Martin Strikes Gold, Claims #1 Ranking
By: Jason Morris
May 20, 2012



San Salvador, El Salvador - Winning breads winning. One week after Jason Morris Judo Center (Glenville, NY) athletes won two USA world cup bronze medals, seven US Open medals (1 gold, 6 bronze) and placed two athletes on the 2012 Olympic team in Miami, Burnt Hills High school graduate, Hannah Martin (23) captured her first 63kg world cup gold medal in El Salvador over the weekend. Martin dominated Kathrin Unterwurzacher (AUT), Catherine Pinard (CAN) in her first two bouts before slamming long time North American rival Stephanie Tremblay (CAN) with harai for ippon (full point) in the final improving her record against Tremblay to 8-4. This result catapults Martin to a career high #1 ranking in the US after being in this weight class for only one year now. Martin was ranked #1 briefly at 57kg before having to move up to 63kg. Tony Sangimino (21) posted a 3-1 record to earn a silver medal beating Manny Galvez (ESA), Reginald De Windt (AHO) and Scott McCrandle (CAN) before falling in the final to Max Buga from Russia. Sangimino jumps from #5 all the way to #2 on the US ranking roster right behind former JMJC teammate and 2012 Olympian, Travis Stevens. Brad Bolen (23) stretched his medal streak to five events as he picked up a bronze in 66kg posting a 3-1 record including a big win over Francinildo Bernardes (BRA) in the bronze medal match. Bolen won the US Nationals in Dallas, took a bronze at the Pan Ams in Montreal, USA World Cup and the US Open in Miami previously. Nick Kossor went 2-2 to place 5th at 60lg to close out the JMJC's participation in El Salvador. While his JMJC teammates were competing at the World Cup, Burnt Hills High Junior, Jack Hatton (73kg) won a bronze medal at the Ontario Open in Toronto in the 17-19yrs. 73kg division.

 



Judo: Local judokas bronze in Miami
Published: Friday, May 11, 2012

 MIAMI - Brad Bolen and Hannah Martin from the Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) won bronze medals in their respective weight classes at the Miami World Cup held at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa in the Legends Ballroom Thursday, May 10.

Bolen was sharp, posting a 3-1 record in -66-kilogram division, only losing in the semifinal to Brazil’s Denilson Lourenco. Bolen ended his day in style submitting Mexico’s Jesus Chaparro utilizing a choke in the bronze medal bout.

Burnt Hills High graduate Hannah Martin had another strong performance following her National title three weeks ago. Martin recovered to win three straight matches after losing to eventual champ, Cuba’s Yarita Abel Rojas. Nick Kossor took fifth place at -60-kilograms and Cammi Kaichi dropped her first bout to an experienced Argentinian, Gaby Narvaez, and was eliminated closing out Day 1. Day 2 will feature freshly named Olympian and Burnt Hills graduate, Kyle Vashkulat, who will be fighting -100-kilogram and Tony Sangimino at -81-kilogram

Training for the Olympics is not only physically demanding but financially demanding. Any support big or small would be greatly appreciated to help Hannah train and compete all around the world to gain points for the Olympic Games in 2016. Hannah is a full time athlete, she trains at the Jason Morris Judo Center. Hannah works and takes on school at the University at Albany, on top of her rigorous training program. Her goal is to raise $10,000 to help pay for airfare, hotels, and entry fees. Every dollar counts. Please Support Hannah. Rio 2016!