Hard work and dedication earn students next Ranks at Manchester Martial Arts School
On Friday, 06/08/2012, the The Academy of Martial Arts & Personal Development in Manchester, CT held a promotion test for 61 students earning their next ranks in the martial art of DaeHanMooDo. Each test is the result of many hours of dedicated training and personal commitment.
Students had to demonstrate their knowledge of and proficiency in various aspects of DaeHanMooDo. Students received their ranks after participating in a test before a board of senior Black Belts from the school. An Audience of supportive family and friends watched as each student performed their material for the testing board.
Students that were awarded their next Ranks are:
Cassandra Zajac, Marian Zajac, Sam Yencho, Nolan Yencho, Conor Williamson, Sean Williamson, Jordan Williams, Brenna Whitehead, Garron Wallen, Arianna Vernola, Autumn Townsend, Connor Townsend, Madison Toomey, Ella Toomey, Natalie Tolman, Miles Tolman, Kyle Toce, Kaila Toce, Eliana Tena, Neil Tamhankar, Judy Suzuki, Madison Sullivan-Westover, Mason Snow, Jose Rodriquez Jr., Jordan Rice, Amogh Peddapothla, Ethan Pacheco, Caitlin O'Dwyer, Jim O'Brien, Tiffany Nguyen, Bryce Musick, Cody Mousseau, Ava Link, Alyssa Link, Brian Law, Daryl Larkin, Nathan Keegan, Carolina Jusem-LaPorte, Piper Jones, Ashley Hillier, James Eagan, Dave Doebrick, Yankarlos Diaz, Corbin Diaz, Jayvian Crespo, Isaiah Crespo, Justin Cowell, David Cortes , Hermione Cordeiro Larkin, Bauer Cordeiro Larkin, Zach Collins, Josh Collins, Noah Collins, Nicholas Codianni, Ryan Cable, Hollis Burt, Willow Burt, Wendi Blakey, Sam Arruda, Jasmine Antonucci, MayLei Ambeau
An increasingly popular reason for enrolling children in the martial arts is to develop "Life Skills" in the students. The skills include discipline, self control, patience, confidence, corage, tolreance, honesty, respect and integrity among others. Training in a quality martial arts school reinforces those character building qualities that are timeless and transcend all cultural boundaries.
Master Joel Waldron, Owner of The Academy of Martial Arts & Personal Development believes that "the martial arts are an invaluable tool in developing children into confident, capable members of society. Adults benefit from a positive, safe and challenging environment as well as the chance to constantly grow mentally and physically.
For more information, about The Academy of Martial Arts & Personal Development, contact them by calling 860-646-7993(W), emailing at masterwaldron@gmail.com, visiting their website at www.TheAcademy.us or visiting the school at 440 Oakland Street, Manchester.
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