Lebanon Martial Arts Academy

🏆 Lebanon Martial Arts Academy – Competition Team Spotlight 🏆

📸 Last night's PKC State Awards Banquet recognizing points earned throughout the 2025 tournament season.

🌟 State Champion Honors 🌟

🥇 Ava Dindiyal – State Champion
• 1st Place – Kata
• 1st Place – Kobudo
• 1st Place – Kumite
• 3rd Place – Chanbara

🥇 Jessica Watkins – State Champion
• 1st Place – Kata
• 3rd Place – Kobudo
• 2nd Place – Kumite
• 2nd Place – Chanbara

🥋 Daxter Watkins
• 5th Place – Chanbara
• 5th Place – Kata
• 9th Place – Kobudo

🥋 Corie Cremer
• 5th Place – Chanbara

🥋 Edward Watkins
• 6th Place – Kata

These accomplishments are earned through commitment, respect, and relentless effort. We are proud of the professionalism and hard work every student brought to the 2025 season. Onward to 2026! 🚀

👏 Congratulations, again, to all of our champions, competitors, and families—the work on the mat truly shows. 🥋🔥

Battle of the Belts — Noblesville
PKC Sanctioned Triple-Point Tournament

I could not be more proud of our Lebanon Martial Arts Academy competition team this weekend.

What people see are the placements. What I see is the effort, the discipline, the long hours in training, and the courage it takes just to step out and compete. Competing is not easy. Every one of these students showed heart, focus, and true spirit.

🥋 AVA DINDYAL
9–10 Year Old Black Belt Division
🥇 1st Place — Kata
🥇 1st Place — Kobudo
🥈 2nd Place — Chanbara
🥉 3rd Place — Kumite

🥋 JESSICA WATKINS
35+ Women’s Black Belt Division
🥇 1st Place — Kata
🥇 1st Place — Kobudo

🥋 NOAH TRUITT
18–34 Men’s Black Belt Division
🥇 1st Place — Chanbara
🥈 2nd Place — Kumite
🥈 2nd Place — Kobudo
🥉 3rd Place — Kata

🥋 DAXTER WATKINS
11–13 Year Old Black Belt Division
🥈 2nd Place — Chanbara

🥋 RAFAEL GRAJALES
Intermediate Division
🥇 1st Place — Kata

🥋 VIOLET SMITH
11–13 Year Old Intermediate Division
🥈 2nd Place — Kata
🥉 3rd Place — Chanbara

🥋 CORIE CREMER
9–10 Year Old Advanced Division
• Competed with courage and determination

This was a triple-point PKC tournament, which means the pressure was high and the competition was strong. I am proud not just of the wins, but of the growth, mindset, and willingness to face the moment.

Champions are not built in tournaments. They are revealed by them.

Proud of every one of you.

🏆 State Champion Spotlight – Jessica Watkins 🏆

Lebanon Martial Arts Academy is proud to congratulate Jessica Watkins on an absolutely outstanding achievement in the 2025 TKA (Tournament Karate Association) Tournament Series.

🥇 1st Place – Kumite
🥇 1st Place – Kata
🥇 1st Place – Kobudo
🥇 1st Place – Chanbara

This incredible sweep reflects Jessica’s discipline, focus, and relentless work ethic across multiple divisions and weapons systems.

⭐ Dual State Champion Honor ⭐
Jessica has now earned 1st Place State Champion titles in BOTH organizations:
• PKC – Professional Karate Commission
• TKA – Tournament Karate Association

📅 TKA State Awards Banquet
The TKA Awards Banquet will be held on February 28th, where these achievements will be formally recognized.

Jessica, your dedication to training and your professionalism on the mat represent everything we stand for at Lebanon Martial Arts Academy. This is an outstanding achievement, and we could not be more proud.

👏 Congratulations, Jessica—State Champion in PKC and TKA! 🥋

🏆 Lebanon Martial Arts Academy – Competition Team Spotlight 🏆

We are incredibly proud to congratulate our Lebanon Martial Arts Academy Competition Team on their outstanding performances throughout the 2025 Indiana State Professional Karate Commission (PKC) tournament series. These results reflect discipline, perseverance, and countless hours of dedicated training.

🌟 State Champion Honors 🌟

🥇 Ava Dindiyal – State Champion
• 1st Place – Kumite
• 1st Place – Kata
• 1st Place – Chanbara
• 2nd Place – Kobudo

🥇 Jessica Watkins – State Champion
• 1st Place – Kata
• 2nd Place – Chanbara
• 4th Place – Kumite
• 4th Place – Kobudo

🥋 Daxter Watkins
• 3rd Place – Chanbara
• 5th Place – Kata
• 8th Place – Kobudo

🥋 Chelsea Groves
• 5th Place – Chanbara
• 7th Place – Kata

🥋 Eleanor Groves
• 5th Place – Kata
• 6th Place – Chanbara

We are proud of every member of our competition team for their hard work, diligence, and professionalism in representing Lebanon Martial Arts Academy. These accomplishments are earned through commitment, respect, and relentless effort.

📣 PKC State Awards Banquet Notice
The PKC State Awards Banquet will be held after the first PKC state tournament. More details will be shared as soon as they are released.

👏 Congratulations to all of our champions, competitors, and families—the work on the mat truly shows. 🥋🔥

Happy Birthday, Sensei Tim Schrock!

