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'''ZenQuest Martial Arts Center''', formerly called the '''Okinawan Karate School''', is a [[martial arts]] school located in [[Lenox, Massachusetts]]. The oldest martial arts school in [[Berkshire County]], it was originally founded in 1972 as a [[dojo]] for [[Uechi-ryu]] [[karate]]. The school has since expanded to include other martial arts, and currently provides instruction in [[Shohei-ryu]] karate (a spin-off of Uechi-ryu), [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]], [[mixed martial arts]], [[Muay Thai]], [[boxing]], [[wrestling]], [[self-defense]], and [[kettlebell]]s, and is the fastest growing martial arts community in Berkshire County. The school also contains a store which provides equipment, gear, and instructional media. It is a member of the Okinawan Karatedo Association, [[Demian Maia]] Jiu-Jitsu Organization, and [[Team Sityodtong]], and is accredited by the [[North American Grappling Association]]. It also oversees a satellite dojo, Dentoteki School of Karate, in [[Byram, Mississippi]]. ZenQuest has received significant coverage by regional and local media in [[Berkshire County]], including ''[[The Berkshire Eagle]]'', ''Berkshires' Best Buys, Business, and Beyond'', and Pittsfield Cable Television, for its regular youth tournaments and seminars with high-ranking officials from the school's parent organizations.
'''ZenQuest Martial Arts Center''', formerly called the '''Okinawan Karate School''', is a [[martial arts]] school located in [[Lenox, Massachusetts]]. The oldest martial arts school in [[Berkshire County]], it was originally founded in 1972 as a [[dojo]] for [[Uechi-ryu]] [[karate]]. The school since expanded to include other martial arts, and currently provides instruction in [[Shohei-ryu]] karate (a spin-off of Uechi-ryu), [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]], [[mixed martial arts]], [[Muay Thai]], [[boxing]], [[wrestling]], [[self-defense]], [[kettlebell]]s, and [[Okinawan kobudō|kobudo]], and is the fastest growing martial arts community in Berkshire County. The school also contains a store which provides equipment, gear, and instructional media. It is a member of the Okinawan Karatedo Association, [[Demian Maia]] Jiu-Jitsu Organization, and [[Team Sityodtong]], and is accredited by the [[North American Grappling Association]]. It also oversees a satellite dojo, Dentoteki School of Karate, in [[Byram, Mississippi]]. ZenQuest has received significant coverage by regional and local media in [[Berkshire County]], including ''[[The Berkshire Eagle]]'', ''Berkshires' Best Buys, Business, and Beyond'', and Pittsfield Cable Television, for its regular youth tournaments and seminars with high-ranking officials from the school's parent organizations.


