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USBA/WBA Competitors of the Year - 2007

The USBA/WBA is committed to bringing Competitive Breaking to a World recognized level. We provide a solid platform for competitors to test their skills on a fair and even playing field. From our standardized rule sets, which are consistent throughout the USBA/WBA circuit, to our work with some of the top venues in the World of Martial Arts, the USBA/WBA is well on the way to bringing it’s members the opportunities and recognition they deserve.

In line with this vision, the USBA/WBA is the only breaking organization that keeps ratings on its members and seeds competitors accordingly. Points are earned at each USBA/WBA sanctioned event and are also used to determine our “Competitors of the Year”. For the most current ratings CLICK HERE.

We Have four categories for Competitor of the Year:

  • Male Competitor of the Year

  • Female Competitor of the Year

  • Junior Male Competitor of the Year

  • Junior Female Competitor of the Year

Competitors of the Year receive awards as well as recognition. They are also seeded at the following year’s events.

2007 USBA/WBA Competitor of the Year certificateDrew Serrano presenting Robert Raniolo with his Competitor of the Year awards.

 

2007 USBA/WBA Competitors of the Year also received official 2007 USBA/WBA Competitor of the Year jackets or Gi's awarded to all 4 categories, embroidered on front and sleeves with the official USBA/WBA logos. Competitors of the Year also receive the certificate of recognition pictured above. Robert Raniolo also received a USBA/WBA embroidered duffel bag.

The following competitors have earned the most points over the course of the 2007 tournament year and have proven themselves as true Martial Arts competitors. The USBA/WBA is proud to have the support of these and all competitors and members. Please be sure to congratulate the following members on their outstanding accomplishment.

2007 USBA/WBA Competitors of the Year:

Robert RanioloDrew Serrano, Elton Trower, Karen Smith, and Ralph BergamoMaster Haney, Mario and Olivia Bufalini, and Drew Serrano

Robert Raniolo

Male Competitor of the Year

Robert Raniolo getting readyRobert Raniolo - Power wood handRobert Raniolo - Concrete stomp

Karen Smith

Female Competitor of the Year

Karen Smith with World Championship beltKaren Smith - StompKaren Smith - Sledge hammer to forearm

Mario Bufalini, Jr.

Junior Male Competitor of the Year

Mario Bufalini, Jr. - Power wood handMario Bufalini, Jr. - Creative multidirectional woodMario Bufalini, Jr. - Power wood hand

Olivia Bufalini

Junior Female Competitor of the Year

Olivia Bufalini - Roundhouse through boardsOlivia BufaliniOlivia Bufalini - Roundhouse