All of us at Lebanon Martial Arts would like to wish you the happiest of birthdays. Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the positive impact you continue to have on students. We hope your day is filled with celebration, good health, and everything you enjoy most.

Have a fantastic birthday!

Today was our Shorei Goju Ryu Black Belt Extravaganza, and I could not be more proud. Our students did an outstanding job demonstrating their skill, discipline, and spirit. It was truly wonderful to see both old and new friends come together, along with their students, to share in this experience.

Thank you to all of the students who came out to support those promoting to their next rank, and a sincere thank you to the parents who have given so much of their time, commitment, and encouragement to help their children reach this important milestone. Achievements like these do not happen overnight—they are earned through dedication, perseverance, and strong support at home.

Congratulations to everyone who stepped onto the floor today. Your hard work showed, and you should be proud of what you accomplished.

FREE Training Opportunity for All Students!

I want to share something special with all of you.

My good friend, training partner, and mentor Steve Tarani, along with my friend Steven Lieberman of Artemis Defense Institute, are hosting a FREE 1-hour Zoom session on a topic every martial artist and self-defense practitioner should understand:

Preventive Defense: Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills

Thursday, December 11th, 2025 | 10:00–11:00 PM EST (Indiana Time)
(The later time is because this session is being presented live from the West Coast — so catch it before bedtime if you’re available.)

Most people think self-defense begins when the fight starts. But the truth is, the most dangerous fight is the one you never saw coming.
This workshop focuses on the soft skills — the situational awareness, pre-threat indicators, and decision-making tools that help you avoid conflict altogether.

Why I Want You There:

I’ve trained with Tarani for years. His experience, insight, and ability to teach situational awareness are unmatched. Every student — kids, teens, and adults — can benefit from this.

Steven Lieberman brings the legal understanding that responsible martial artists and protectors should absolutely know.

Both of these men are professionals I trust, respect, and continue to learn from.

What You’ll Learn:
• Recognizing early threat cues
• Avoiding escalation
• Moving safely through public spaces
• Legal responsibilities in defensive situations
• Real-world strategies you can use immediately

Event Details:

📅 December 11, 2025
⏰ 10–11 PM EST (Indiana Time)
💻 Live on Zoom
💲 FREE
🔗 Register Here: https://adi.artemishq.com/product/soft-versus-hard-skills/

Whether you train for real-world protection, martial arts mastery, or simply to be better prepared, this is a session you don’t want to miss.

Highly recommended for all students and parents.

Preventive Defense: Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills - FREE Zoom Session The Most Dangerous Fight is the One You Never Saw Coming. Most people believe self-defense is about what to do when violence is already upon them. They practice punches, kicks, and blocks—the “hard skills.” But what if the most critical skill for your safety isn’t a physical move at all?

🥋 2025 Tournament Season Finale — What a Day! 🥋
TKA Finale Tournament | Triple Point Event | PKC Region 2

Today, Ava Dindyal, Jessica Watkins, and Daxter Watkins stepped onto the mats at the Foreman’s TKA Finale Tournament in Muncie, Indiana — a joint TKA & PKC–sanctioned Triple Point Event — and they represented Lebanon Martial Arts Academy with tremendous heart, skill, and warrior spirit.

This event closed out the 2025 season, featuring divisions in Weapons • Kata • Kumite • Chanbara, and our team absolutely delivered.

🔥 Jessica Watkins
• 🥇 1st Place – Kobudo
• 🥇 1st Place – Kata
• 🥇 1st Place – Kumite
• 🥉 3rd Place – Chanbara
A dominating performance across every division — truly outstanding!

🔥 Daxter Watkins
• 🥉 3rd Place – Kobudo
A strong showing in a very competitive weapons division — great job, Daxter!

🔥 Ava Dindyal
• 🥇 1st Place – Weapons
• 🥉 3rd Place – Kata
• 🥉 3rd Place – Chanbara
• 5th Place – Sparring
Ava competed with confidence and consistency all day long — fantastic results!

We are incredibly proud of these three for finishing the season with such impressive performances. Their dedication, discipline, and humility continue to define what it means to be part of Lebanon Martial Arts Academy.

Congratulations to all competitors — and here’s to an even stronger 2026! 🥋🔥

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving LMAA Family! 🍁

We hope you all enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving and a relaxing holiday weekend with your loved ones.

Just a quick reminder:
Yes — we will be having class this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
If you’re in town, come train with us and work off some of that turkey! 🥋🦃

Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and gratitude-filled weekend.

🥋 Congratulations to Our Students! 🥋

This past weekend, students of Lebanon Martial Arts Academy demonstrated hard work, spirit, and perseverance during their testing — and each was rewarded with advancement to their next Kyu rank. Your growth, discipline, and commitment continue to inspire everyone around you.

A special congratulations as well to those who reached major milestones, earning their Shodan (1st Dan), Nidan (2nd Dan), Sandan (3rd Dan), and Rokudan (6th Dan) ranks — achievements that represent years of dedication, training, and personal growth. Your journey reflects the true essence of Shorei Goju-Ryu.

Proud doesn’t begin to describe it. Keep training hard, stay humble, and continue to pass on what you’ve learned to those who follow.
– Tim Tucker