News Flash                    Promotion Announcement

On Friday, December 18, 2009 a group of black belt instructors with the Manchester Martial Arts and Kindred Martial Arts Schools received Kenpo Karate rank promotions during a ceremony that was precided over by Sr. Professor Bruce Tyler.  The instructors receiving promotions were:

Joel White to Professor; Rokudan/6th Degree Black Belt

Dave Furst to Associate Professor; Godan/5th Degree Black Belt

Jamie Michalek to Sandan/3rd Degree Black Belt

Geralyn Merrill to Nidan/2nd Degree Black Belt

Seth Johnson to Nidan/2nd Degree Black Belt

Bruce Caldwell to Nidan/2nd Degree Black Belt

Mark Kuchta to Nidan/2nd Degree Black Belt

In addition Master Lori Coppinger (5th Degree in Tang Soo Do) was recognized with her promotion to 2nd Degree Black Belt in Kenpo.