==History==
==History==
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The school was originally based in [[Pittsfield, Massachusetts]], and was opened on Lyman Street in 1972 by [[Sensei]] Frank Gorman, who according to ''Berkshires' Best Buys Business & Beyond'' introduced [[Uechi-ryu]] karate to [[Berkshire County]].<ref name="About Us">{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://zenquestmac.com/?page_id=2|work=Zenquestmac.com|publisher=ZenQuest Martial Arts Center|accessdate=14 June 2011}}</ref><ref name=berkshirebest>{{cite journal|title=Quality Martial Arts in Pittsfield|journal=Berkshires' Best Buys Business & Beyond|date=16 September - 6 October 2008|volume=1|issue=10|pages=19|accessdate=14 June 2011}}</ref> It is the oldest martial arts school in Berkshire County.<ref name=Decberkbest>{{cite journal|title=ZenQuest Martial Arts Center|journal=Berkshires' Best Buys, Business, and Beyond|date=December 6–19, 2011|volume=4|issue=15|pages=8|url=http://free.yudu.com/item/embedded_reader/446196/Berkshires--Best-December-6--2011|accessdate=10 December 2011}}</ref> Eventually the school was moved to the Pittsfield Plaza on West Housatonic Street. Senseis Mark and Connie Flynn took ownership of the school in August 2002. They previously lived and worked in [[Albany, New York]], and ran a smaller satellite dojo in [[Guilderland, New York|Guilderland]]. The Flynns purchased the school from Bob and Lisken Dus, who stated at the time that they were entering into retirement and would focus on providing support to the Flynns.<ref name=berkshirebest /> In the fall of 2002, the Flynns widened the school’s curriculum to include [[Brazil]]ian "Gracie" [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu|jiu-jitsu]]. Mixed martial arts classes were added later.<ref name=berkshirebest /> The Flynns traveled to [[Okinawa]], [[Japan]] in 2003 and 2007 for training with world leaders in Uechi-Ryu/Shohei-Ryu. During the 2007 trip Mrs. Flynn was promoted to 5th Dan, and both attended the 2007 All Okinawa Championships, a worldwide championship event. Sensei Connie took 3rd place in [[kata]], while Sensei Mark managed to reach fourth in [[kumite]].<ref name=berkshirebest /> In 2010, due to renovation of the Pittsfield Plaza where it was located, the school relocated to Lenox Commons in [[Lenox]], where it changed its name from Okinawan Karate School to ZenQuest Martial Arts Center.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dobrowolski|first=Tony|title=Pittsfield Plaza's last shop to leave|accessdate=14 June 2011|newspaper=[[Berkshire Eagle]]|date=14 February 2011|pages=A01}}</ref> Along with this relocation and name change the school updated classes to a full roster which includes Muay Thai, boxing, and self-defense classes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Martial Arts Training|url=http://zenquestmac.com/?page_id=260|work=zanquestmac.com|publisher=ZenQuest Martial Arts Center|accessdate=14 June 2011}}</ref> The school is now the fastest growing martial arts community in Berkshire County.<ref name=Decberkbest /> As of March 2012, a [[kettlebell]] class was added to the schedule.
The school was originally based in [[Pittsfield, Massachusetts]], and was opened on Lyman Street in 1972 by [[Sensei]] Frank Gorman, who according to ''Berkshires' Best Buys Business & Beyond'' introduced [[Uechi-ryu]] karate to [[Berkshire County]].<ref name="About Us">{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://zenquestmac.com/?page_id=2|work=Zenquestmac.com|publisher=ZenQuest Martial Arts Center|accessdate=14 June 2011}}</ref><ref name=berkshirebest>{{cite journal|title=Quality Martial Arts in Pittsfield|journal=Berkshires' Best Buys Business & Beyond|date=16 September - 6 October 2008|volume=1|issue=10|pages=19|accessdate=14 June 2011}}</ref> It is the oldest martial arts school in Berkshire County.<ref name=Decberkbest>{{cite journal|title=ZenQuest Martial Arts Center|journal=Berkshires' Best Buys, Business, and Beyond|date=December 6–19, 2011|volume=4|issue=15|pages=8|url=http://free.yudu.com/item/embedded_reader/446196/Berkshires--Best-December-6--2011|accessdate=10 December 2011}}</ref> Eventually the school was moved to the Pittsfield Plaza on West Housatonic Street. Senseis Mark and Connie Flynn took ownership of the school in August 2002. They previously lived and worked in [[Albany, New York]], and ran a smaller satellite dojo in [[Guilderland, New York|Guilderland]]. The Flynns purchased the school from Bob and Lisken Dus, who stated at the time that they were entering into retirement and would focus on providing support to the Flynns.<ref name=berkshirebest /> In the fall of 2002, the Flynns widened the school’s curriculum to include [[Brazil]]ian "Gracie" [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu|jiu-jitsu]]. Mixed martial arts classes were added later.<ref name=berkshirebest /> The Flynns traveled to [[Okinawa]], [[Japan]] in 2003 and 2007 for training with world leaders in Uechi-Ryu/Shohei-Ryu. During the 2007 trip Mrs. Flynn was promoted to 5th Dan, and both attended the 2007 All Okinawa Championships, a worldwide championship event. Sensei Connie took 3rd place in [[kata]], while Sensei Mark managed to reach fourth in [[kumite]].<ref name=berkshirebest /> In 2010, due to renovation of the Pittsfield Plaza where it was located, the school relocated to Lenox Commons in [[Lenox]], where it changed its name from Okinawan Karate School to ZenQuest Martial Arts Center.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dobrowolski|first=Tony|title=Pittsfield Plaza's last shop to leave|accessdate=14 June 2011|newspaper=[[Berkshire Eagle]]|date=14 February 2011|pages=A01}}</ref> Along with this relocation and name change the school updated classes to a full roster which includes Muay Thai, boxing, and self-defense classes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Martial Arts Training|url=http://zenquestmac.com/?page_id=260|work=zanquestmac.com|publisher=ZenQuest Martial Arts Center|accessdate=14 June 2011}}</ref> The school is now the fastest growing martial arts community in Berkshire County.<ref name=Decberkbest />


