTAR CONTEST” category.
• Click on upload and choose whether to upload directly from your computer or to embed from youtube.
• In the title type your name and LONESTAR CONTEST.
• In the description type your name and LONESTAR CONTEST. If you embed this video you will need to change this information.
• Fill in the captcha and click add.
• Upload your video and then click upload or update if you embed.
• GO BACK to the site and CHECK to make sure your video is added.

That’s it – you’re entered into the contest and the winner will be announced on Wednesday 27th. The winner will be selected by a panel of KICKgen judges and notified privately first. After private notification, the winner will be announced publically. Anu questions? Please feel free to email KICKgen at support@kickgen.com.

Want more information about Lonestar?

January News

Hello everyone,

Here at KICKgen, we have some news: comings, goings and new tournaments on our schedule

First of all for those of you who met Bethany Mott, she had decided to leave KICKgen for a job in Virginia. This is really great for her because her family wanted to move there. So far she is working hard and enjoying the change in climate. We will miss her but she is very happy.

But KICKgen was blessed with a new team member whose skills are a real asset in digital media. If you haven’t met Emily Davidson, she is here and can be reached at 1-866-660-4707 x 702 or emily@kickgen.com . Emily and I will be your team for customer service.

Also, in addition to KICKgen LIVE as a support venue for competitive karate, we added circuit marketing to our list of products and have added the following circuits and tournaments: KICK USA, Black Belts for Christ, The Southeast Tour, The Lonestar Open, Gator Nationals, The Capitol Classics – Chinese Open, Dixieland Nationals, and The US Open World Championships.

Yes, you’re going to see KICKgen all over the place this year. We’re attending as many tournaments as we can and will be there to photograph and film you! Please come up and say hi when you see us!!

KICKgen LIVE also plans on being at a lot of tournaments this year. So far these are the tournaments we’re lined up to cover:

Lonestar Open: January 29th- 30th
Gator Nationals: May 14th – 15th
US Open World Championships: July 9th – 10th
US Capitol Classics & Chinese Open: July 30th –Aug 1
Dixieland Nationals: August 13th – 14th

Why aren’t more tournaments LIVE streamed by KICKgen?
Do you enjoy watching KICKgen LIVE? Be sure to mention this to all the promoters you run into this year. Ask them why their tournament isn’t LIVE streamed by KICKgen?