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Battle of the Towers

Karate, Martial Arts · 2026-08-01 · San Antonio, United States · AOK

Battle of the Towers
Participants
95
Clubs
15
Categories
8
Divisions
8
Medals awarded
279

On August 1, 2026, the Battle of the Towers Karate and Martial Arts Championship unfolded in San Antonio, Texas, at the 3310 East Commerce Street venue, organized by AOK. With 95 participants, the event showcased a diverse range of categories, including Intermediate, Beginner, Advanced, and Specialty Kata.

The competition featured 8 categories, with the most popular being Intermediate (Traditional Kata Divisions), Beginner (Point Sparring Divisions), F-9 Intermediate (Open Hand Kata Divisions), Advanced (Traditional Kata Divisions), Intermediate (Point Sparring Divisions), and <=13 2012-2025 (Continuous Sparring Divisions).

The top clubs by medal count were Ramirez Martial Arts, LEGACY, Universal Karate Studios Hq, 9th Street Gym Karate, AOK, Northside Karate, Texas Soryu Karate, Villarreal Karate Club, GBBA, Allen's Sport Karate, Kouros Martial Arts, Sheltonryu Karatedo, AMICI KARATE LAREDO TX, Tukong-Kerrville Martial Arts, and Talamantez. Ramirez Martial Arts emerged as the dominant team, securing 16 gold medals, 4 silver medals, and no bronze medals. Top athletes included Tomas Ramirez IV, Isabella Buentello, D'Lisa McBride, Eli Torres, Marlon Matthew Martinez, Frankie Olveda, and EMELY DE LEON.

The most competitive category was Intermediate, with 6 competitors. Tomas Ramirez IV and Isabella Buentello stood out as the top athletes, each winning multiple gold medals. Ryan Eric topped the list of coaches by medals of athletes.

In summary, the Battle of the Towers 2026 was a highly competitive event, with Ramirez Martial Arts leading the medal table. The competition showcased the prowess of young karatekas across various categories and demonstrated the dedication and skill of the participating athletes. BattleOfTheTowers2026 #KarateChampionship #MartialArtsCompetition #SanAntonioTX #AOKChampionship

Medal table

#ClubGold / Silver / Bronze
1Ramirez Martial Arts · Brownsville, United States16 / 4 / 0
2LEGACY · San Antonio, United States9 / 3 / 0
3Universal Karate Studios Hq · San Antonio, United States8 / 3 / 1
49th Street Gym Karate · Garland, United States7 / 4 / 1
5AOK · Texas, United States7 / 3 / 2
6Northside Karate · Houston, United States7 / 1 / 0
7Texas Soryu Karate · Pflugerville, United States6 / 0 / 1
8Villarreal Karate Club · Buda, United States4 / 4 / 1
9GBBA · Austin, United States4 / 1 / 0
10Allen's Sport Karate · DeSoto, United States4 / 0 / 1

Top athletes

  • Tomas Ramirez IV · Ramirez Martial Arts5 / 0 / 0
  • Isabella Buentello · Ramirez Martial Arts4 / 1 / 0
  • D'Lisa McBride · Allen's Sport Karate4 / 0 / 0
  • Eli Torres · Ramirez Martial Arts3 / 1 / 0
  • Marlon Matthew Martinez · LEGACY3 / 0 / 0
  • Frankie Olveda · LEGACY3 / 0 / 0
  • EMELY DE LEON · AOK2 / 2 / 0
  • Pamela White · Universal Karate Studios Hq2 / 1 / 1
  • Vianey Sosa · Ramirez Martial Arts2 / 1 / 0
  • Miles Story · Kouros Martial Arts2 / 1 / 0

Top coaches

  • Ryan Eric · Texas Soryu Karate4 / 0 / 0
  • Miller Chris · Champion's Way Martial Arts1 / 1 / 0
  • Villarreal Abel · Villarreal Karate Club1 / 0 / 0

Medalists by category

12-13 2012-2013, Intermediate, FT-12 Intermediate · Traditional Kata Divisions · 12-13

  1. 1. Marlon Matthew Martinez · LEGACY
  2. 2. Presley Maddox · LEGACY

12-13 2012-2013, Black, FT-14 BB · Traditional Kata Divisions · 12-13

  1. 1. Victor Serna · Northside Karate

14-15 2010-2011, Beginner, FT-15 Beginner · Traditional Kata Divisions · 14-15

  1. 1. Gregory Garcia

14-15 2010-2011, Intermediate, FT-16 Intermediate · Traditional Kata Divisions · 14-15

