James Henry Taekwondo Center

 

Black Belt Promotion Tests

On Tuesday night, June 8, the following seven students tested for their Black Belts. They made themselves, the school and their families proud.  There was a large crowd watching this testing.  Of course each family was well represented along with some former students and Black Belts.  It was a pleasure to see Mr. Webster and Thomas Webster; two of our Black Belts that came to show support for the efforts of those that are doing what they loved to do and did so well. Thanks to everyone that make James Henry Taekwondo what it is..... Results will be announced on Friday, July 18, at 6:30PM. Testing for 1st Dan Belt Kimberly Smith Aliyah Auerbach Testing for Chodanbo Black Belt Alex Moore Brenan Powell Jesse Smith Kimberly Powers Cameron Hutcheson

Connor Hutcheson Tested for his 2nd Dan Black Belt Test on Feb 15, 2010 Connor demonstrated his highest seven forms, kicks, paddle work, bag work, one steps, knife defense, falls and throws, sparring, breaks and more.  Connor broke two boards with jump front kick, two boards with palm strike, three boards with turn back kick and four boards with sliding side kick.  Thanks to Mr. Mudge, Mr. Smith and Mr. Farr for being a part of the judging panel.  Results will be announced following sparring class on Thursday, February 18.

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Congratulations Joe Miller

Joe tested for his Black Belt on August 21, 2008

Joe had a great test. He took advantage of his opportunity to test by being prepared and having a great performance. 

He demonstrated all the skills that he has learned over the course of the five years he has been training. 

Joe joins three other siblings, Cayla, Zac and Libbey, that have already earned their Black Belts at our school.

On June 21, 2008 Brian Piejak successfully completed and passed his 1st Dan Black Belt Test.

Congratulations to you Brian (bottom right).  Job well done.

Thank you to the testing board for your time and talents.

Kristian Garcia, Zack Mudge, Mia Griffiths and Emily Johnson tested on May 22, 2008 for their 1st Dan Black Belt. 

It was a great test.  For the testing board and all of the family members it was a great test to watch. 

We are all proud of you.  Thank you to the testing board for your time and talents. 

Back row: Mrs. Manders, Kristian Garcia, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Mudge, Mr.Henry

Front row: Connor Hutcheson, Zack Mudge, Emily Johnson, Mia Griffiths, Tyler Far

On January 24, 2008 Emily Johnson

tested for her Black Belt.  Results were announced  on Thursday,

January 31.  Congratulations to Emily Johnson. 

On Thursday, March 6, 2008, Patrick Wilson tested for his 3rd Dan. 

Tyler Farr tested for his 2nd Dan Black Belt test on April 12, 2007.   Tyler was ready for his 2nd Dan test on the 2nd Anniversary of his 1st Dan test conducted in February 2005, but had to wait until his 13th Birthday.  Two years of training after 1st Dan and being 13 is a minimum requirement for 2nd Dan.  So on his birthday Tyler was tested hard for his new rank.  He performed at a high level on everything that he has learned since he began training at the age of five.  Tyler performed 14 Forms (over 300 movements), did at least 400 kicks, 20 one step sparring, nine knife defense, 8 self defense one steps, falls, bag work, sparring and board breaking.  He broke seven boards with three breaks: two boards - turn back skip side, two boards - jump spinning back kick, and three boards - flying side kick.  All three breaks were successful on the first attempt.  Tyler has raised the bar for all those that follow him in testing for this level.   Belt presentation was Thursday, April 19, at 7:00 p.m.  Congratulations!!

I would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have trained with and earned their Black Belts from me since I opened my first school in 1982.  I have had the pleasure of teaching thousands of students over the years, but it is a small handful that demonstrated the desire, dedication, effort and commitment to reach the goal of Black Belt.  Those 109 individuals that have earned their Black Belt from me will always be remembered by me as special.  It was my great pleasure to have helped them reach their goals.  I hope others will have their names added to the list below.  To those Black Belts that still train and continue to reflect the spirit of Taekwondo, you are the backbone of the school and your inspiration to your juniors is greatly appreciated.

                                                                                  Master Instructor James Henry