JUNIOR BLACK BELT GRADUATES

BUTOKUKAN - Sixteen years old - Eight years of training

Thank you to my parents for supporting my karate journey. The dojo has given me great memories!

BUTOKUKAN

Fourteen years old

Eight years of training

Allan Azoff’s Martial Arts Academy

Fifteen years old

Eight years of training

Allan Azoff’s Martial Arts Academy

Fourteen years old

Eight years of training

BUTOKUKAN

Eighteen years old

Eight years of training

BUTOKUKAN - Thirteen years old - Eight years of training

Thank you to all my senseis and parents who helped and supported me.

Neil Stone’s Karate Academy - Thirteen years old - Six years of training

he 3 P’s: Practice, Perseverance, and Patience.

Neil Stone’s Karate Academy

Fourteen years old

Six years of training

True North Karate - Thirteen years old - Six years of training

Persevere

True North Karate

Thirteen years old

Six years of training

Bill Adams Karate

Eleven years old

Six years of training

Randall School of Karate

Fifteen years old

Six years of training

Bill Adams Karate

Twelve years old

Four years of training

True North Karate

Twelve years old

Four years of training

Allan Azoff’s Martial Arts Academy - Twelve years old - Four years of training

I would like to thank Mr. Azoff for teaching me everything I know about karate and self discipline.

I can clearly remember how bad I was at karate when I was a white belt with no stripes, compared to me with black belt. None of this would have ever happened, if it had not been for Mr. Azoff. I have enjoyed my time in karate a lot, and I can’t wait to learn more and improve in karate and in life.

Peter Pippos Karate Center

Fourteen years old

Four years of training

True North Karate - Ten years old - Four years of training

Karate has taught me to be a better person and be a better friend. My goal from the beginning was to earn my black belt and now I have achieved my goal.

True North Karate - Ten years old - Four years of training

I love how much karate has benefitted me, it has given me much more confidence. I love having fun during class with everyone and learning new skills. I am very grateful to my family for taking me to all of my events.

T Rose Karate Holden

Fourteen years old

Four years of training

Peter Pippos Karate Center

Fifteen years old

Seven years of training

BUTOKUKAN

Thirteen years old

Four years of training

Neil Stone’s Karate Academy - Eleven years old - Four years of training

After my first few classes at NSKA I loved it, the teachers were kind, I was making new friends, and it was loads of fun. Now I’m on the STORM team and helping out other kids.

I was so nervous when I heard that I was going to be testing for my black belt. Now I’m so excited knowing that I passed, and grateful for the people who helped me get this far. Earning my first degree black belt is just a small step towards where I want to go.

True North Karate

Thirteen years old

Four years of training

Neil Stone’s Karate Academy

Thirteen years old

Four years of training

BUTOKUKAN

Fourteen years old

Four years of training

True North Karate - Eleven years old - Four years of training

I'd like to thank my dad, my grandma and my grandpa for bringing me to karate. I'd also like to thank my Sensei.

She is the best Sensei ever. I have been doing karate for 3 and 1/2 years. I started as a shy little girl who didn't talk to anybody but now I run a lemonade stand and talk to people all the time.

Thank you Sensei for my confidence.

BUTOKUKAN

Eight years old

Four years of training

T. Rose’s Uechi Karate Dojo

Ten years old

Four years of training

Neil Stone’s Karate Academy - Twelve years old - Four years of training

Karate has been part of my life since I was three years old, when I first stepped into Mr. Stone's dojo.

Over the years, I've grown from an energetic kid who struggled with focus into a disciplined martial artist.

Thank you, Mr. Stone, for your patience, guidance, and for believing in me every step of the way.

I hope to one day earn my tenth-degree black belt, open a dojo of my own, and inspire future students with the same dedication and encouragement that you have shown me.