2006 Judo Black Belts (L-R): Kurt Hosna, Matt MacDonald, GM Yoon, Jason Griffin, Dien Nguyen

(L-R) Matt MacDonald, Kurt Hosna, Jason Griffin, John Moseley, Dien Nguyen

December 2006 - New Judo Black Belts

Black Belt candidates are the "Best of the Best" students that represent the highest qualities and principles of Judo. These candidates have been committed to years of dedicated hard work, mental and physical discipline, positive attitudes and role models, and dojo contributions and participation at tournaments and events. Only one out of hundreds of students becomes a Black Belt!

Black Belt tests are conducted each year for qualifying candidates. In addition to the rigorous Black Belt tests given at the school by Dien Nguyen, Grandmaster Chang Hee Yoon personally tests the candidates and awards them their new Black Belts. New Black Belts also receive from Grandmaster Yoon their Official Black Belt Dan Certificate from the Korea Judo Association (KJA). The KJA is the National Governing Body for Judo In Korea, and Official Korean organization member in the International Judo Federation (IJF). KJA Dan certificates are recognized by the Official Olympic Governing Organizations and IJF Member Countries in the world for officially sanctioned Judo tournament competition.

Congratulations to the students that successfully passed their Judo Black Belt advancement tests on December 21, 2006 and continued success with their new Black Belt Journey and increased responsibilities!

New 2006 Judo Black Belts and Instructors Pictured Above Include:

• Grandmaster Chang Hee Yoon - 8th Degree Black Belt
• Dien Nguyen - New 3rd Degree Black Belt, Head Instructor Dien's Martial Arts
• Kurt Hosna - New 1st Degree Black Belt and Team Coach
• Matt MacDonald - New 1st Degree Black Belt
• Jason Griffin - New 1st Degree Black Belt
• John Moseley - New 1st Degree Black Belt

Click on the pictures below for Black Belt highlights: