From little girl to young woman 2nd Dan.

Lucas and Samantha are now both black belts and college graduates.

2nd Dan breaking technique.

Pretty impressive I think!

The journey has begun.

Black best test on October 30th, 2022.

Our 5 new black belts, Melany Mazariegos, Melanie Formoso, Isabelle Mednard, Jeremie Joseph, and Jhaeden Raymond.

Joining us are Master Serwatien and Mr. Cofone.

Ava, the daughter of one of my early black belts, Alexis Santiago.

Kids getting ready to spar....it's the best part of the class!

It's amazing to see the progress they make.

Rebecca and Jaden....the first, and only, set of twins to become black belts at East Coast Martial Arts.

And, to top if off, their mom, Paula, was one of my earliest black belts.

Nice!!

The "boys" having some fun.

Mr. Glazer showing power and speed.

Master Serwatien defending against a knife attack.

Mr. Ramdat and his perfect side kick.

The very first black belt test.

All dressed up......and I actually still had some hair.

Mr. Brennan, myself, Tom DiBenedetto, Mr. Cohen, and Mr. Clark.

Training was much different with Grandmaster Kim back in the day.

Always the guinea pig for Grandmaster Kim.

Space for rent.