CONGRATULATIONS to all those who tested today! Especially to our two first time white belts. With each test, we know they will be louder and more confident! Also to our Deputy Black belt turning 1st Black belt after 6 months of waiting- Gloria Nguyen! Great form, emphasis on technique and perfecting her focus and attitude. Her brother Vincent Nguyen, 1st Dan Black Belt also testing and really polishing his skills and technique with each coming test, projecting confidence with each requirement piled on top of him!
Wonderful job! Our judges have stated that they have seen some wonderful progress (more confidence, better presentation, great attitude) in many students, others are under watch to witness their improvement in the next testing. If our students do not receive a call during the weekend, then that means they have passed their exam. However, our Grandmaster has emphasized, they will have a makeup testing even if a hurricane comes. 🙂
THANK YOU to all those who came to help! Mr.Franck Chantayan leading the test as a role model with our grandmaster, Mr.John Kirby leading holding for targets and board breaking along with curriculum review, Mr. Charles Worsham organizing students and as an assistant judge, Timmy Nguyen and James Lilly helping in every aspect as needed of them (holding, fixing uniforms, encouraging them, reviewing requirements). Your presence inspires students to reach the point you have developed, and are still developing everyday. Thank you for the time and effort put in and continuing to support our USMA Family!
THANK YOU to our judges Master Robert and Maria Zavalakos. They have had a busy month with work and class, but were able to come and support our students during testing. Our Masters come voluntary to help our students whenever they can, along with our helpers. We thank you for continuing to view the progress of our students from one testing to the next and really help to inspire students to find the motivation in themselves to strive for their goals!
Belt and Certification Presentations will start Monday of the coming week during each of the classes. The exception is for Deputy Black Belt to 1st Dan. Their Belt will be coming later, because it is made for each individual with their full name, their new uniform and certification will be presented formal during their Black Belt Tea Ceremony in December.
We wish the best of luck to our adults on their 6:30pm testing tomorrow!