S&S Fitness hosts advancement test

On February 28, S&S Fitness Gym & Martial Arts Center hosted a belt advancement test for its students. Instructors from some other area schools also participated in the promotion process. They were Sensei Dave Tomaselli, Sensei Joe Costantino, Sensei Bryan West, Sensei Kelly Cere, Sensei Michelle Tuomey, and school owner Sensei Scott Haug. Promoted to 1st degree black belt were: Donna Robinson, Alex Moran, Matt Swanger, Jake VanderVeer, Anthony Vacarrelli and Tracy VanAmeron. Promoted to 2nd degree black belt: John Manning, Josh Manning, Mike Weisenburg, Nikki Legere and Kelly Baug. Promoted to 3rd degree black belt: Liz Marcello, Glen Goff, Bethany Gill, Casey Crane, Steve Rocco, Laura Rocco, Barb Legere, Jane Patterson and Bryan Baug. Students from Webster's West Martial Arts were also tested and promoted during the test. Mike Nguyen was promoted to 3rd degree black belt & Charlie Michels was promoted to 4th degree black belt. All the students endured a four hour test which included basics, katas, weapons, weapon fighting, non-contact point fighting and full contact karate matches.