==Events and seminars==
==Events and seminars==
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==Competitions==
==Competitions==

===Karate===
===Karate===

====2007 All-Okinawa Championships====
====2007 All-Okinawa Championships====
In 2007, Senseis Mark and Connie Flynn competed in the 2007 All-Okinawa Championships in [[Okinawa]], which featured competitors from throughout the world. The results for the Flynns were as follows:
In 2007, Senseis Mark and Connie Flynn competed in the 2007 All-Okinawa Championships in [[Okinawa]], which featured competitors from throughout the world. The results for the Flynns were as follows:
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! Name <ref name=schenectady>{{cite web|title=Event Results - NAGA New York|url=http://nagafighter.com/index.php?module=eventdetailpage/263|work=nagafighter.com|publisher=[[North American Grappling]]|accessdate=March 2, 2013}}</ref> !! Win<ref name=schenectady /> !! Division<ref name=schenectady />
! Name <ref name=schenectady>{{cite web|title=Event Results - NAGA New York|url=http://nagafighter.com/index.php?module=eventdetailpage/263|work=nagafighter.com|publisher=[[North American Grappling Association]]|accessdate=March 2, 2013}}</ref> !! Win<ref name=schenectady /> !! Division<ref name=schenectady />
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| Colleen Garrity || 2nd place / 3rd place || Women's No-Gi Beginner Light Weight / Women's Gi White Belt Light Weight
| Colleen Garrity || 2nd place / 3rd place || Women's No-Gi Beginner Light Weight / Women's Gi White Belt Light Weight
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| Bryan Rahilly || 3rd place || Mens No-Gi Novice Light Weight
| Bryan Rahilly || 3rd place || Mens No-Gi Novice Light Weight
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| Caleb Pollard || 1st place / 1st place || Kids Kids No-Gi Novice {{convert|50|to|59.9|lb|kg|abbr=on}} 9 & 10 year olds / Kids Gi Novice {{convert|50|to|59.9|lb|kg|abbr=on}} 9 & 10 year olds
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| Neil Von Flatern || 3rd place || Mens No-Gi Intermediate Middle Weight
| Neil Von Flatern || 3rd place || Mens No-Gi Intermediate Middle Weight
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| Shannon Pollard || 2nd place / 2nd place || Girls No-Gi Novice {{convert|51|to|54|lb|kg|abbr=on}} 7 years old / Girls Gi Novice {{convert|51|to|54|lb|kg|abbr=on}} 7 years old
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| Stephen Taglieri || 2nd place / 1st place || Kids No-Gi Intermediate {{convert|130|to|149.9|lb|kg|abbr=on}} 13 years old / Kids Novice No-Gi {{convert|130|to|139.9|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
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! Name<ref name=albany2013>{{cite web|title=Event Results - NAGA Albany|url=http://nagafighter.com/index.php?module=eventdetailpage/291|work=nagafighter.com|publisher=[[North American Grappling Association]]|accessdate=March 17, 2013}}</ref> !! Win<ref name=albany2013 /> !! Division<ref name=albany2013 />
! Name<ref name=albany2013>{{cite web|title=Event Results - NAGA Albany|url=http://nagafighter.com/index.php?module=eventdetailpage/291|work=nagafighter.com|publisher=[[North American Grappling Association]]|accessdate=March 17, 2013}}</ref> !! Win<ref name=albany2013 /> !! Division<ref name=albany2013 />
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| Jack Purcell || 1st place / 2nd place || Kids' No-Gi Beginner 70 - 79.9 lbs. / Kids' Gi Beginner 70 - 79.9 lbs.
| Jack Purcell || 1st place / 2nd place || Kids' No-Gi Beginner {{convert|70|to|79.9|lb|kg|abbr=on}} / Kids' Gi Beginner {{convert|70|to|79.9|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
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| Caleb Pollard || 2nd place / 2nd place || Kids' No-Gi Beginner 50 - 59.9 lbs., 9-10 yo / Kids' Gi Beginner 50 - 59.9 lbs., 9-10 yo
| Caleb Pollard || 2nd place / 2nd place || Kids' No-Gi Beginner {{convert|50|to|59.9|lb|kg|abbr=on}}, 9-10 year olds / Kids' Gi Beginner {{convert|50|to|59.9|lb|kg|abbr=on}}, 9-10 year olds
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| Shannon Pollard || 1st place / 1st place || Girl's No-Gi Novice / Girl's Gi Novice
| Shannon Pollard || 1st place / 1st place || Girl's No-Gi Novice / Girl's Gi Novice
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| Jedd L. Hall || 2nd place / 1st place || Directors' No-Gi Expert Middle Weight / Directors' Gi Expert Middle Weight
| Jedd L. Hall || 2nd place / 1st place || Directors' No-Gi Expert Middle Weight / Directors' Gi Expert Middle Weight
|}

