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Archives for August 2023

Montgomery County Resident Brings Home Two Gold Medals at US National Karate Championships

August 9, 2023 by Tara S

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Fabianna Herrera, instructor/Sensei at Senshi Karate Do in Montgomery Village, won the National Gold Medal in two categories – Women’s 16-34 Kata and Style Specific, at this year’s USANKF Karate Championships, which was held July 13-16th in Richmond, VA. Seventeen of Fabiana’s students also competed in junior divisions, bringing home a Total of 22 Medals – 7 Gold, 8 Silver, and 7 Bronze. The USANKF Karate Championships saw competitors from across the United States, including several who have represented the country at the Olympic Games. It is considered the most significant event on the Olympic circuit for karate.

Fabianna is a 2020 graduate of Clarksburg High School and started her karate journey at the age of seven, when she began training with her parents, David Abraham and Karla Flores, owners of the Senshi Karate dojo.  Over the past decade she has participated in numerous competitions, including a Gold Medal win at last year’s US Open in Las Vegas. In 2019, Herrera earned a spot on Team USA’s roster.

Fabianna’s tells us, “Karate is a way of life. It teaches respect, discipline, focus, and above all, courage. Courage to try new things and step out of your comfort zone. Whether it be earning a new belt rank, or participating in competitions, my aim is to help my students build the confidence that will help them to have a successful life. When you love what you do and find joy in it, everything else comes easy. I am honored to represent my Dojo and the state of Maryland while doing what I love most.”

With her recent wins at the USANKF Karate Championships, Fabianna Herrera’s dedication to her craft is evident. By imparting the values of work ethics, discipline, and the importance of setting ambitious goals, she hopes to inspire young martial artists and athletes.  “It means so much to be a role model for my students, but they are the ones who inspire me! Their words of encouragement and admiration are what motivate me to better myself every day.”

Filed Under: AOTM, Athlete Spotlight, Martial Arts, Women's Sports Tagged With: Fabianna Herrera

Rockets Girls Wrestlers Shine at County Championships

August 9, 2023 by Tara S

RM Rockets wrestlers Nadia Estrada (145) and Cielo Prieto (125) win their respective divisions at the MCPS County Championships on Saturday February 18th held at Gaithersburg HS.  Overall, they led the girls team to a third place finish overall in the county.  On the co-ed side, freshman Isisiah Womack finished 3rd in his division.

Congratulations to first year coaches Sid Caesar and Nick Coates as well as all the wrestlers who competed at a high level throughout the season. On to regionals!!

Filed Under: AOTM, Athlete Spotlight, Women's Wrestling, Wrestling, Youth Sports Tagged With: Nadia Estrada

RM’s Nadia Estrada Comes Back From Torn Meniscus and MCL to Win State Championship

August 9, 2023 by Tara S

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Richard Montgomery High School’s Nadia Estrada won the 135 lb weight class 2022 Girls’ State Championship at the Showplace Arena in Upper Marlboro– her 2nd state title.

She won it all at 122 lbs in 2020, one week before everything shut down due to Covid-19 restrictions and was unable to defend her championship last year due to continued restrictions.

Nadia recovered from a surgically repaired meniscus in July of 2021. She tore the MCL in the same knee in September while training, but that injury did not require surgery.

The surgeon told her that her wrestling season was done and that she’d have to wait until next year. She was cleared to train on February 1st, so she decided to make a come back attempt and trained for the entire month leading up to the tournament.

She beat Brooke Bickers out of Boonsboro High School in the finals by decision,12-7.

Filed Under: AOTM, Athlete Spotlight, Women's Sports, Women's Wrestling, Wrestling, Youth Sports Tagged With: Nadia Estrada

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