Successful Promotions

Congratulations to Pearson, Corey, Haydee, and Meg on their successful promotion testing today. Meg was promoted to Shodan (Black Belt), Haydee to Ikkyu (black tips), Corey to yon kyu (brown tips), and Pearson to hachi kyu (green tips). Keep working hard!

Demonstration on Main Street

On Sunday, August 18, the Rockland Matsubayashi-ryu dojo participated in a demonstration in the monthly Sunday Stroll series on Main Street in Rockland, Maine.

Photos by Sally Russillo

Successful Testing for 8th Kyu

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!

Two karate students prepare to be tested by a table of instructors

Successful Testing Goldberger and Dole

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!

Congratulations to Kyle Reniche on Sandan Promotion

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!