* Awards and Black Belt Promotions *

Triple Black Belt Academy

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1st Dan Jr. Black Belt

Anastasia Varenita, of Hazlehurst, traveled to Baton Rouge on April 24, 2009 to successfully complete her Black Belt test. She took a Pre-Test on April 11, 2009 held at Triple Black Belt Academy to qualify her to test for Black Belt with the World HanMuDo Association. She was awarded her 1st Dan Black Belt by the World HanMuDo Association, on Sunday, April 26, 2009, after partcipating in a weekend HanMuDo Seminar. Anastasia started training at Triple Black Belt Acadmey, in Hazlehurst, with a TaeKwonDo Black Belt already credited to her name. Anastasia is a role model for local youth, showing that hard work and determination will lead to success. She is dedicated to the lifestyle of Martial Arts, which requires a healthful and optimitistic outlook on life. In the past year, Anastasia has spent from 3 to 5 days a week training at the dojang in order to be prepared for this test before graduating, as Valedictorian, from Copiah Academy in May 2009. Anastasia has proven herself to be trustworthy as she has dedicated herself to being the best that she can be and staying away from the dangers of the teenage years. CONGRATULATIONS TO ANASTASIA !

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Black Belt student from Triple Black Belt Academy, Austin Ragland, was the winner of the Busby Award for the Junior Black Belt division at the 2009 He-Young Kimm Cup Martial Arts Tournament.

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Congratulations to Chaz Calhoun, D'Quavius Tanner,

Austin Ragland and Allyson Banks.

Black Belts awarded November 2008.

These Triple Black Belt Academy students received their individual Black Belts on November 2nd, 2008 in Baton Rouge, LA from the World HanMuDo Association.

Outstanding School of the Year Award 2007

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Student of the Year 2008

D'Quavius Tanner, of Hazlehurst, was awarded the Student of the Year 2008 Youth Award, by the instructors at Triple Black Belt Academy located in Hazlehurst. D'Quavius received his 1st Dan Jr. Black Belt on November 2nd, 2008 in Baton Rouge, LA from the World HanMuDo Association. This dedicated student was awarded the Student of the Year Award for his hard work and loyalty during his four years of training at Triple Black Belt Academy. D'Quavius was the first student to enroll in classes when Triple Black Belt opened their doors in January 2005.

Chaz Calhoun, of Hazlehurst, was awarded the Student of the Year 2008 Adult Award, by the instructors at Triple Black Belt Academy located in Hazlehurst. Chaz received his 1st Dan Black Belt on November 2nd, 2008 in Baton Rouge, LA from the World HanMuDo Association. Chaz has shown great dedication and skill in his quest for attaining the rank of Black Belt. This student has been a dedicated Instructor Trainee and an active Assistant to Master Instructor Clay Cheroni. Chaz has been training with Triple Black Belt Academy since January 2005.

Best Over All for 2007

The instructors of Triple Black Belt Academy are proud to announce that the winners of Best Over All 2007 were presented at the Christmas Extravaganza held on December 15th, 2007 at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, MS.

Best Over All * 5-7 Year Old - Wyatt Richardson
Wyatt is a hard working, extremely capable and motivated student. His dedication and constant improvement show the excellence that is required for a martial artist. Wyatt is showing great effort and will someday be a FANTASTIC Black Belt.

Best Over All * 7-8 Year Old - Emma Mohawk

Emma is one of our very first students. She was in the first class held at Triple Black Belt Academy. Emma is a great example of dedication and optimism. She always seems to enjoy classes and to get the most of what is being taught. Emma is a member of the Black Belt Club.

Best Over All * 9-11 Year Old - Austin Ragland

Austin is one of our original students as well, beginning his martial arts training at the age of 6. Austin is sincere in his quest to be the best. His intensity level is outstanding as well as his ability to perform in the martial arts. He shows dedication and skill beyond his years. Austin is a member of the Demo Team, Black Belt Club and a Trainee Instructor. He will be among the first to test for a BLACK BELT under Master Instructor Cheroni.

Best Over All * 12 Year Old and Up - Wesley McAlpin

Wesley is enrolled in the Teen/Adult class and is showing tremendous potential. Wesley is a very quick learner and soaks up everything that is taught. His abilities continue to grow and impress the instructors. He has a love of the Martial Arts that knows no limits and is very focused on Han Mu Do. Wesley is extremely dedicated

to earning his Black Belt.

Best Over All for 2006

This was a VERY HARD decision for us to make. We have so many dedicated students that it made it almost impossible to choose.

Best Over All * 5-6 Year Old - Ben Mohawk
Ben was chosen because of his great improvement, his dedication and overall performance in classes. Ben is showing a great desire for attaining his Junior Black Belt someday.

Best Over All * 7-8 Year Old - Allyson Banks
Allyson was chosen for her sincere dedication and her outstanding focus during classes. She shows us that she is serious about her training by maintaining discipline and focus.

Best Over All * 9-10 Year Old - Randy Smith
Randy was chosen because of his love of the martial arts. He shows sincere desire to excell. Randy gives us 110% everyday and always does his best.

Best Over All * 11 Year Old and Up - Danaher Broom
Danaher has made great gains in his training over the past year, as his performance at the tournament showed. Danaher has been training since he was 4 years old and has never looked as good as he does now.