Congratulations to Garrett, Seven, Judah, and Watchman Soucy, who each successfully tested for Hachikyu (green tips). A lot of work went into this, and it showed. Keep training hard!

Congratulations to Patrick Dole and Luci Goldberger on their successful promotion to Nikyu (Brown Belt) at the Penobscot Bay YMCA last night. Much practice and training went into this—and it showed!

On Saturday, May 25, Kyle Reniche successfully tested for his Sandan (third-degree black belt). Kyle has been a key member of our dojo since 2007. His hard work and his commitment to Matsubayashi-ryu is evident. Congratulations on a well-deserved promotion!

Congratulations to Chris Mariner and to Draa Mackey on their successful testing for 8th Kyu (Green Tips) on April 16, 2024. They put in the hard work and it showed. Keep coming through the door to the dojo!

Congratulations to Corey Fougner who successfully tested for 6th kyu (green belt). She put in the hard work and it showed! Keep coming through that door to the dojo!

Congratulations to Chris Felicetti on his successful testing for 8th kyu. Keep working hard on the basics. The hardest part is getting through the door, the rest takes care of itself. Well done!

Congratulations to Mary Ann Heinzen-Hackett on her successful promotion to Shodan on Thursday, February 22, 2024. She performed all kata, bunkai, and yakusoku kumite successfully as well as passing her oral examination. Well done! Keep working hard!

Congratulations to Haydee Temple and Corey Fougner on their successful promotion tests. Corey was promoted to 8th kyu (green tips) and Haydee to 4th kyu (brown tips). Well done both of you. Keep working hard on the basics!

Congratulations to Patrick Dole and Luci Goldberger on their successful testing for 4th kyu (brown tips). Good focus on the basics, and understanding of the kata. Keep working hard!

Congratulations to Leah Adolphsen on her successful testing for 8th kyu. Basics look strong. Keep coming through the door and working hard!