Another Halls Dojo News Paper Moment - from the Knoxville News Sentinel - April 8, 2008
Posted by Brad Walker at 4/10/2008 9:39 AM and is filed under uncategorized 
Blankenship Goes 3 - 0 to Win Championship Extra-large black belt fighter, Kent Blankenship, went 3 and 0 against three of the dojo's top kids last week bringing his record to 30 and 2 overall. Blankenship's 2 losses came from 2 older young fighters that were over the age of 13. Blankenship stated, "The smaller girls were tough tonight but i really just continued to concentrate on my technique." The youngest fighter, Tiffany age 9, said, "Kent really hit me hard tonight. Generally the other kids hit harder. I don't know what it was. Maybe it was the baggy clothes that made him look bigger and more intimidating." Blankenship, now well into his 40's, often uses the old step-on-the-foot trick, as pictured above, to gain a clear advantage over the much smaller opponents. Kent is hoping to continue his streak as he is scheduled to fight the East Knoxville Elementary All-Stars, the Kiddie Academy Select Fighters and the toughest class of all - the Garden Montessori Dragons. With his most recent string of success, Blankenship could be looking forward to the potential next movie sequel "Karate Kid 4", where Daniel and Mr. Miaggi take and old man and whip all the other kids at the Karate Tournament. Until then, the pressure remains on Blankenship to continue winning.
Just letting you know. Do not call me Kent anymore. My new name is Champ.
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In Kent's defense this is an old article written before he was promoted to Black Belt. Kent is now accepting challenges from any female under the age of 17 and below the rank of green belt.
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Thanks for taking up for me Mike. I think.
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Don't worry Chump, I've always got your back!!
Besides I think it's a wonderful thing when a student surpasses his Sensei ...
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AS a writer myself I have long known that Kent could be a champion in the smaller student division. We edited part of the article. The original article said " Blankenship stated that "other students my size make fun of me. But who has the last laugh now? I am the best. Ali, Tyson, Foreman and now me Butterfly Blankenship"
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Kent...
I think your stance would be a lot more effective, if you didn't look like you were afraid of being hit... (o:
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Thats how it is. When your on top everyone is gunning for you.I won the 10 and under girl division and you all just cant take the success that I have had.I knew something was up when Brad and Mike were sparing last Thursday and Mike went after NOAH during his match with Brad.By the way was D dog mad at Brad Tuesday he wouldn't hardly talk to Brad at all.
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Now hold on Chimp, "went after Noah" is a little harsh ... besides you all know how boring it can get when you are playing patty cake with Sensei Bad ...
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... wait a minute... I don't understand... is it "Chump" or "Chimp"...?
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oh yea it spelled DDAWG,and i wasnt mad at brad,but it is so very sciencetific of you to ask...:0
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man y'all are brutal. sorry i missed the last family night but when the CEO says jump you gotta ask how high. last minute policy changes for the board kept me out. hope to see all of you soon. by the way we got a new website. check it out.
take care,
mark
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