2009 US Open Karate Championship and the Battle Of Atlanta.
The tension had been building for weeks as the weekend of the US open drew nearer. Everyone was extremely excited and focused as they honed their skills in preparation for this international event. Not only was this to be the first time Purple Dragon GA competed in the US open, it would be the first time for many of its students to meet their brothers and sisters from across the country and around the world. Trinidad and Tobago, The Cayman Islands, Antigua, and many other countries were out in force to represent Purple Dragon at this prestigious martial arts event. Everywhere you turned there were the familiar purple and yellow colors of the purple dragon family. They huddled along the sidelines cheering-on and supporting those who were giving their all in the heat of competition. When the dust had settled and it was time to head back home, nearly every Purple dragon student had earned trophies or medals to display proudly in their dojo where they work tirelessly to learn and perfect their art. No sooner had Purple dragon GA returned home to celebrate their victory when the training for the next event began….. The Battle of Atlanta! Within two weeks Purple Dragon GA was back out on the floor proving this time to a more local crowd that We are Purple Dragon! and we came to win!! A few familiar faces from past tournaments and many new ones greeted the students as the morning of the battle arrived. Several new Purple Dragon students got their first taste of competition that morning and in fitting style, walked away with the shiny trophies to prove that they too are warriors! Still riding the energy gained at the US Open, it was no surprise that Purple Dragon once again had to clear extra room out in the car to carry all of the trophies back to the dojo in Cartersville. Until the next time… Who are we? WE ARE PURPLE DRAGON!!
Ush,
San John Gouge