====Manchester, 2013====
On April 6, 2013, ZenQuest competed at the New England Submission Challenge in [[Manchester, Connecticut]].
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name<ref name=NESC >{{cite web|title=Timeline Photos|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=498612226863633|work=ZenQuest Martial Arts Center|publisher=[[Facebook]]|accessdate=June 15, 2013|date=April 7, 2013}}</ref> !! Win<ref name=NESC /> !! Division<ref name=NESC />
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| Matt Gerlitz || Silver || No-Gi {{convert|170|to|184.9|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
|}

====Plymouth, 2013====
On April 20, 2013, ZenQuest competed at the North American Pankration and Grappling Association Pankration Championships at [[Plymouth, Massachusetts]]. Their wins are as follows:

{| class="wikitable"
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! Name<ref name=NAPAGA >{{cite web|title=Three students represented like crazy in their...|url=https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=503518216373034&id=125174747540718|work=ZenQuest Martial Arts Center|publisher=[[Facebook]]|accessdate=June 15, 2013|date=April 20, 2013}}</ref> !! Win<ref name=NAPAGA />
|-
| Chris Clark || 2nd place in division
|-
| Neil Von Flattern || 1st place in division
|-
| Ricky Chiu || 3rd place in division
|}

====East Coast 2013====
On May 4, 2013, ZenQuest competed at the NAGA East Coast Championship in [[Danbury, Connecticut]].
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name<ref name=eastcoast13>{{cite web|title=Event Results - NAGA East Coast|url=nagafighter.com/index.php?module=eventdetailpage/303|work=nagafighter.com|publisher=[[North American Grappling Association]]|accessdate=March 17, 2013}}|accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref> !! Win<ref name=eastcoast13 /> !! Division<ref name=eastcoast13 />
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| Nicole Viale || 2nd place / 2nd place || Womens No-Gi Novice Light Heavy Weight / Womens White Belt Middle Weight
|}
|}


Revision as of 19:14, 15 June 2013

ZenQuest Martial Arts Center
Front of the ZenQuest Martial Arts Center building in Lenox Commons
Front of the ZenQuest Martial Arts Center building in Lenox Commons
Also known asOkinawan Karate School
Date founded1972
Country of originUnited States
FounderFrank Gorman
Current headMark Flynn, Connie Flynn
Arts taughtShohei-ryu/Uechi-ryu Karate • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu • MMA • Sityodtong Muay Thai • Boxing • Self-defense • Wrestling • Kettlebell • Kobudo
Ancestor schoolsOkinawan Karate-do Association • Team Sityodtong • Demian Maia Jiu-Jitsu Organization • North American Grappling Association
Official websitehttp://zenquestmac.com/

