JAKE STRICKLAND

Photos courtesy of Thomas Hopkins Photography.

Jake Strickland hails from
Columbus, GA and is on his way to making a big name for himself in the martial arts world as well as Hollywood.

DOB: 12/20/1989
8th Grader at Calvary Christian School, Columbus, GA
Family: Dad, Ed; Mom, Lisa; two brothers, Syde(8) and Jett (4)

He has been a Member of K.I.C.K. Team since 1998

Jake currently holds a second degree black belt. His instructors are Master Young Won, Mike Chat, Jonathan Boyd, and Steven Torres. Jake trains at Won's Martial Arts in Columbus, Georgia. He trains 6-7 days per week for 3-4 hours per day.

Martial Arts Accomplishments

Media Appearances:
2001 ISKA World Championships shown on ESPN
2002 ISKA World Championships shown on ESPN
2003 ISKA World Championships shown on ESPN
XMA Discovery Channel Documentary
Regis and Kelly Live May 2004

Jake has a strong background in gymnastics. He enjoys skateboarding, video games, swimming, riding four wheelers, motorcycles, and jumping on the trampoline.

www.jakestrickland.com

Jake Strickland Live on'Regis and Kelly'

14-year-old Jake Strickland recently appeared on the talk show doing martial arts.

BY Reporter Mark Huard

Calvary Christian School eighth-grader Jake Strickland appeared on the ABC Talk show “Live With Regis and Kelly hosted by Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa on Monday May 24, 2004 at 9:00 a.m.

Jake trains under coach Young S. Won, who operates studios in Columbus and Phenix City.

Producers of the show, which airs on WTVM, invited Jake and his mother to fly to New York after learning of his prowess as a member of the Extreme Martial Arts performance team.

A seven-time champion in North American Sport Karate Association events, Jake was one of five young people who appeared on "Live" during "Amazing Kids Week."

Jake performed for a minute and a half doing an amazing demonstration. He also gave them a quick lesson on how to spin the bo. It was great!!

Congratulations to Jake Strickland for his great successes in the martial arts. Keep up the great work! You are a great role model for the younger martial artists in the world.