Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do Competes in Williston

Five students from the Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do School traveled to Williston to compete against the Williston Tae Kwon Do and Judo Academy.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Five members of the Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do School traveled to Williston, Montana on Saturday, February 21 to participate in a dual competition with the Williston Tae Kwon Do and Judo Academy. The competition was held at the WTJA School and directed by Matt Right.

Why it matters

The competition provided an opportunity for the Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do students to test their skills against other martial artists and gain valuable experience in competitive settings.

The details

The Sidney students competed in various divisions based on their belt levels. 7-year-old Phoenix Bankdull placed 3rd in the yellow belt division, 9-year-old Jessi Bankdull placed 3rd in forms and 2nd in sparring in the yellow belt division, 12-year-old Scott Urban placed 2nd in forms and 3rd in sparring in the orange belt division, 11-year-old Tegan Turnbull placed 2nd in forms in the orange belt division, and 10-year-old Troy Turnbull placed 2nd in forms and 2nd in sparring in the blue belt division.

  • The competition took place on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do School

A martial arts school located in Sidney, Montana that sent five students to compete in the dual competition against the Williston Tae Kwon Do and Judo Academy.

Williston Tae Kwon Do and Judo Academy

A martial arts school located in Williston, Montana that hosted the dual competition against the Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do School.

Matt Right

The director of the dual competition held at the Williston Tae Kwon Do and Judo Academy.

Phoenix Bankdull

A 7-year-old student from the Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do School who placed 3rd in the yellow belt division.

Jessi Bankdull

A 9-year-old student from the Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do School who placed 3rd in forms and 2nd in sparring in the yellow belt division.

Scott Urban

A 12-year-old student from the Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do School who placed 2nd in forms and 3rd in sparring in the orange belt division.

Tegan Turnbull

An 11-year-old student from the Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do School who placed 2nd in forms in the orange belt division.

Troy Turnbull

A 10-year-old student from the Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do School who placed 2nd in forms and 2nd in sparring in the blue belt division.

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The takeaway

The competition between the Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do School and the Williston Tae Kwon Do and Judo Academy provided valuable experience for the young martial artists and showcased the dedication and skill of the Sidney students.