BLACK BELTS fall 2009

We are beyond excited to announce our newest Black Belts!!

3rd DEGREE BLACK BELT
Chris Allman
Jeff Allan
Martin Tinoco
Mimi Tinoco
2nd DEGREE BLACK BELT
Sandie Waters
1st DEGREE BLACK BELT
Brandon Hansen
Chieko Hoki
Lee Stevens

Achieving the level of Black Belt is something that very few are ever able to claim! Over 50 Black Belts from 15 different schools through out Utah were candidates at this test. It takes countless hours of training and huge amounts of dedication, discpline, focus and respect!! We were especially proud to have (3) students achieve the rank of 3rd degree Black Belt (no other school in the system had so many test). They are each such fantastic examples of Leadership and Black Belt Excellence.
We would like to highlight each of our Black Belts:

CHRIS ALLMAN- Chris is an extremely talented martial artist. He always exhibits such grace and skill with his forms and self defense. He also is quite acrobatic and it is always a pleasure to watch him do his thing!

JEFF ALLAN - Jeff just recently left for a LDS mission and was unable to attend the test but we are sure you have seen Jeff around the studio. You probably have even taken numerous classes from him. Jeff is a wonderful young man and has been an excellent member of our Leadership team. We are so proud of the example he is at karate and in life! We miss you Jeff!

MARTIN TINOCO- We are sure many of you have seen Martin at demo's and at the karate school. He is a very talented martial artist! It is always a joy to watch him perform.

MIMI TINOCO- Mimi is not only a talented martial artist but also a well loved leader. She started as an extremely shy young student and has developed into one of our teachers that every little ninja loves. But don't let that nice-ness fool you, she's got a mean axe kick and is one of our top Sparring competitors.

SANDIE WATERS- We are so lucky to have been joined by Dr. Sandie Waters. Sandie moved down over the last year to teach courses at UVU (she came from Utah State and transferred from the Logan school). She is inspiring to not only our students but also woman in the martial arts. She is the first adult woman we have had to achieve a 2nd degree black belt from our studio. We are grateful to the great things she contributes to our studio!

BRANDON HANSEN- Brandon is a very impressive 11 year old and our youngest student to test for Black Belt during this promotion! He's a fierce competitor but an even nicer kid. He's a great example to his younger brother who is in the little ninja program and also to his Dad who just received his brown belt.

CHIEKO HOKI - We were especially excited to have Chieko Hoki as Lindon's very first Black Belt. Chieko and her family started at the Lindon Studio when we first opened and she was the first Lindon student to achieve the rank of Black Belt. We look forward to when her mother, sister and brother can join her as black belts!

LEE STEVENS- Lee was one of the first students who followed us when the Lindon studio opened. He has been one of our most consistent and dedicated adult black belts. He works wonderfully with our Teens & Adults and brings years of martial arts experience. His attention to detail in forms and self defense helps to remind us to appreciate all aspects of skill development. We are proud to have him as part of the studio!

Be sure to give them a big high five when you see them at the studio! And we can't wait for when YOU achieve your black belt too!!
Black Belt Jackets are something that every student testing from the Lindon school receive when they achieve Black Belt. This is something that is earned and you can only receive from the Lindon Studio! Looking good Black Belts!