WORLD MARTIAL ARTS CENTER

Married
Thomas Cheng (red belt) in March, Ryan Rauum (1st dan) in May, Mike Bragg (green) in May, Yvon Ongagna (high green) in June

Proud Papa
Jonathan Thalasinos (high red) to a baby girl. Yvon Ongagna and his fiance expecting in July. Hugh Simmons (blue belt) and his partner adopted an adorable baby girl, Towey.

Debut record
Ilyana Kadushin (blue belt), "From the Beginning"

Hardworking students
Shira Beery (1st dan) scored 1580 on her SAT's while juggling Stuyvesant (remember the days of homework!) and her training. Jennifer Cassetta (black belt candidate) made Executive Team Trainer in a record 30 days in her line of work.

Thank You
to David Rodriguez (blue belt) for building the beautiful weapons rack (yes, he painted the dragon too).

Leaving
Julie Carlson (1st degree), much loved instructor and student will be leaving in mid-June for her exciting new life in grad school in either Philadelphia or San Francisco. Your smile, great energy and martial arts skill will be very missed!

New High Red Belts
WMAC welcome the new crop of high reds, Stephanie Cash, Kidane Gebremichael, Rain Noe, Noelle Sadler and Kristen Walsh

Celebrated
Holly Kozak (1st dan) receiving her U.S. citizenship papers in Dec. This spring, Holly will be traveling back to her country (Ukraine) for the first time in over 13 years. We wish you luck and a great trip!