ZenQuest Martial Arts Center, formerly called the Okinawan Karate School, is a martial arts school located in Lenox, Massachusetts. The oldest martial arts school in Berkshire County, it was originally founded in 1972 as a dojo for Uechi-ryu karate. The school since expanded to include other martial arts, and currently provides instruction in Shohei-ryu karate (a spin-off of Uechi-ryu), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, self-defense, kettlebells, and kobudo, and is the fastest growing martial arts community in Berkshire County. The school also contains a store which provides equipment, gear, and instructional media. It is a member of the Okinawan Karatedo Association, Demian Maia Jiu-Jitsu Organization, and Team Sityodtong, and is accredited by the North American Grappling Association. It also oversees a satellite dojo, Dentoteki School of Karate, in Byram, Mississippi. ZenQuest has received significant coverage by regional and local media in Berkshire County, including The Berkshire Eagle, Berkshires' Best Buys, Business, and Beyond, and Pittsfield Cable Television, for its regular youth tournaments and seminars with high-ranking officials from the school's parent organizations.

History

Training room #1
Training room #1 at ZenQuest Martial Arts Center
Exercise and weight room
Exercise and weight room at ZenQuest Martial Arts Center
Training room #2
Training room #2 at ZenQuest Martial Arts Center

The school was originally based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and was opened on Lyman Street in 1972 by Sensei Frank Gorman, who according to Berkshires' Best Buys Business & Beyond introduced Uechi-ryu karate to Berkshire County.[1][2] It is the oldest martial arts school in Berkshire County.[3] Eventually the school was moved to the Pittsfield Plaza on West Housatonic Street. Senseis Mark and Connie Flynn took ownership of the school in August 2002. They previously lived and worked in Albany, New York, and ran a smaller satellite dojo in Guilderland. The Flynns purchased the school from Bob and Lisken Dus, who stated at the time that they were entering into retirement and would focus on providing support to the Flynns.[2] In the fall of 2002, the Flynns widened the school’s curriculum to include Brazilian "Gracie" jiu-jitsu. Mixed martial arts classes were added later.[2] The Flynns traveled to Okinawa, Japan in 2003 and 2007 for training with world leaders in Uechi-Ryu/Shohei-Ryu. During the 2007 trip Mrs. Flynn was promoted to 5th Dan, and both attended the 2007 All Okinawa Championships, a worldwide championship event. Sensei Connie took 3rd place in kata, while Sensei Mark managed to reach fourth in kumite.[2] In 2010, due to renovation of the Pittsfield Plaza where it was located, the school relocated to Lenox Commons in Lenox, where it changed its name from Okinawan Karate School to ZenQuest Martial Arts Center.[4] Along with this relocation and name change the school updated classes to a full roster which includes Muay Thai, boxing, and self-defense classes.[5] The school is now the fastest growing martial arts community in Berkshire County.[3]

Events and seminars

The school has received regular coverage by The Berkshire Eagle and Pittsfield Cable Television, including the school’s annual hosting of a youth tournament[6][7] and black belt promotions,[8] and in 2002 was noted for helping a teen overcome disabilities.[9]

In 2005, the dojo made the headline story in The Berkshire Eagle for hosting a special camp called “Tokkun 2005” at Cross Athletic Center at Miss Hall's School.[10] The camp featured visiting karate masters from Okinawa, specifically Senseis Shigeru Takamiyagi (9 dan), Toshio Higa (8 dan), Hirokuni Yamashiro (7 dan), and Sakae Uechi (5 dan), and in addition to local students in Berkshire County had additional students from more distant areas such as Florida, New Jersey, Michigan, New York, Vermont, and Cape Cod.[10] Another event that received attention from The Berkshire Eagle was a visit from mixed martial arts and jiu-jitsu legend Royce Gracie, who held a clinic at the dojo in 2009.[11] The year before, 2008, another jiu-jitsu clinic had been held with Robert “Crush” Kahn.[12] Several seminars are held every year with notable members from the Okinawan Karate-do Association and Sityodtong Muay Thai.[3] After ZenQuest left the Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu network and joined Demian Maia's organization, Demian Maia held a seminar at the school on November 2, 2012, garnering attention from The Berkshire Eagle.[13]

