About the Author: Four Promoted to Black Belt at Salt Lake City Utah Martial Arts School
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On March 28th at the Paul Mills Las Vegas International Kenpo Camp, four of my direct students at Arrowhead Martial Arts Studio successfully passed their black belt examination in front of 20+ senior black belts on the AKKI board of examiners. The chief examiner was my instructor 10th degree black belt Mr. Paul Mills (a direct student of Mr. Ed Parker).
Promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt:
- Mr. Jess Leonard (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Ms. Christine Malone (Park City, UT)
- Mr. Kelly Renfrow (Tooele, UT)
- Mr. Rex Stratton (Ogden, UT)
In addition to these four students, I also had two long time students promoted to higher levels of black belt.
Promoted to 3rd Degree Black Belt:
- Mr. Shawn Gough (Bountiful, UT)
- Mr. George Thomsen (Riverton, UT)
Everyone did an outstanding job and made it an extremely proud and humbling day for me. This was one of the best belt tests I have ever witnessed and was happy to have you all out there representing our Kenpo studio.
Please join me in congratulating these individuals by leaving a comment below!
Congratulations to every one of you! That’s a lot of work, and an amazing accomplishment. You look good in black.
Joel
Comment by Joel — 4/3/2008 @
Great Job!!! You are all very inspiring to me. I love to watch you guys move. You are all so very good, congrats!!!
Comment by Cory — 4/3/2008 @
Wow! That is great! Keep up the good work. I’m looking forward to coming back soon and cant wait to learn from the best!!!
Comment by Rob — 4/3/2008 @
Just wanted to congratulate everyone again! Hard work sure pays off!!
Comment by Heather — 4/3/2008 @
Congratulations to all!!! The promotions are very exciting and WELL deserved!!
Comment by Rachael Robinson — 4/3/2008 @
Congrats to all!! I agree with Rachael, it is very exciting and well deserved!
Comment by Cheryl — 4/3/2008 @
Congradulations everyone. It’s inspiring to see all your efforts rewarded with another belt. They are well deserved.
Comment by Joe — 4/3/2008 @
Sincerest congrats!! I know how hard you all worked to get here. You’re inspiring, and it’s an honor to be taught by the best!
Comment by Jessica — 4/4/2008 @
I just have to say you guys looked incredible out there! I love seeing how much improvement each of you have made in the few months (or several months) since I’ve seen you last. It’s a pleasure seeing all of you again and can’t wait to see you in September. Keep up the hard work!
Comment by Natalie — 4/7/2008 @
Congrats!!! I look up to you all very much!
Comment by Heather Schaefer — 4/24/2008 @