Congratulations to our Adults Testing. This was an interesting testing in that we had students from 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm testing at once from different levels. Sometimes, when different ages groups test it can seem intimidating. However all our students demonstrated encouragement towards each other and great energy.
We would like to congratulate our Black Belts from 6:30pm class (Alan, Nicholas, John, Raymond, Seth, Gloria), also Elena from the 5:30pm class who just transferred to 6:30pm, our new White Belt in the 7:30pm Christina, our Deputy Black Belts (Ayanna, Anaya, Lucas) with their power break, our Black Belts (Brennen, Silke, Frederick, Francis) and 4th Dan (Benjamin). Of course we congratulate everyone though you never forget your first testing, your Deputy, and your increasing Dan testing (especially if you break concrete).
We thank all of our instructors and volunteers for your constant support: Mrs. Thuy Shutt, Mr. Franck Chantayan, Mr .John Kirby, Mr. Charles Worsham, and Matthew Grabasch. Your presence inspires others in many ways, not only by the belt around your waist but your essence of caring for others and surpassing your limitations.
We thank our Masters Robert and Maria Zavalakos who like our many parents were impressed with all of our students and encourage them to keep reaching higher in every step they take. Our parents made a speech on how they see their son or daughter and how far they have come. The evidence is clear.
Belt presentation will be during classes starting on Monday. We hope all of you have a great weekend!