MARIAH MOORE, THE ESKRIMADORA: June 2008

Saturday, June 21, 2008

WOTV Park Party with Maranda, Garfield Park

A Great Start to the 2008 WOTV Park Parties with Maranda!

Every Thursday WOTV and Maranda host parties for kids where everything is free! Free toys, games, books, puzzles, free lunches, ice cream, fruit, drinks, rides, and best of all - ENTERTAINMENT!

This is my second year performing at the Park Parties and we have tons of fun! I got to see friends I made at last years park parties and make some new ones too! This week we were downtown Grand Rapids at Garfield Park. Next week Berlin Raceway and the following week we will be in Holland at Kollen Park. The following week I'LL BE ON MY WAY TO THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THE PHILIPPINES! Woo HOO!

Par

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Thank you so much!

I just wanted to share these with you. It means so much to me when someone takes the time to tell me they appreciate what I do or send words of encouragement.
Thank you so much everyone for your prayers, thoughts, words of encouragement, and for wishing me well. It really does make all of my work, training, and determination to make a difference so worth it! I promise to do everything I can to make you proud in the PHilipppines in July.

Hello Mrs. Moore,

My name is Francis Serrano and I'm the marketing director of WEKAF USA. First off I want to commend you in raising such a wonderful young girl, her level of dedication to the Filipino Martial as well as to the current issues that are facing our communities is something truly inspiring. Your daughter is someone I would love my future daughters to look up and aspire too.

Well that is all I wanted to share and of course I will keep you and your family in my prayers as she prepare for the World Tournament. Good luck and God Speed.

These came from Anna Denton who was a major part of my Fundraising party on the 9th. Anna forwarded my blog, video, and website to all of her associates and these are some of the kind words they sent to Anna about me!

From Anna to her associates:

I just wanted to send you all this link to introduce you to an amazing 14-year-old girl, Mariah Moore, from Alto. My brother-in-law taught her as a little girl, and now she is defending her title representing the United States in the World Championships in the Philippines . I did a fundraiser for her on Monday (lia sophia and Close To My Heart scrap booking - still open! Hint! Hint!) to help fund this trip!

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Anna,
She is really something and has quite a future ahead of her. Plus, all the public speaking, etc she is doing. WOW – what a 14 year old! Not many 20-30-40 year olds have accomplished what she already has!

Thanks for sharing.

Deb

Kalamazoo Quality Assurance & Compliance

Tech Transfer Team

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Anna thank you so much for sending this to me. I actually just had the opportunity today to read it! She is absolutely amazing!! Her resume’ shows how young the road to Olympics really does start and OMG after watching her talent on the video it is hard to believe she is only 14. Plus, with that all American cutie-pa-tootie look of hers, I would never imagine that she could kill me just as easy as looking at me!! Truly Amazing!!

Ruthie Asmundson

Micro Assay II

QA Microbiology support

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"Bredin, John R" wrote:

Awesome, another 14 year old girl that can kick my butt, thanks for the morale boost

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Monday, June 16, 2008

CRACKIN' ME UP!

"Well Wishes for the 2008 World Championships from Ian Robbins"

I hate when people say "good
luck," so I wont wish you luck, just a safe journey. If you train hard
enough then you don't need luck. What you need to do is pray for the poor
dumb shmuck shakin like a dog crapin fish hooks who has to work up the salt
to get in the ring with you after they just saw you use their buddy for
tooth paste. Then tear their heart out and eat it with some of your
tarantula as an hors d'oeuvre.

Ian Robbins,Gathering of the Tribes 2008

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Sulong Tournament - Tell Guru John you saw it here!

Hi Everyone!
Guru John, the director of the Sulong Tournament in Chicago recently posted this video to promote this years tournament coming in October 2008. I am honored to be included! You can see me about half way thru at 1:50. This is a very fun and exciting event to be a part of and I encourage anyone who practices any of the pacific island arts to come and check it out. We had a blast last year and John has some very special and unique prizes. Without giving it totally away, they are, for the most part hand made and could easily become your new best friend! Hint. Hint.

Here's the video

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Taking orders until June 18th for Eskrimadora T-shirts!

Front of Shirt(Left chest)

Back of Shirt

Please respond to this post or email me at stickgirrl@gmail.com to order an Eskrimadora T-Shirt. All proceeds go to help offset the incredible cost of training, travel, entry fees, and equipement for the 2008 World Championships in the Philippines in July.

They are Black shirts, 50/50 blend. 15.00 each or 2 for 25.00. Sizes Child M, L and Adult Sm, M, L, XL, XXL.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR BELIEVING IN ME!

And the Winner is...

Susan Johnson, AIM USA

Remember the Name

Second Place Tie: A Beauty full of Beast
Warning: Be nice to me. I'm friends with Mariah Moore

Honorable Mention: You choose. The lady or the tiger?
Not a Barbie Girl! A Barbed Wire Girl.
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants.
Es-krim-a-dor-a n. 1 Female Filipino Martial Artist 2 Highly skilled fighter
3 Mariah Moore
The Way of the StickThe Attitude of the Knife

Thank you to everyone who participated. It was so much fun reading all of the entries! You can bet I will use some of them in upcoming events!

Monday, June 9, 2008

The Entries are in and the Vote is Underway! Eskrimadora slogan to be announced soon!

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Endorsements

Today at my daughter's school, it was dress as your hero day. When I asked my 6yr old daughter who she wanted to dress like- she thought about it for a moment... and said "well, Mariah Moore of course!" I thought it was so cute and I asked her why she chose you- just to get her point of view, and she said "well how could you not choose her- she is a world champion!" Thank you Mariah for being such a fabulous role model for girls of all ages!!! You leave such an impact on little girls hearts giving them hope and dreams, teaching them that with practice and dedication anything is possible!

