International Martial Arts College USA

Joshua Quartin –
$C:\Users\IMAC USA\Pictures\2009\Competitor Photos 2009\QUARTIN, Joshua.jpg$ 1st Degree Black Belt Chinese Kenpo and 2nd Degree Black Belt in Goju Ryu

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Joshua Quartin began training at age 5. Only four years later did he receive his junior black belt in Chinese Kenpo under Sifu Richard Begley; and, has since gone on to attain a first degree black belt. Wanting to branch out in his training methods and fighting styles, in 2003 he began training under Kioshi Arturo Espina in the art of Goju Ryu and now holds a second degree black belt in that style. In discussing the differences between Chinese Kenpo and Goju Ryu, Josh states, “I find Kenpo to have great fighting techniques and Goju has the nicer forms and better balance.”

Now at the age of 16 and weighing approximately 155 pounds, Josh has become the complete fighter, training 5 to 6 days a week. During the week, two days are spent strictly for fighting/kumite, while the others are for forms, techniques and weapons. Josh states, “I love all aspects of sport martial arts and try to train them all equally. Sword is obviously my favorite.”

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In training with weapons, Josh originally started competing with the bo staff but once he got his hands on the sword/katana, he never looked back. He likes to make his performances exciting by demonstrating constant speed and agility throughout the kata; “My power and determination definitely come through when I compete.” Joshua still trains with a multitude of weapons including the bo, nunchucks, kamas and sais.

In describing himself, Josh says, “I believe in being the best that I can in everything I try. I always try my hardest. I consider myself a really nice person who always tries to do the right thing. Most people tell me I’m nice, respectful and have a great sense of humor.” One of his favorite stories is from the Compete Nationals tournament in California, February 2007. He moved up to the 14-17 year old division for the first time and was a significant underdog. In the end, he was announced 14-17 Mens Extreme/Creative Weapons Black Belt Grand Champion.

Josh believes that a great martial artist is someone who remains open to and has a desire to keep learning. He has no one favorite martial artist, but the most influential one would be his first instructors, Sifu Richard Begley, who taught him what it took to be the best. His training philosophy is “listen and learn from others and TRAIN HARD” while his legacy is “if I can be the best, so can you!” Josh is an all-around athlete enjoying a multitude of sports that include snowboarding, swimming and playing basketball. Josh also enjoys fishing, hanging out with his friends, and like many others his age…being on his computer. You can follow Joshua’s continued success at www.joshuaquartin.com.

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2008 Battle of Atlanta	First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 14-15 M
2008 Diamond Nationals	First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 14-15 M
2008 Pan American Internationals	Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Forms 14-17 M Creative/Extreme Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 14-17 M Creative/Extreme First Black Belt Creative Forms 14-15 M First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 14-15 M
2008 Capitol Classics	Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 14-17 M Creative/Extreme First Black Belt Creative Weapons 14-15 M First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 14-15 M
2008 US Open	First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 14-15 M
2008 AKA Grand Nationals	First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 14-15 M
2008 COMPETE Nationals	Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 14-17 M Creative/Extreme Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 14-17 M/F First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 14-15 M
2008 Ocean State Grand Nationals	First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 14-15 M
2008 New England Open	First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 14-15 M
2007 Pan American Internationals	First Black Belt Creative Weapons 14-15 M First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 14-15 M
2007 Capitol Classics	Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 14-17 M Creative/Extreme Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 14-17 M/F First Black Belt Creative Weapons 14-15 M
2007 Battle of Atlanta	First Black Belt Creative Weapons 14-15 M
2007 US Open	Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 14-17 M Creative/Extreme Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 14-17 M/F First Black Belt Creative Weapons 14-15 M
2007 Bluegrass Nationals	First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 14-15 M
2007 Ocean State Grand Nationals	Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 14-17 M Creative/Extreme Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 14-17 M/F First Black Belt Creative Weapons 14-15 M
2007 World Series of Martial Arts	Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 14-17 M Creative/Extreme Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 14-17 M/F First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 14-15 M
2007 COMPETE Nationals	Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 14-17 M Creative/Extreme Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 14-17 M/F First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 14-15 M
2006 Pan American Internationals	Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 13 & Under M/F Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 13 & Under M Creative/Extreme First Black Belt Creative Weapons 12-13 M First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 12-13 M
2006 Diamond Nationals	First Black Belt Creative Weapons 12-13 M First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 12-13 M
2006 Capitol Classics	Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 13 & Under M/F Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 13 & Under M Creative/Extreme First Black Belt Creative Weapons 12-13 M First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 12-13 M
2006 Battle of Atlanta	First Black Belt Creative Weapons 12-13 M
2006 US Open	Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 13 & Under M Traditional First Black Belt Traditional Weapons 12-13 M First Black Belt Creative Weapons 12-13 M First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 12-13 M
2006 Bluegrass Nationals	First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 12-13 M
2006 New England Open	First Black Belt Creative Weapons 12-13 M
2006 Superstar Invitational	First Black Belt Musical Forms 13 & Under M/F First Black Belt Musical Weapons 13 & Under M/F First Black Belt Creative Weapons 12-13 M/F First Black Belt Traditional Weapons 12-13 M/F First Black Belt Traditional Forms 12-13 M/F
2006 Quebec Open	Grand Champion Black Belt Grand Champion Weapons 13 & Under M Creative/Extreme First Black Belt Creative Weapons 12-13 M First Black Belt Extreme Weapons 12-13 M
2004 Bluegrass Nationals	First Black Belt Traditional Weapons 10-11 M
2003 Superstar Invitational	First Black Belt Open Weapons 13 & Under M/F