  1. 1. Tomas Ramirez IV · Ramirez Martial Arts
  2. 2. CHRISTIAN MUNIZ · AMICI KARATE LAREDO TX
  3. 3. Javier McBride · Allen's Sport Karate

14-15 2010-2011, Advanced, FT-17 Advanced · Traditional Kata Divisions · 14-15

  1. 1. Isabella Buentello · Ramirez Martial Arts
  2. 2. Ciara Ringer
  3. 3. ADOLFO MUNIZ · AMICI KARATE LAREDO TX

14-15 2010-2011, Black, FT-18 BB · Traditional Kata Divisions · 14-15

  1. 1. Amina zara · Northside Karate

16-17 2008-2009, Intermediate, FT-20 Intermediate · Traditional Kata Divisions · 16-17

  1. 1. Vianey Sosa · Ramirez Martial Arts

16-17 2008-2009, Advanced, FT-21 Advanced · Traditional Kata Divisions · 16-17

  1. 1. Keith Berry · Northside Karate
  2. 2. Alicia Lopez · 9th Street Gym Karate

12-17 2008-2013, Intermediate, M-6 Intermediate · Specialty Kata · 12-17

  1. 1. Tomas Ramirez IV · Ramirez Martial Arts
  2. 2. Vianey Sosa · Ramirez Martial Arts

12-17 2008-2013, Advanced, M-7 Advanced · Specialty Kata · 12-17

  1. 1. Isabella Buentello · Ramirez Martial Arts
  2. 2. Keith Berry · Northside Karate

12-17 2008-2013, Beginner/Intermediate, M-14 Beg/Int · Traditional Weapons Kata · 12-17

  1. 1. Tomas Ramirez IV · Ramirez Martial Arts

12-17 2008-2013, Advanced/Black Belt, M-15 Adv/BB · Traditional Weapons Kata · 12-17

  1. 1. Isabella Buentello · Ramirez Martial Arts

12-17 2008-2013, Beginner/Intermediate, SD-3 Beg/Int · Self Defense Divisions · 12-17

  1. 1. Gregory Garcia

18+ -2007, Black, SD-6 BB · Self Defense Divisions · 18+

  1. 1. Walter Mazur · Villarreal Karate Club

12-13 2012-2013, F-12 Beginner, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 12-13

  1. 1. Elizabeth Palmer · Texas Soryu Karate

12-13 2012-2013, F-13 Intermediate, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 12-13

  1. 1. Marlon Matthew Martinez · LEGACY

12-13 2012-2013, F-14 Advanced, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 12-13

  1. 1. Maria Vargas · 9th Street Gym Karate
  2. 2. Dakota Galarza · 9th Street Gym Karate

14-15 2010-2011, F-17 Intermediate, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 14-15

  1. 1. Tomas Ramirez IV · Ramirez Martial Arts

14-15 2010-2011, F-18 Advanced, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 14-15

  1. 1. Andrea Vargas · 9th Street Gym Karate
  2. 2. Isabella Buentello · Ramirez Martial Arts
  3. 3. Diego Sanchez · 9th Street Gym Karate

16-17 2008-2009, F-21 Intermediate, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 16-17

  1. 1. Vianey Sosa · Ramirez Martial Arts

16-17 2008-2009, F-22 Advanced, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 16-17

  1. 1. Keith Berry · Northside Karate

16-17 2008-2009, F-23 Black, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 16-17

  1. 1. Amanda Perez · AOK

8-9 2016-2017, Intermediate, S-29 Intermediate Male · Point Sparring Divisions · 8-9

  1. 1. SANTOS DE LEON · AOK
  2. 2. Matteo Mombela salgado · Tukong-Kerrville Martial Arts

8-9 2016-2017, Advanced/Black Belt, S-30 Adv/BB Male · Point Sparring Divisions · 8-9

  1. 1. William Dillinger · Champion's Way Martial Arts

12-13 2012-2013, Intermediate, S-36 Int Male · Point Sparring Divisions · 12-13

  1. 1. Marlon Matthew Martinez · LEGACY
  2. 2. Eli Cisnero Jorriy · Universal Karate Studios Hq