Kristine Rosinski Welch

Someone once told me that "can't" means "I don't want to."

As a former Marine, I noted how these words held fast to the values my enlistment taught me; courage, determination, fortitude, perseverance, and honor. As an instructor, I found that this one simple phrase succinctly outlined the core ethics that I strive to instill in the students who look to me for guidance. In fact, it within this one brief sentence is the outline to success in a free society. Imagine my surprise-these words were spoken to me by someone less than half my age. Her name: Mariah Moore.

You will never meet a more outstanding, charming, and inspirational young person than Mariah. At the age of fifteen she has accomplished more than most professional athletes will in their entire lifetime. A four time world champion in full contact stick-fighting and active competitor, she has trained with some of the world's best trainers and athletes both here in the United States, and abroad. Yet at no time does her success interfere with the reality of who she is. She is as genuine as she is appealing in her presentation, and she makes her success a message to others; that the only thing keeping you from reaching your dreams is you.

Mariah gives a dynamic performance, inspirational words, and a positive presence that appeals to all ages. When a fifteen year old can balance her family time, responsibilities at home, her schoolwork, spiritual life, community service, a social life, and still find time to be a four time world champion at anything, it puts a different perspective on success and failure. Mariah brings that message to her audience with conviction and a million dollar smile.

I cannot say enough about this dynamic young lady. Easily one of the most positive people I have ever met, Mariah does not disappoint. She is a true role model for people both young and not-so-young alike.

Respectfully,
Craig T. Marks
CTT Instructor, Homeland Security and Protective Services

Hey I just wanted to let u know that u were a huge hit at St. Patricks School. As soon as I walked in the building I was swarmed with kids who wanted to tell me that u had been there and what u had done. It especially amazed me that when u were walking down the hall all the kids started screaming ur name. I've never seen so many excited kids in my life. Even at one point a kid was crying because he did not get ur autograph. So I just wanted to say thanks for making all of their days and probably their year.

Conor Barr

Your demonstration Saturday in Grand Rapids(Meijer Michigan State Games) was phenominal! A true inspiration for all martial artists and especially women (in my opinion). Keep up the hard work and great attitude Mariah!
Gretchen Fitzenrider

"She's a martial arts prodigy and her age and gender make her exceptionally rare. Mariah's gifts actually border on physical genius. We're only seeing the beginning here, not the end result. You almost can't imagine what she'll be like in 10 or 15 years."
Mushtaq Ali Al Ansari, Senior Instructor of Silat Zulfikari

Dear Mariah,
MLE Family Links would like to thank you for your willingness to work with us and for making "Jared's Day" a huge success! You did a fabulous assembly for our school. Your martial arts presentation was superb, but your words were even more impressive. You touched not only our students but also the parents and staff at MLE. Well Done! You truly have a way that motivates all of us. With your help MLE was able to collect $2,151.64 in change that has been sent to Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy. Thank you Mariah!
Sincerely,
Murray Lake Elementary Family Links Council

Mariah,
I was compelled to write this letter after I had the pleasure of witnessing your strong presentation. Your performance at the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center was full of inspiration and motivation. The 270 students and 20 or more staff members that sat as your audience were right to have given you a standing ovation. As the director of the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center, I would like to thank you for a seemingly flawless performance and sharing your wisdom with us. You are a remarkable young woman, and I wish you only the best in y our future endeavors.
Best Regards,
Cato W. Howard, Jr.
Center Director

Mariah is precious, dangerous and talented!! A real show-stopper!!
Renshi Master Ronald Manes, Richmond VA

Mariah embodies the best of the warrior spirit. She is very dedicated to her art and her community. She's a delight to work with and is as sweet and humble as she is skilled. Watch for her in feature films in the coming years, as I believe that it's inevitable that she will "be discovered" soon.

Will Buddha Weatherby

I have had the honor and privilige to be asked to sit on the board fo one of Mariah's belt tests. what impressed me most was not her physical skills, which are, indeed, impressive....but her passion, drive, and love of the arts. It comes thru in everything she tackles, whether its competing in stickfighting or forms, teaching self defense classes for women and young girls, fund raising for charity, or any number of other community functions she cares about.
she is passionate, dedicated, and driven...and this, I believe, will carry her to succeed in anything she chooses to pursue. I look forward to watching her grow and shine in her pursuit of excellence.
Go Mariah!!!!
- Sensei Chuck Pippin

Mariah,
I want to thank you for coming out on Friday and performing on "Jared's Day". Your performance was phenomenal. However, what impressed me most were your words of wisdom for our entire school, including the adults. You are certainly wise beyond your years. What you shared were words for all of us to live by.

You truly made Jared's Day one to remember. Thank you for all you did! You made an impact on our entire building!

Sincerely,

Brent Noskey,
Principal
Murray Lake Elementary School

My Daughter Tailor absolutely loved the demonstration by Mariah at the AIM Tournament this past Saturday.
She got an autographed photo from Mariah and plans on framing it and hanging it in her room.
She says the demonstration is the coolest thing she's ever seen, and would like to be able to do it one day.
This is the first time Tailor has ever taken a real interest in anything physical.
I am excited that she has choosen an interest that may help her build confiendence.

Please thank your niece for her hard work and dedication.
She has inspired my Tailor in many ways than one.
Which means the world to me.

Sincerely,
Elissa Little
P.S. Mariah is a VERY talented young lady. It was a great pleasure to meet her. Tailor hopes to be able to see her demonstrate again someday.

Ms. Moore,

Thank you so much for taking the time to come to Paks karate

yesterday and sharing your talents and time. What a great inspiration

for the kids. We loved all of it,especially your strong faith in God. It was

very refreshing to hear. Stay strong and keep the faith.

Tim Miedema

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