News/ Events :

1/24/09
Arlington Submission Challange 1
When?
January 24th 2009
Where?
Arlington High School
18821 Crown Ridge Blvd
Arlington,WA 98223
Rules:
- Gi or no Gi, the choice is yours!
- If you choose to wear a Gi, it can be used against you. You cannot grab shorts or rash guards.
Techniques:
- Beginner Division - (less that 1 year of training)
No heel hooks, knee bars, wrist locks,neck cranks, or spine/cervical locks.
No slam takedowns, or slams from the guard.
- Intermediate Division - (1 to 3 years of training)
No heel hooks, neck cranks, or spine/cervical locks.
No slam takedowns, or slams from the guard
- Advanced Division - ( More that 3 years of training)
No slam takedowns, or slams from the guard
- Absolute Division - ( Open to all Advanced division competitors)
No slam takedowns, or slams from the guard

Weight Classes: (Divisions may be combined)
Men:
140 lbs and below
140.1 lbs- 155 lbs
155.1 lbs - 170 lbs
170.1 lbs - 185 lbs
185.1 lbs - 205 lbs
205.1 and above
Women:
140 lbs and below
141.1 lbs to 160 lbs
160.1 lbs and above
Divisions: (Men and Women, Ages 15 and up.)
- Beginner - 5 min matches
Takedowns = 2pts
Sweeps/Reversals = 2pts
Knee on Belly, Guard Pass, Side Control and North South = 2pts
Catches (any sumbission attempt that opponent has to seriously defend) = 3pts
Mount and Back Mount = 4pts
Submission = Win
- Intermediate - 7 min matches
Submission Only!
If there is no submission at the end of 7 min, the referee will award the match based on catches and aggressiveness.
- Advanced - 10 min matches
Submission Only!
If ther is no submission at the end of 10 min, the referee will award the match based on catches and aggressiveness.
- Absolute - 10 min matches
Submission Only!
If there is no submission at the end of 10 min, the referee will award the match based on catches and aggressiveness.

Awards:
- Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Division -
1st Place - Trophy
2nd Place - Silver Medal
3rd Place - Bronze Medal
- Absolute Division -
1st Place - Championship Belt

- The tournament will be held at Arlington High school on January 24th 2009. Doors open at 8am.
- Weigh-ins: will be held at Arlington Kickboxing Academy, Friday January 23rd from 5pm to 8pm. Additional weigh-ins will will take place the day of the tournament from from 8am-9am at Arlington High School for pre-registered competitors only.
Brackets will be ready and posted when competitors arrive at the event.
Competitors not making the weight they sign up for will be disqualified !
- The rules meeting - will begin promptly at 9:30am.
The first match will begin directly following the rules meeting.
- Cost $35 for one division and $10 extra for the absolute division.
- Spectators $5
- Pre-registration only! There will be no day of registration.
- To pre-register: by mail- Include Name, Age, Weight, Experience level, Phone # and Address along with check or money order to Arlington Kickboxing Academy at 21108 67th Ave. NE Suite D, Arlington, WA 98223. Please make checks payable to Arlington Kickboxing Academy. You can also, Call Arlington Kickboxing Academy at 360-435-8814 or contact Landon Showalter at landonshow@hotmail.com

- You may also register in person the night before during weigh-ins at Arlington Kickboxing Academy. (Cash Only)
Arlington Kickboxing Academy
21108 67th AVE. NE
Arlington, WA 98223


10/25/08
AX-Fighting 23 "Halloween Havoc"Results
Congratulations to all the AKA fighters for showing increadable skill and heart. We're proud of you guys!
Miles Coble(AKA) Defeats Rocky Jarett via TKO at 1:43 of the 1st round.
Jordan Stern(AKA) Defeats Tom Howard via RNC 49sec into round 1.
Nathan Short(AKA) Defeats Chris Wheaton via Front Choke 24 sec in to round 1.
Michael Long Defeats Victor Barajas(AKA) via side choke rnd 1.
Mike Wenaka Defeats Matt Kovacs(AKA) by TKO rnd 2.

10/30/08
Landon "The Show" Showalter (AKA) will travel back to
Seoul, Korea, to fight in Spirit MC 19. A final date is not yet available, but we'll keep you posted!

Upcoming AKA Self-Defense Seminar:
The seminar will be held at AKA on Saturday, 11/1/08 from Noon till 2pm. The price of the seminar is $40 per person. Contact Coach Landon or Coach Joe if you would like to attend!

9/19/08

Congratulations to all the AKA Fighters that competed in Conquest of the Cage at the Northern Quest Casino, in Spokane, WA. The results of the night are listed below.
Josiah Mitchell (AKA) def Chris Green by Triangle Choke at 1:34 of Rd 2
Victor Barajas (AKA) def A.J. Wilson by TKO (Ref Stoppage - Strikes) in Rd 2
Rick Parkins def Jeff Sweeney(AKA) by Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) in Rd 3
Dustin Blankenship def Matt Coble (AKA) by Unanimous Decision (All judges 30-27)
Matt Kovacs (AKA) def Tim Perales by KO in Rd 2 to become the new UMMA Heavyweight Champion!