Affiliation and associated schools

ZenQuest Martial Arts Center is a member of the Okinawan Karatedo Association,[3][14] which is located in Okinawa and is the worldwide governing body for Shohei-ryu karate, and Team Sityodtong,[3][15] a Muay Thai training camp based in Somerville, Massachusetts. The dojo was also an affiliate of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network,[3] but the termination of its association with the Network was announced on February 2, 2012.[16] On February 18, the dojo announced that its jiu-jitsu program would be under Demian Maia.[17] The school is accredited by the North American Grappling Association.[18]

A satellite dojo of the school, Dentoteki School of Karate (a.k.a. Dettor’s School of Okinawan Karate), is run by Sensei Christina Wells in Byram, Mississippi.[1][14][19] Before relocating to Pittsfield, the Flynns operated a satellite dojo in Guilderland, New York. The school is also affiliated with Tetsushin Martial Arts Academy in Bloomingdale, New Jersey under Sensei Mike Torres.[1]

Competitions

Karate

2007 All-Okinawa Championships

In 2007, Senseis Mark and Connie Flynn competed in the 2007 All-Okinawa Championships in Okinawa, which featured competitors from throughout the world. The results for the Flynns were as follows:

Name[2] Place[2] Division[2]
Connie Flynn 3rd Place (Win) Women's Kata
Mark Flynn 4th Place (No win) / Competed (No win) Kumite / Kata

Battle for Boston 2012

On April 22, 2012, ZenQuest competed in the Battle for Boston karate open tournament at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, five miles from Boston. The win was a follows:

Name Win Event
Chris Mattoon[20] 3rd place[20] Men's Advanced Kata Ages 18–34[20]

Grappling

ZenQuest Martial Arts center has participated in multiple competitions held by the North American Grappling Association. The following is a list of wins captured by the school.

Rhode Island, 2010

On October 16, 2010, On June 4, 2011, students from ZenQuest Martial Arts Center competed in the 2011 NAGA East Coast Championship in Lincoln, Rhode Island. The school took several wins, which are listed as follows:

Name[21] Win[21] Division[21]
Jedd Hall 2nd / 3rd Mens No-Gi Directors Expert Middle Weight / Mens GI Directors Expert Middle Weight
John Soules 1st place / 2nd place Mens Masters No-Gi Intermediate Light Heavy Weight / Mens Gi Masters Blue Belt Light Heavy Weight

Rhode Island, 2011

On January 29, ZenQuest students competed in the NAGA New England Championship in Lincoln, Rhode Island. The school's win is as follows:

Name[22] Win[22] Division[22]
David Solis 1st / 1st Mens No-Gi Absolute Novice / Mens Gi White Belt Light Heavy Weight

Springfield, 2011

On June 4, 2011, students from ZenQuest Martial Arts Center competed in the 2011 NAGA East Coast Championship in Springfield, Massachusetts. The school took several wins, which are listed as follows:

Name[23] Win[23] Division[23]
Connor T. Faulkner 3rd place Mens No-Gi Novice Fly Weight
Daniel Mazzeo 2nd place Masters No-Gi Novice Light Weight
Jedd L. Hall 1st place / 1st place Mens No-Gi Directors Expert Middle Weight / Mens Gi Directors Expert Middle Weight
Jordan Bradford 1st place Kids Gi Novice 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg). 7 & 8 year olds
Rick Byers 3rd place / 3rd place Mens No-Gi Intermediate Light Heavy Weight / Mens Gi Blue Belt Light Heavy Weight
Robert Blessin 1st place Mens No-Gi Novice Welter Weight Division
Sherman Somerville 3rd place Mens Gi Blue Belt Light Weight

Hartford, 2011

On July 30, 2011, students from ZenQuest competed in the NAGA Hartford event in Hartford, Connecticut. The school's wins are as follows:

