Getting a kick at the U.S. Open

Miles Kiffmann lands a kick to his opponent during the U.S. Open Taekwondo Championships held Feb. 7-11 in New Orleans. Kiffmann went on to win a silver medal in the junior poomse division. Three other black belt instructors from Kahului’s Kiffmann Taekwondo competed in the event: Matthew Daniels, Gunter Kiffman and Kathryn Kiffman won two gold medals apiece.

LISA VANHECKE photo