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South Junior Conducts Performance Of His Composition The musicians of the Raytown South High School Symphony Orchestra had the rare experience of performing a composition written by one of their peers at a concert on October 14, 2014, in their high school auditorium. And junior, Isaac Barkley, had the rare opportunity to conduct the performance of his own piece entitled, “The Journey”.
Barkley appreciates orchestra teacher, Mrs. Suzannah Smith, for “allowing him the privilege to conduct his piece of music at the
concert.” Smith is happy that a student’s knowledge of music and love of music inspires composition. “Isaac has love and talent for orchestration and we are happy to share this experience with the audience,” Smith said. “His love of music goes beyond just orchestra class. Since freshmen year, Isaac has enjoyed composing music at home with music software.” The orchestra performed his first orchestral composition, “Corazon de Fuego”, during his freshmen year. “The hardest part of writing music is to come up with that first small idea. Once I get that idea, I have to get it down on paper or on a recording, before I forget it. It’s nothing forced. Then, that idea expands with more ideas and emotions,” Barkley said. Barkley plays piano for the RSHS Jazz Band, violin for orchestra, and went to KC Metro All District String Orchestra last year. Isaac’s proud parents are Damon and Melissa Barkley. An mp3 of Barkley’s “Corazon de Fuego” will be included in this article when we post it on RaytownEagle.com.
Isaac Barkley conducting the Raytown South High School Symphony Orchestra
Xtreme Wrestling Center (XWC) Opens In Raytown Center offers classes with one overriding objective: ‘We are here to make warriors’
Two local professional wrestlers and a Marine Corps combat veteran launched the Xtreme Wrestling Center (XWC), a professional wrestling training school
including Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Illinois. They’re joined by Jordan “Smiley” Rogers who was stationed in Ramadi during the Iraq War and is acting as General Man-
The XWC offers a series of classes each week in a safe and controlled environment, including beginner and advanced training sessions, as well as time devot-
the first step in that transformation. If you’re ready to learn to wrestle, and willing to mold yourself, we are here to make warriors.”
Submission instruction with trainer serving the entire Kansas City metro area, right here in Raytown at 11513 E. 63rd Street in the Woodson Village Shopping Center. The name of the training center was inspired by Extreme Wrestling Corporation (EWC), an internet roleplay efederation started in March 1997 and should not be confused with Eierman Extreme Wrestling Academy, a collegiate training center also in Raytown. Co-founders David Cattin and Adam Houck (“Jude Vice”) are 10-year veterans of the wrestling circuits throughout the Midwest,
ager of XWC. Cattin and Houck will serve as trainers at the school along with fellow industry veteran Kyle King. “We want to train the next generation of Professional Wrestlers right here in Raytown,” said Rogers. “Kansas City has a wealth of athletic and creative talent. They just need some guidance and direction to make it in this industry. Most people who are interested in wrestling don’t know where to start. We give them the head start the rest of us wish we’d had at the beginning of our careers,” said Head Trainer David Cattin.
ed to character development and interview work. The minimum age requirement is 16. Although no maximum age is set, each trainee candidate must go through a rigorous application process to assure safety and gauge skillset. Evaluations are $30 and scheduled by appointment only. Rogers reports that the center already has ten trainees ranging from 21 years to 30 years of age. “There are many paths on the road to success, but not everyone will make a warrior of you,” Houck said. “The XWC was founded to help each student take
Beginner Classes: The classes begin by focusing on learning to navigate the ring properly and safely, as well as bumps, slams, holds, takedowns, and basic chain grappling. Trainees also learn the pacing and general flow of a match, from the first lock up to the final three count. Knowing when to use a move is just as important as what move to use, and our beginner classes focus on developing both the mind and body of a wrestler. Character Classes: At least one day each week will be devoted to building your in-ring persona.
Trainees work on cutting interview segments in front of a camera, live microphone work, and thinking like the character they’ll become. Trainees break down the move sets they are learning and how to incorporate those moves into their character. Advanced Classes: Once a week, head trainer David Cattin hosts a training session for those
actively competing in the professional wrestling circuits. This class focuses more on conditioning, spot calling, match direction and the “Ring General” mentality. Each week, there is a specific goal with the end result being a better and smarter worker for their weekend matches. Referee Classes: Once a week, the XWC hosts a practice dedicated to match officials and referees. This class focuses primarily on learning the fundamental rules of professional wrestling, positioning, selling the match and insuring the workers safety. Our referee trainees work with dedicated trainer and wrestler Jude Vice, as well as being immersed into wrestling training sessions so they can learn to move and work together right along with the wrestling trainees as their skills develop. Our referee students are dynamic, crucial players on the pro wrestling stage and learn the skills needed to command the authority of the ring. For more information, visit www.prowrestling.training, email training@xtremewrestlingcenter.com or call Jordan at 816.286.8579.