Bobby Lawrence Karate BLACK BELT TEST Fall 2008

Isn't that a great looking bunch?!!? We are so proud of the 9 Black Belt Candidates who ALL passed the State Black Belt Test held at Willow Middle School in Lehi Friday night.

1st DEGREE BLACK BELT
Hunter Lawrence

2nd DEGREE BLACK BELT
Lexi Barrett
Hunter Gappmayer
Adrian Hallberg
Rhys Nelsen
Ethan Smith

3rd DEGREE BLACK BELT
Sammy Allan
Ashley Bevard
Kayla Bevard

There were hundreds of friends and family there to cheer on over 70 Black Belt Candidates! All the candidates participated in tests at a school and regional level in order to qualify to test at the State Test in front of all the Head of Schools and Special Guests, along with Master Lawrence.
They had a strenuous physical fitness test, that included a 1-2 mile run, sit ups, pull ups and push ups all within a 30 minute time limit. After this they went through numerous hours of testing on their Forms, Self Defense techniques, Kicks & tricks and overall attitude and skill level. For all the candidates this can be a grueling, intense experience. But after a culmination of years of dedication, commitment and follow through (many of the candidates have been involved with Bobby Lawrence Karate for at least 5-10 years!) they reaped the reward of that hard work.
We are so proud of our students!! They excelled in all categories and blew the physical fitness portion out of the water. We were proud to see the way the Bobby Lawrence Karate Lindon Students stood out from the crowd with impressives kicks, tricks and precision.
We would also like to point out that one of our Leadership teachers Sammy Allan had the highest total points at the Regional exam. This is an impressive feat considering all the talented candidates who were present! Way to go Sammy!!

Sammy Allan & Justus Lawrence

Ethan Smith & JustusJustus & Hunter Gappmayer
Something that offer exclusively through at BLK Lindon is the special "Team Justus Black Belt" Jacket which you can only receive after achieving your Black Belt with BLK Lindon school. This is presented to each candidate after their test.

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Justus, his brother Miki, cousin Jade & brother Dallas Lawrence
Jeff Vincent (West Jordan school), Kenney Ruano (Sandy School) & Justus. We were lucky enough to see Mr. Ruano test for his 6th Degree Black Belt!
Testing for you Black Belt isn't always easy and in fact I'm sure at times it was down right frustrating and hard but I think ALL would agree that it was worth it! Not everybody makes it to Black Belt but we know that the dedication and commitment that each of our new black belts put into this will benefit them in all aspects of their life!

We look forward to continuing with you towards Black Belt Excellence!!

(if you have any pictures that you have from the event, we would LOVE to add them! Please email them to blklindon@gmail.com)

3RD DEGREE CANDIDATES

2ND DEGREE CANDIDATES

Kicks & Tricks (Lindon style)

Justus giving their hard earned new Belts

Bevard Girls, flashing their weapons- don't mess boys!