Name[24] Win[24] Division[24]
Cameron Loehr 1st place Gi Advanced Teen
Connor T. Faulkner 2nd place / 2nd place Mens No-Gi Novice Bantam Weight / Mens Gi Novice Flyweight
Tony Riello 1st place Mens No-Gi Masters Cruiser Weight

Northeast Championship, 2011

On October 15, 2011, students from ZenQuest competed in the NAGA Northeast Championship. The results are as follows:

Name[25] Win[25] Division[25]
Chris Bradley 3rd place Boys Gi 70 to 79.9 lb (31.8 to 36.2 kg)
Connor T. Faulkner 3rd place Mens Gi White Belt Fly Weight
Colleen Garrity 2nd place Girls No-Gi Beginner 115 to 129.9 lb (52.2 to 58.9 kg) 16 & 17 yr olds
Noah Farevaag 3rd place / 2nd place Boys No-Gi Novice 80 to 89.9 lb (36.3 to 40.8 kg) 9 to 11 yr olds / Boys Gi Beginner 80 to 89.9 lb (36.3 to 40.8 kg) 11 yrs old
Robert Blessin 3rd place Mens No-Gi Beginner Welter Weight
Stephen Taglieri 2nd place / 2nd place / 1st place Boys Gi Intermediate 115 to 129.9 lb (52.2 to 58.9 kg) 11 & 12 years old / Boys No-Gi Intermediate 115 to 129.9 lb (52.2 to 58.9 kg) 11 & 12 years old / Boys Gi Beginner
Timothy Somerville 2nd place / 2nd place Mens No-Gi Intermediate Bantam-Weight / Mens Gi Blue-Belt Bantam-Weight

Rhode Island, 2012

On January 28, 2012, ZenQuest returned to Lincoln, Rhode Island for the New England Championship. Wins are as follows:

Name[26] Win[26] Division[26]
Cooper Shepardson 1st place / 1st place Kids No-Gi Novice 49.9 lb (22.6 kg) and 7-8 year olds / Kids Gi Novice 49.9 lb (22.6 kg) and 7-8 year olds
Jack Purcell 1st place / 1st place Kids No Gi Novice 60 to 69.9 lb (27.2 to 31.7 kg) 9 yr olds / Kids Gi Novice 60 to 69.9 lb (27.2 to 31.7 kg) 9 yr olds
James Purcell 3rd place Kids Gi Novice 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg) 7 - 8 year olds
Jordan Bradford 3rd place / 3rd place Girls No-Gi Beginner 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg) & 8-9 year olds / Girls Gi Beginner 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg)

Albany, 2012

On March 10, 2012, ZenQuest competed at Albany, New York. The schools wins are as follows:

Name[27] Win[27] Division[27]
Brandon Lucchese 1st place Men's No-Gi Novice Bantam Weight
Colleen Garrity 2nd place / 3rd place Women's No-Gi Novice Fly Weight / Women's Gi White Belt Fly Weight
Cooper Shepardson 2nd place Kids' No-Gi Beginner 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg) 8-9 year olds
Jack Purcell 3rd place / 3rd place Kids' No-Gi Beginner 60 to 69.9 lb (27.2 to 31.7 kg) / Kids' Gi Beginner 60 to 69.9 lb (27.2 to 31.7 kg) 8-9 year olds
James Purcell 1st place / 1st place Kids' No-Gi Novice 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg) / Kids' Gi Novice 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg)
Jordan Bradford 1st place / 2nd place Girls No-Gi Beginner 60 to 69.9 lb (27.2 to 31.7 kg) / Girls Gi Beginner 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg) 8-9 year olds
Jedd L. Hall 2nd place / 1st place Men's No-Gi Expert Welter Weight / Directors' Gi Expert Middle Weight
Neil Von Flatern 3rd place Men's Gi White Belt Welter Weight
Samuel Johnson 2nd place Kids' Gi Beginner 80 to 89.9 lb (36.3 to 40.8 kg) 11 years old
Stephen Taglieri 3rd place / 3rd place Kids' No-Gi Beginner 115 to 129.9 lb (52.2 to 58.9 kg) / Kids' Gi Beginner 115 to 129.9 lb (52.2 to 58.9 kg) 10-12 year olds

East Coast 2012

On May 5, 2012, ZenQuest competed at NAGA East Coast Championship in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

Name[28] Win[28] Division[28]
Conner Faulkner 2nd place / 2nd place Mens No-Gi Intermediate Bantam Weight / Mens Gi Blue Belt Fly Weight
Robert Blessin 3rd place Mens No-Gi Intermediate Middle Weight

Schenectady, 2012

On September 8, 2012, ZenQuest competed at NAGA New York in Schenectady, New York.