12-13 2012-2013, Black, S-38 BB Male · Point Sparring Divisions · 12-13

  1. 1. Victor Serna · Northside Karate

32+ Women Sparring -2000, Advanced, S-52 Advanced Female · Point Sparring Divisions · 32+ Women Sparring

  1. 1. D'Lisa McBride · Allen's Sport Karate

8-9 2016-2017, Beginner, S-6 Beginner Female · Point Sparring Divisions · 8-9

  1. 1. Kayleen Cuellar · LEGACY
  2. 2. Natalia Benavides · Karate Institute

8-9 2016-2017, Beginner, S-28 Beginner Male · Point Sparring Divisions · 8-9

  1. 1. St Michael Anguiano · Universal Karate Studios Hq
  2. 2. Logan Smit · GBBA
  3. 3. Alvaro Benavides · Karate Institute

12-13 2012-2013, Beginner, S-13 Beg Female · Point Sparring Divisions · 12-13

  1. 1. Elizabeth Palmer · Texas Soryu Karate

12-13 2012-2013, Intermediate, S-14 Int Female · Point Sparring Divisions · 12-13

  1. 1. Presley Maddox · LEGACY
  2. 2. Mia Cisnero · Universal Karate Studios Hq

12-13 2012-2013, Advanced, S-15 Adv Female · Point Sparring Divisions · 12-13

  1. 1. Maria Vargas · 9th Street Gym Karate
  2. 2. Dakota Galarza · 9th Street Gym Karate

14-15 2010-2011, Advanced, S-19 Adv Female · Point Sparring Divisions · 14-15

  1. 1. Andrea Vargas · 9th Street Gym Karate

14-15 2010-2011, Black, S-20 BB Female · Point Sparring Divisions · 14-15

  1. 1. Amina zara · Northside Karate

16-17 2008-2009, Advanced, S-23 Adv Female · Point Sparring Divisions · 16-17

  1. 1. Alicia Lopez · 9th Street Gym Karate

8-9 2016-2017, Intermediate, S-7 Intermediate Female A · Point Sparring Divisions · 8-9

  1. 1. Kahlyssa rodriguez · Universal Karate Studios Hq

8-9 2016-2017, Intermediate, S-7 Intermediate Female B · Point Sparring Divisions · 8-9

  1. 1. Camila Diaz · GBBA

<=7 2018-2020, Beginner, FT-1 Beginner · Traditional Kata Divisions · <=7

  1. 1. Eli Torres · Ramirez Martial Arts

<=7 2018-2020, Intermediate, FT-2 Intermediate · Traditional Kata Divisions · <=7

  1. 1. Layla Bryant · Villarreal Karate Club

8-9 2016-2017, Beginner, FT-4 Beginner · Traditional Kata Divisions · 8-9

  1. 1. Logan Smit · GBBA
  2. 2. Kayleen Cuellar · LEGACY
  3. 3. Natalia Benavides · Karate Institute

8-9 2016-2017, Intermediate, FT-5 Intermediate · Traditional Kata Divisions · 8-9

  1. 1. Camila Diaz · GBBA

8-9 2016-2017, Adv / BB, FT-6 Adv/BB · Traditional Kata Divisions · 8-9

  1. 1. Samantha Reinke
  2. 2. William Dillinger · Champion's Way Martial Arts

10-11 2014-2015, Beginner, FT-7 Beginner · Traditional Kata Divisions · 10-11

  1. 1. Madeleyne Cuellar · LEGACY
  2. 2. Joe Roque · LEGACY

10-11 2014-2015, Intermediate, FT-8 Intermediate · Traditional Kata Divisions · 10-11

  1. 1. Nicolas Bolden · Northside Karate
  2. 2. KATHERINE MUNIZ · AMICI KARATE LAREDO TX
  3. 3. Emma Kouros · Kouros Martial Arts

10-11 2014-2015, Advanced, FT-9 Advanced · Traditional Kata Divisions · 10-11

  1. 1. Miles Story · Kouros Martial Arts
  2. 2. ALLISON MUNIZ · AMICI KARATE LAREDO TX
  3. 3. Miah Zamora · Kingsville Martial Arts

