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Karate Family World Champions

Three generations of Bethel women (and their students) win big in Chicago

Roxanne Doyon, Co-owner of Connecticut Martial Arts with husband
Steven Doyon, recently traveled to Chicago, Ill. for an international
award banquet, recognizing Roxanne Doyon, her mother JoAnn Sainz and her
daughter Gabrielle Rudolph. This family of three generations of
competitors each won a World Champion title for 2024. These three
competitors are each ranked number one World in their respective
divisions. Gabrielle holds 17 World Champion titles. Roxanne has won 4
World Champion titles and her mother (at 80 years of age) has won two.
"I am thankful for the ability to compete alongside my mother and
daughter, these are truly special moments." quotes Roxanne

This
year Connecticut Martial arts also brought students to compete and
receive World Top 10 titles. Olivia Rodrigues, Jalen Simmons, Jannaai
Gomez and David Espinosa all did extremely well, setting them up for a
successful competition year. "We are very proud of our students and we
love seeing them thrive." Quotes Roxanne, 6th Degree Black Belt.

Master
Steve Doyon, coach, owner and 8th Degree Black Belt is always leading
his students by example of his unmatched work ethic and his passion for
martial arts. For more information you can contact ctmartialarts.com. (203)792-1544

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