Martial Arts
MVHS students participate in judo, karate, kung fu and taekwondo
Martial Arts at MVHS. Photo courtesy of Mikaela Lee || Used with permission
MVHS alumnae ’18 Mikaela Lee competes at a kung fu tournament
February 7, 2021
While not offered at MVHS, many students have pursued combat sports and martial arts on their own, climbing ranks to receive the highest belts and competing at national tournaments around the world.
This package profiles the unique stories of four martial artists’ successes, struggles and journeys with their sports. Read more here.
About the Contributors
Melody Cui, Staff Writer
Melody Cui is currently a sophomore at MVHS and a staff writer on El Estoque. She enjoys watching YouTube videos and Twitch in her free time; her favorite YouTuber is Mr. Beast. She has a black cat whom she spends her free time with, and a list of books she has yet to read.
Andie Liu, Managing Editor
Andie is currently a senior and a managing editor for El Estoque. She runs on the track team and plays the erhu, a traditional Chinese instrument. To relax, she listens to violin and cello concertos while reading, drawing and attempting to meditate.
Riya Ravuri, Copy Editor
Riya is currently a junior and a staff writer for El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, reading, traveling and walking her dog. She is passionate about biology, journalism and the show Criminal Minds.
Anjali Singh, Sports Editor
Anjali is currently a senior and a sports editor on El Estoque. She enjoys playing piano and spending a lot of time on Spotify listening to music. Anjali is passionate about journalism and social justice issues, and she loves to travel — one day, she hopes to visit all the wonders of the world.
Collin Qian, Sports Editor
Hi! My name is Collin Qian and I am a third year staff member of El Estoque. In my free time, I enjoy relieving stress with video games, usually first person shooters, and I also enjoy hanging out with friends, whether that be virtually or in person.
![“I'm incredibly thankful for my family, but also especially my friends, as they are one of my biggest sources of hope and motivation during these times of doubt,” freshman Lindsey Tang said. “Although we're distant and always behind screens, my friends still find all the opportunities to check in and connect with me in many activities, such as regular weekly Zoom calls, violin duets, safe biking trips around the park or neighborhood and more. They are still here to make me laugh, encourage me in any way possible and to create so many little fond memories just in a simple conversation on the phone. And right now, I think it's extremely important to have this … community of support, and people who experience almost the same life as you, which will essentially propel you forward and help to just keep [you] on track. Especially these past few years, I feel that communication and interaction is needed more than ever, and I'm just grateful for all my friends who entertain [me], help me deal with stress and keep me strong.”
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Photos by Lindsey Tang // Used with permission
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