New Black Belts at Waldorf Martial Arts!
Saturday May 13, 2017– 7 students at Waldorf Martial Arts received their Black Belt in Taekwondo. The students were honored at an exciting, high-energy graduation (See YouTube– Waldorf Martial Arts Channel or https://youtu.be/RJlgUhdGihk). The candidates, who displayed their skills with split second timing and precision, treated parents, spouses and friends to an outstanding demonstration! After the demonstration, graduates received their new Black Belts, they pledged their allegiance to Taekwondo by reciting the Taekwondo Black Belt Oath.
Each of newly appointed Black Belts have been practicing Taekwondo for at least 3 years. One of the candidates, who received his 3rd Degree Black Belt, have been training 8 years.
Over the past four months, the graduates have been diligently preparing for their Black Belt exam, coming to class 3 times weekly and attending monthly 2 hour mandatory workouts. Through their Taekwondo Training, they have learned the value of hard work and dedication to a goal. Congratulations to all!
For more information about Taekwondo Classes, call Waldorf Martial Arts at 301-645-1650.
Receiving:
“Top Gun” 3rd Degree Black Belt: Yaw Amponsah-Poku
“All-Star” 2nd Degree Black Belt: Al Quan Brooks, Erick Cheng
“Champion” 1st Degree Black Belt: Aaron Birchfield, Jason Cheng, Helen Mehari, and Charles Reid.
Pictured left to right: Instructor Steve Hildebrand, Aaron Birchfield, Instructor Laura Francis, Al Quan Brooks, Helen Mehari, Instructor Mark Francis, Jason Cheng, Yaw Amponsah-Poku, Instructor P.J. Simmers, Erick Cheng, Charles Reid, School Owners Debbie and Roger Cavanaugh.
