Tuesday, January 13, 2009

January 2009 - Featured Athlete


Victoria Anna "Icky" Nunez


Rank: 1st Degree Black Belt (KKW)

Years in TKD: 13 years


Icky as she is fondly called is a feisty, independent, aggressive and outspoken young girl. Communicating with people and socializing has never been a problem for her. Whether it's an adult or a boy, Icky always seems to make people listen to her and attract their attention.


She is a joy to be with, never a dull moment with her. She can keep you entertained for hours with her stories, her questions and her one-liners. She always has to make a comment and her one-liners are so quick that people often stop in their tracks and stare at her with amazement. She is the ultimate athlete as she is competitive driven and a true sport fanatic. She played JV Volleyball (2 years) in High School which is a huge feat for her as her high school has over 5000 students. Can you imagine the try outs she had to undergo? On top of that she does taekwondo and have been doing it for 13 years, and has been actively competing in the Junior level for 3 years. Since her Birthday falls on December, she started competing in the 14-17 BB division at 13.


In the beginning, Taekwondo was a way for her to socialize with her friends. She never really took Taekwondo seriously until she started competing in the 14-17 division. In her first try in this division, Icky received 1st place in the Anaheim Qualifiers. Her expectation was to win her 1st fight, but she went all the way to the finals, clinching a berth to her 1st National event in the 14-17 BB division.

On top of Taekwondo and High School Sports, Icky as a Sophmore in High School, ran again for 10th grade Class Treasurer this year and won by a landslide. She is also in Youth Ministry at St. Anne’s Church and actively participates in church activities as a Peer Minister (EMMAEUS)

Her schedule is pretty busy, both in school and outside of school. She starts her school day, 1 period before normal school starts as she had to take an extra class in the morning, (0 Period) to accommodate her Leadership Class. At the end of her school day, she has Volleyball Practice until 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM if they have a game that day. After school and Volleyball (during volleyball season) is over, she has either Youth Ministry (Monday Nights) or Taekwondo (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Nights). Then on Saturdays, she has either Taekwondo practice or a tournament for volleyball or Taekwondo to attend. She likes being busy and enjoys all the activities that are currently occupying her time

As the 2009 Taekwondo season goes into full swing, Icky has tournaments in February, March, April and May that are already scheduled.


We wish you luck, ICKY, as you begin your Young Adult Life Journey! Think Big, Think Grand!


Friday, January 9, 2009

2009 US Open - Las Vegas NV (02/12/09-02/15/09)

This year, Manila Tae Kwon Do will be bringing 10 athletes to compete at the upcoming US Open Championship to be held this year in Las Vegas, NV. The competing athletes are:

12-13 Yr Old Black Belts
Lexy Bomagat - Bantamweight
Cheyenne Lewis - Lightweight

14-17 Yr Old Black Belts
Anna Ubando - Fin
Anthony Realin - Fin

Nico Bomagat - Fly

CJ Rivera - Bantam
Leo Yoshida - Bantam

Chelsea Ubando - Feather

Yazzy Bomagat - Welter

Icky Nunez - Middle

HAPPY NEW YEAR

We at Manila Tae Kwon Do hope that everyone had a great and safe Holiday. We are now in the New Year and each year brings new challenges and activities. The Year 2009 is an important year for Olympic-style sport Tae Kwon Do as this year, the USAT is hosting Senior and Junior Team Trials to select the athletes who will be representing Team USA in international competitions.

Please check back with us on updates and coming events. We welcome you to the 2009 Manila tae Kwon Do competition year. Good Luck and be safe, Always!

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