10-11 2014-2015, Black, FT-10 BB · Traditional Kata Divisions · 10-11

  1. 1. Frankie Olveda · LEGACY
  2. 2. EMELY DE LEON · AOK

18+ -2007, Beginner, FT-23 Beginner Male · Traditional Kata Divisions · 18+

  1. 1. Damian Quiroz · Universal Karate Studios Hq
  2. 2. Timothy Legendre · Villarreal Karate Club
  3. 3. Walid Oquendo

18+ -2007, Intermediate, FT-26 Intermediate Female · Traditional Kata Divisions · 18+

  1. 1. Magdelena Reyes · Universal Karate Studios Hq

18+ -2007, Advanced, FT-27 Advanced Male · Traditional Kata Divisions · 18+

  1. 1. Joshua Ragsdale · 9th Street Gym Karate
  2. 2. Jose Trevino · Kingsville Martial Arts

18+ -2007, Advanced, FT-28 Advanced Female · Traditional Kata Divisions · 18+

  1. 1. D'Lisa McBride · Allen's Sport Karate
  2. 2. Pamela White · Universal Karate Studios Hq

18+ -2007, Black, FT-29 BB Male · Traditional Kata Divisions · 18+

  1. 1. Ivan Rodriguez · AOK
  2. 2. Nathanael Cyphers

18+ -2007, Black, FT-30 BB Female · Traditional Kata Divisions · 18+

  1. 1. Mel Rodriguez · Sheltonryu Karatedo

35+ Black Belt -1990, Black, FT-32 BB Male · Traditional Kata Divisions · 35+ Black Belt

  1. 1. Jason Castro
  2. 2. Keith Becker · Talamantez
  3. 3. Ian Richardson · Villarreal Karate Club

<=11 2014-2025, Beginner, M-1 Beginner · Specialty Kata · <=11

  1. 1. Eli Torres · Ramirez Martial Arts

<=11 2014-2025, Intermediate, M-2 Intermediate · Specialty Kata · <=11

  1. 1. Irlanda Ramirez · Ramirez Martial Arts

<=11 2014-2025, Black, M-4 BB · Specialty Kata · <=11

  1. 1. EMELY DE LEON · AOK

18+ -2007, Beg/Int/Adv, M-9 Beg/Int/Adv · Specialty Kata · 18+

  1. 1. Pamela White · Universal Karate Studios Hq

18+ -2007, Black, M-10 BB · Specialty Kata · 18+

  1. 1. Walter Mazur · Villarreal Karate Club

18+ -2007, Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced, M-19 Beg/Int/Adv · Traditional Weapons Kata · 18+

  1. 1. Pamela White · Universal Karate Studios Hq

35+ -1990, Black, M-17 BB · Traditional Weapons Kata · 35+

  1. 1. Keith Becker · Talamantez
  2. 2. Walter Mazur · Villarreal Karate Club

<=11 2014-2025, Beginner/Intermediate, M-12 Beg/Int · Traditional Weapons Kata · <=11

  1. 1. Matteo Mombela salgado · Tukong-Kerrville Martial Arts

<=11 2014-2025, Advanced/Black Belt, M-13 Adv/BB · Traditional Weapons Kata · <=11