Name [29] Win[29] Division[29]
Colleen Garrity 2nd place / 3rd place Women's No-Gi Beginner Light Weight / Women's Gi White Belt Light Weight
Conner Faulkner 2nd place / 2nd place Men's No-Gi Intermediate Fly Weight / Men's Gi Blue Belt Fly Weight
Neil Von Flatern 2nd place Men's Gi White Belt Middle Weight
Robert Blessin 1st place Men's No-Gi Intermediate Welter Weight
Scott Stetz 2nd place / 2nd place Masters' No-Gi Novice Cruiser Weight / Masters' Gi White Belt Cruiser Weight

New England Championship 2013

On January 26–27, 2013, ZenQuest competed at the New England Championship in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

Name[30] Win[30] Division[30]
Bryan Rahilly 3rd place Mens No-Gi Novice Light Weight
Caleb Pollard 1st place / 1st place Kids Kids No-Gi Novice 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg) 9 & 10 year olds / Kids Gi Novice 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg) 9 & 10 year olds
Neil Von Flatern 3rd place Mens No-Gi Intermediate Middle Weight
Shannon Pollard 2nd place / 2nd place Girls No-Gi Novice 51 to 54 lb (23 to 24 kg) 7 years old / Girls Gi Novice 51 to 54 lb (23 to 24 kg) 7 years old
Stephen Taglieri 2nd place / 1st place Kids No-Gi Intermediate 130 to 149.9 lb (59.0 to 68.0 kg) 13 years old / Kids Novice No-Gi 130 to 139.9 lb (59.0 to 63.5 kg)

Albany, 2013

On March 16, 2013, ZenQuest competed at the NAGA Albany in Albany, New York.

Name[31] Win[31] Division[31]
Jack Purcell 1st place / 2nd place Kids' No-Gi Beginner 70 to 79.9 lb (31.8 to 36.2 kg) / Kids' Gi Beginner 70 to 79.9 lb (31.8 to 36.2 kg)
Caleb Pollard 2nd place / 2nd place Kids' No-Gi Beginner 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg), 9-10 year olds / Kids' Gi Beginner 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg), 9-10 year olds
Shannon Pollard 1st place / 1st place Girl's No-Gi Novice / Girl's Gi Novice
Jordan Bradford 2nd place / 3rd place Girl's No-Gi Intermediate / Girl's Gi Intermediate
Chris Clark 3rd place Men's No-Gi Novice Welter Weight
Matt Gerlitz 1st place / 1st place Masters' No-Gi Novice Middle Weight / Masters' Gi White Belt Middle Weight
Jedd L. Hall 2nd place / 1st place Directors' No-Gi Expert Middle Weight / Directors' Gi Expert Middle Weight

Manchester, 2013

On April 6, 2013, ZenQuest competed at the New England Submission Challenge in Manchester, Connecticut.

Name[32] Win[32] Division[32]
Matt Gerlitz Silver No-Gi 170 to 184.9 lb (77.1 to 83.9 kg)

Plymouth, 2013

On April 20, 2013, ZenQuest competed at the North American Pankration and Grappling Association Pankration Championships at Plymouth, Massachusetts. Their wins are as follows:

Name[33] Win[33]
Chris Clark 2nd place in division
Neil Von Flattern 1st place in division
Ricky Chiu 3rd place in division

East Coast 2013

On May 4, 2013, ZenQuest competed at the NAGA East Coast Championship in Danbury, Connecticut.

Name[34] Win[34] Division[34]
Nicole Viale 2nd place / 2nd place Womens No-Gi Novice Light Heavy Weight / Womens White Belt Middle Weight

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