Warrior Invitational

Bret Gorden officiating at the Warrior Invitational

The Warrior Invitational was held today in Leesburg, Florida at Lake-Sumpter Community College. This event was sponsored by Trio Martial Arts of Clermont. Kickpics photographer Stacey Sanchez of Clarkston, MI was on hand to take photographs as part of his national tour. Juan Ortiz, a custom and semi-production hilted weaponary designer, assembler, and dealer had an impressive array of traditional weapons. There were an impressive number of sponsors and the event was well organized. Stay tuned for news of their next event.

Warrior Invitational Tournament Spectacular

Type: Sports - Tournament
Start Time: Friday, February 5, 2010 at 5:00pm
End Time: Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 5:00pm
Location: Lake-Sumter Community College
Street: 9501 US Highway 441
City/Town: Leesburg, FL


Events to include: Traditional Weapons, Traditional Forms, Point-Sparring and Continuous Sparring. All ages, ranks, and styles with over 120 divisions!

On Friday night: seminars from Kyoshi Bob Elder (Japanese Sword), Grandmaster Richard Hackworth (Hapkido), and Grandmaster Arnaldo Lugo (Combat Karate/Mixed Martial Arts).

On Saturday: all events. All events and seminars are included in your registration fee. Pre-registration ends January 25, 2010!

Age/Experience divisions will be as follows:

5 & Under All Ranks
6-8 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
9-11 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
12-14 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
15-17 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, BB
18-34 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, BB
35+ Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, BB

Point-Sparring will be single elimination, first to 5 points (one point for every technique) with a two-minute time limit per match. Face shield and chest protector are OPTIONAL for point-sparring. Continuous-Sparring will consist of one 2-minute round with scoring as follows: 1 point for all hand techniques, 2 points for all kicks to the body, 3 points for all kicks to the head. Face shield is mandatory for continuous-sparring in all 17 and under divisions. Chest protectors are optional.

For more information, see Warrior Invitational link.

Warrior Invitational Tournament

The Warrior Invitational Tournament Series (WITS) is the tournament organization hosted by Trio Martial Arts Academy and Sensei Bret Gordon. The Series was kicked off in August 2009 with the Warrior Invitational Kumite Challenge, a Point-Fighting only tournament. Thrown as a trial event, Sensei Gordon plans to expand the WITS organization to eventually host numerous events throughout the year. The next WITS events scheduled are the Tournament Spectacular and the Battle of the WITS. The Tournament Spectacular will be a two-day event with three seminars and a full line of events to include Traditional Weapons, Traditional Katas, Point-Fighting and Continuous Fighting. Competitors who compete in both tournaments and place in the top bracket will be crowned Series Champion. For more information about the WITS events, please contact
Sensei Bret Gordon at 352-978-1350. For information about the upcoming WITS event, see below:

Warrior Invitational Tournament Spectacular
February 5 & 6, 2010

Tournament Location
Lake-Sumter Community College
Leesburg Campus
9501 US Highway 441
Leesburg, FL 34788

Pre-Registration: $50.00
Register at the Door: $70.00

Registration Fee Includes ALL events and seminars.
Pre-Registration Ends January 25, 2010!

Tournament Events
Traditional Weapons, Traditional Katas
Point Fighting, Continuous Fighting

Tournament Seminars
Mixed Martial Arts/Combat Karate: Grandmaster Arnaldo Lugo
Japanese Sword: Kyoshi Bob Elder (Not confirmed)
Hapkido: Grandmaster Richard Hackworth

Click Here for Tournament Registration Form