On February 21, S & S Fitness Gym & Martial Arts Center in Hamlin promoted the following students to their next belt rank: Elizabeth Tuomey and Felicia Ciccoline were promoted to Brown Belt; Sensei Michelle Tuomey was promoted to the rank of San-Dan (3rd degree Black Belt). Sensei Scott Haug, 13, (pictured) was promoted to Ni-Dan (2nd degree Black Belt). His test lasted for over two hours and included basics, katas, weapons, point fighting and full contact fighting. He also completed a full contact, no pads fight. At the completion of his test he performed Tamishawari (the art of breaking). He successfully broke five boards with a single stomp kick. Provided photo. March 11, 2007 |
