DRKA shines at Grand Nationals

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Posted 4/23/25

The Ocean State Grand Nationals Karate Championship returned to Warwick’s Crowne Plaza earlier this month and plenty of locals took home hardware along with other practitioners from around the …

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DRKA shines at Grand Nationals

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The Ocean State Grand Nationals Karate Championship returned to Warwick’s Crowne Plaza earlier this month and plenty of locals took home hardware along with other practitioners from around the world. 

The Don Rodrigues Karate Academy, in particular, was well represented and had plenty of success as it represented the home state. 

Ashley Sacrey led the way as she won the Overall 30-plus Women’s Black Belt Weapons Grand Championship. Colonel Rhonda Gomez received the Ocean State Veterans Award and is a Don Rodrigues black belt along with her husband and four sons. 

Joining the hall of fame were Lisa Gabriel, Conell Loveless, Manny Reyes Sr and Justin Ortiz. 

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