From left to right: David Troup sensei, 5th dan; Joe Russillo, 3rd dan; Mary Ann Heinzen-Hackett, 2nd dan; John Thibodeau, 3rd dan
Congratulations to Mary Ann Heinzen-Hackett on her successful promotion to Nidan (2nd degree black belt). She showed great understanding of her Kata, Kumite, Kata bunkai, and overall knowledge of Matsubayashi-ryu history! We are so grateful to have her as a key member of our Dojo!
Well done, and keep coming through the door to the Dojo!
John Thibodeau, Sandan (left) attacks Mary Ann Heinzen-Hackett, Nidan during Heinzen-Hackett’s Nidan promotion test.John Thibodeau, Sandan (right) attacks Mary Ann Heinzen-Hackett, Nidan during Heinzen-Hackett’s Nidan promotion test.John Thibodeau, Sandan (left) attacks Mary Ann Heinzen-Hackett, Nidan during Heinzen-Hackett’s Nidan promotion test.John Thibodeau, Sandan (left) attacks Mary Ann Heinzen-Hackett, Nidan during Heinzen-Hackett’s Nidan promotion test.John Thibodeau, Sandan (left) defends against Mary Ann Heinzen-Hackett, Nidan during Heinzen-Hackett’s Nidan promotion test.John Thibodeau, Sandan (right) attacks Mary Ann Heinzen-Hackett, Nidan during Heinzen-Hackett’s Nidan promotion test.Students practice Fukyugata Ni during the May 5, 2026 class at the dojoStudents practice Fukyugata Ni during the May 5, 2026 class at the dojo
