Hard work and dedication earn students next Ranks at Manchester Martial Arts School
On Friday, 03/09/2012, the The Academy of Martial Arts & Personal Development in Manchester, CT held a promotion test for 74 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, Dennis Huang, Ashley Hillier, Blake Hadsell, Seth Hughes, Scott Gentilcore, James Eagan, Dave Doebrick, Jasmine Antonucci, Piper Jones, Danisa Jones, MayLei Ambeau, Zach LaPlant, Christian Labbie, Nathan Keegan, Carolina Jusem-LaPorte, Quincy Jones, Corbin Diaz, Alyssa Link, Yankarlos Diaz, David Cortes , Hollis Burt, Taki Bolton, Amara Bolton, Wendi Blakey, Adrienne Baxter, Lloyd Baranoski, Willow Burt, Justin Cowell, Sam Arruda, Johnny Collas, Zach Collins, Josh Collins, Noah Collins, Hermione Cordeiro Larkin, Bauer Cordeiro Larkin, Nicholas Codianni, Ava Link, Cody Mousseau, Garron Wallen, Arianna Vernola, Autumn Townsend, Nina Westine, Madison Toomey, Natalie Tolman, Miles Tolman, Ella Toomey, Brenna Whitehead, Eddie Wild, Marian Zajac, Nolan Yencho, Sam Yencho, Sean Williamson, Conor Williamson, Jordan Williams, Kaila Toce, Kyle Toce, Allyson Till, Aryam Oyola, Jim O'Brien, Tiffany Nguyen, Justin Nguyen, Kaitlyn Newport, Bryce Musick, Emmanuel Oyola, Warren Bacchus, Amogh Peddapothla, Jose Rodriquez Jr., Mason Snow, Taylor Snow, Madison Sullivan-Westover, Neil Tamhankar, Eliana Tena, Jordan Rice
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, emailing at masterwaldron@gmail.com, visiting their website at www.TheAcademy.us or visiting the school at 440 Oakland Street, Manchester.