  1. 1. Jack Miller

Team Form -2020, M-18 Team Form · Team Forms · Team Form

  1. 1. · AOK
  2. 2. · AOK

<=13 2012-2025, Male, -70 lbs · Continuous Sparring Divisions · <=13

  1. 1. SANTOS DE LEON · AOK

<=13 2012-2025, Male, -120 lbs · Continuous Sparring Divisions · <=13

  1. 1. Miles Story · Kouros Martial Arts

<=13 2012-2025, Female, -100 lbs · Continuous Sparring Divisions · <=13

  1. 1. Frankie Olveda · LEGACY

<=13 2012-2025, Female, -110 lbs · Continuous Sparring Divisions · <=13

  1. 1. EMELY DE LEON · AOK

<=13 2012-2025, Female, -120 lbs · Continuous Sparring Divisions · <=13

  1. 1. KATHERINE MUNIZ · AMICI KARATE LAREDO TX

14-17 2008-2011, Male, -112.4 lbs · Continuous Sparring Divisions · 14-17

  1. 1. Brayden Duge

14-17 2008-2011, Male, -178.6 lbs · Continuous Sparring Divisions · 14-17

  1. 1. CJ Prieto

14-17 2008-2011, Male, +205 lbs · Continuous Sparring Divisions · 14-17

  1. 1. ADOLFO MUNIZ · AMICI KARATE LAREDO TX

18+ -2007, Male, -156.5 lbs · Continuous Sparring Divisions · 18+

  1. 1. Scott Legendre · Villarreal Karate Club

18+ -2007, Male, -178.6 lbs · Continuous Sparring Divisions · 18+

  1. 1. Damian Quiroz · Universal Karate Studios Hq

18+ -2007, Female, +198.4 lbs · Continuous Sparring Divisions · 18+

  1. 1. D'Lisa McBride · Allen's Sport Karate

Handicapable 18+ -2007, Handicapable 18+, H-2 Handicapable 18+ · Open Hand Kata Divisions · Handicapable 18+

  1. 1. Nathanael Cyphers
  2. 2. Bryan Mombela salgado · Tukong-Kerrville Martial Arts

10-11 2014-2015, F-8 Beginner, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 10-11

  1. 1. Atticus Palmer · Texas Soryu Karate

10-11 2014-2015, F-9 Intermediate, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 10-11

  1. 1. Sofia Kouros · Kouros Martial Arts
  2. 2. Irlanda Ramirez · Ramirez Martial Arts
  3. 3. arturo rendon · AOK

10-11 2014-2015, F-10 Advanced, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 10-11

  1. 1. Edward Linardi · Texas Soryu Karate
  2. 2. Miles Story · Kouros Martial Arts

10-11 2014-2015, F-11 Black, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 10-11

  1. 1. Frankie Olveda · LEGACY

18+ Underbelt -2007, Beginner, F-27 Beginner Male · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 18+ Underbelt

  1. 1. David Thomas · Texas Soryu Karate
  2. 2. Timothy Legendre · Villarreal Karate Club

18+ Underbelt -2007, Advanced, F-26 Advanced Female · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 18+ Underbelt

  1. 1. D'Lisa McBride · Allen's Sport Karate
  2. 2. Luz Gomez · 9th Street Gym Karate
  3. 3. Pamela White · Universal Karate Studios Hq

18+ Underbelt -2007, Advanced, F-29 Advanced Male · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 18+ Underbelt

  1. 1. Joshua Ragsdale · 9th Street Gym Karate

18+ Black Belt Women -2007, Black, F-30 Black Belt Female · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 18+ Black Belt Women

  1. 1. Mel Rodriguez · Sheltonryu Karatedo

35+ Black Belt Men -1990, Male, F-33 BB Male · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 35+ Black Belt Men

  1. 1. Luis Rodriguez · Sheltonryu Karatedo

45+ Black Belt Men -1980, Black, F-35 BB Male · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 45+ Black Belt Men

  1. 1. Brett Thurber · Texas Soryu Karate
  2. 2. Luis Rodriguez · Sheltonryu Karatedo
  3. 3. daniel perez

Demo Division 2013-2026, Demo, D-1 · Open Hand Kata Divisions · Demo Division

  1. 1. Jonathan Torres · Ramirez Martial Arts

<=5 2020-2025, F-1 All ranks, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · <=5

  1. 1. Jonathan Torres · Ramirez Martial Arts

6-7 2018-2019, F-2 Beginner, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 6-7

  1. 1. Eli Torres · Ramirez Martial Arts
  2. 2. Bambi Rios · AOK

8-9 2016-2017, F-7 Adv / BB, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 8-9

  1. 1. Samantha Reinke

8-9 2016-2017, F-5 Beginner, Mixed · Open Hand Kata Divisions · 8-9

  1. 1. Logan Smit · GBBA

6-7 2018-2019, Beginner, S-25 Beginner Male · Point Sparring Divisions · 6-7

  1. 1. Jayden Fisher
  2. 2. Eli Torres · Ramirez Martial Arts

6-7 2018-2019, Beginner, S-3 Beginner Female · Point Sparring Divisions · 6-7

  1. 1. Bambi Rios · AOK

6-7 2018-2019, Intermediate, S-4 Intermediate Female · Point Sparring Divisions · 6-7

  1. 1. Kihmmery Rodriguez · Universal Karate Studios Hq
  2. 2. Layla Bryant · Villarreal Karate Club
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