Black Belt tests

In recent karate black belt promotion tests held at the Gillam Grant Center in Byron-Bergen, Sensei(s) Dave Riedel, Dave Nagel, Jim Suter were promoted to Yon-Dan (4th degree black belt). Sensei(s) Angelo Caraballo and Jay Schildkraut were promoted to San-Dan (3rd degree black belt). All have trained under Shihan Cyndy Jones and are karate instructors. Dan Beszczynski, Amber McGrath, and Michael Sananikone were promoted to Sho-Dan (1st degree black belt). Beszcznyski and McGrath earned the title of Sensei (teacher). Michael, who is 12-years-old, earned the title of junior leader. In addition, Irene Balla, Stan Stephenson and David Bishop were promoted to brown belt. For information on the karate programs, call Jones at 585-548-2801 or the Gillam Grant Center at 494-1621. New classes for ages 5 and up start on Saturday, January 7. Pictured back row (l-r): Angelo Caraballo, Jay Schildkraut, Dave Nagel, Jim Suter, Dave Riedel, Amber McGrath, Michael Sananikone and Dan Beszczynski. Front row (l-r): Stan Stephenson, David Bishop and Irene Balla.

December 4, 2005