Kainoa Chu, ILH Basketball First Team

Kainoa Chu was named to the 2009 ILH Boys Basketball First Team.  The Iolani junior guard had a great season and was always a threat with his 3-point shooting and lane penetration.  In an ILH game against St. Louis, Kainoa put up 28 points, including five 3-pointers.  Iolani finished second in the ILH and third at the HHSAA state tournament.

Congratulations to Kainoa!

Here’s a video of Kainoa training and some game highlights.

Shane Matayoshi and Frank Ho help Kamehameha win Boys Basketball State Championship

Congratulations to Shane Matayoshi and Frank Ho as Kamehameha won the 2009 HHSAA Boys Div. I Basketball Championship.  The sophomores played reserve roles for the team but were contributors throughout the season.  Shane scored 17 points, including five 3-pointers in an ILH game against Damien.

Kendra Rask, ILH Swimming Champion and First Team

Kendra Rask, a Punahou sophomore, was named to the ILH Swimming and Diving Girls First Team for the 200 Yard Freestyle and the 200 Yard Medley Relay.  Kendra won the 200 Yard Freestyle and was a part of the winning 200 Yard Medley Relay team at the ILH Championships.  We previously mentioned that Kendra placed second and first, respectively in these events at the 2009 HHSAA State Swimming and Diving Championship.

Once again, congratulations Kendra!

Galen McCleary, ILH Wrestling Champion and First Team

Galen McCleary was named to the ILH Wrestling Boys First Team in the 140 lbs. division.  Galen won the 140 lbs. title at the ILH Championships and helped Punahou win the state title at the 2009 HHSAA State Wrestling Championship by placing third in that division.

Congratulations Galen!

Dustin Kimura wins MMA: Destiny 145lb title

Dustin Kimura, 19 years old, won the amateur 145lb title at the mixed martials arts event, Destiny: The 2nd Coming, on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Filcom Center in Waipahu.  In the second round, Dustin dropped his opponent with a right hand strike and used a rear naked choke submission to earn his win and the title. 

Dustin began training at Tactical Strength at the recommendation of his Jiu-Jitsu coach, Rylan Lizares, of Gracie Technics Academy.  Coach Darin put Dustin through six weeks of grueling circuits to simulate an entire MMA fight.  In the first week of training, Dustin could not finish his training circuit without throwing up.  By week six, Dustin had cut his rest periods between circuits from 2 minutes to 30 seconds and completed the entire training session with a 20lb vest on.  Dustin said that, “I definitely feel that since training at Tactical, my game has gone to another level.”

Congratulations Dustin!  All of your hard work and dedication paid off!  We look forward to more impressive victories in the future.

Update: Here’s a video of the fight, Dustin Kimura vs. Vernon Perengit. Dustin is in the black and white shorts.

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