Making America Stronger... One Black Belt At A Time

Third Degree Black Belt

Jamil Halaby III - He is in the 11th grade, and enjoys karate, gymnastics, running and hanging out with friends. Martial Arts favorites: everything except sparring. Training 12 years. H

Kaila Nicholson - She is in the 10th grade and enjoys school sports and is a member of the Kingston NH Police Explorers. Martial Arts favorites: grappling and Demo. “Thank you to the Kingston Police Dept for all your support” Training 9 years. H

Second Degree Black Belts

Roger Dumas - He is a Sports Turf Manager and enjoys  Jet skiing, camping and paintball. Martial Arts favorites: Forms, weapons and the physical and mental training.  Training 5 years. P

Peter Gurrisi - He is in the 6th grade and enjoys ATV riding, karate and skateboarding. “I would like to thank my parents and instructors for helping me through this” Training 5 years. H

Tyler L’Italien - He is in the 5th grade. His hobbies include playing football, fishing and golf. Martial Arts favorites: Demo and weapons. Training 5 years.  H

Scott Murphy - He is in the 7th grade and enjoys baseball, karate and biking. Martial Arts favorites: Demo Team. “Thank you for everything Master Ocasio “Sensei” and Deshi Mendez”. Training 7 years.  H

Isabelle Quarrier - She is in the 6th grade and enjoys karate, tennis, lacrosse, basketball and math. Martial Arts favorites: using the Wave Bags for difficult combinations. “I would like to thank my family and instructors for all my wonderful karate classes.” Training 6 years.  H

First Degree Black Belts

Brooke Brennan - She is in the 4th grade. Her hobbies include reading, scrapbooking and running. Martial Arts favorites: forms, sparring and board breaking. Training 4 years.  H

Taylor DesOrmeaux - He is in the 3rd grade and enjoys Lego’s, bike riding, snowboarding and swimming. Martial Arts favorites: being on the Demo Team. Training 4 years  H

Marcus Dominguez - He is in the 5th grade and enjoys fishing, mountain biking and video gaming. Martial Arts favorites: forms, weapons. Training 3 years  H

Jerrel Garey - He is in the 5th grade and enjoys sports, math, school and karate. Martial Arts favorites: the workout and friends.  Training 4 years  H

First Degree Black Belts, cont.

Donna Judge - She is a teacher’s aide for 6th grade and enjoys painting, cooking, baking, decorating, working out, karate. Martial Arts favorites: being challenged overall. Training 3 years.  H

Chip Lincoln - He is a Veterinarian and enjoys karate, shooting, paintball. Martial Arts favorites: exercise, discipline, self defense. Training 2 years.  H

Xiana Mendez - She is in the 4th grade and enjoys martial arts and track. Martial Arts favorites: Nunchucks. Training 5 years  H

Rob Sarbieski - He is an engineer. His hobbies include hockey, baseball, basketball and woodworking. Martial Arts favorites: the physical and mental discipline. Training 4 years.  P

Recommended Black Belt

Anthony DiTomaso - He is a welder and enjoys motorcycles, physical training, video games, music and drumming. Martial Arts favorites: forms, the workout and meeting new people. Training 2 years.  H

Timothy Kimball - He is a Fiber Optic Engineer. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and motorcycles. Martial Arts favorites: learning new skills and the exercise. Training 3 years.  H

Matt Palmer - He is in the 10th grade and enjoys working with his dad. Martial Arts favorites: grappling and getting a good workout. Training 2 years.  H

Stephen Palmer - He is a Metal Fab. Instructor/Teacher  and enjoys Hot Rods, hunting, fishing and karate. Martial Arts favorites: self discipline, exercise and physical health. Training 2 years.  H

Junior Black Belts

Jacob Boylorn - He is in the 1st grade and enjoys football, karate, playing with friends. Martial Arts favorites: sparring, learning new material, seeing friends, board breaking. Training 2.5 years. H

Shain Bradley - He is in the 3rd grade and enjoys basketball and fishing. Martial Arts favorites: helping others. Training 3 years. H

John Collins - He is in the 7th grade and enjoys fishing, skateboarding, bike riding, karate. Martial Arts favorites: sparring and kicking. Training 3 years. H

Dimitri Daskalakis - He is in the 2nd grade and enjoys piano, gymnastics, violin. “Thank you for all you’ve taught me” Training 2.8 years. H

Zachary Degruttola - He is in the 6th grade and enjoys playing basketball and baseball. Martial Arts favorites: board tornado kicks Training 3 years. H

Keisha Dow - She is in the 3rd grade and enjoys soccer, baseball, bike riding and playing with friends. Martial Arts favorites: grappling, take downs and board breaking. Training 2 years. H

Brent Garey - He enjoys computers, school and football. Martial Arts favorites: learning new things. Training 2.5 years. H

Connor Judge - He is in the 3rd grade. His hobbies include karate, drawing, golf and bowling. Martial Arts favorites: Forms. Training 3 years. H

Kyle Parkhurst - He is in the 4th grade and enjoys karate, hunting and fishing. Martial Arts favorites: flying side kicks. Training 3.5 years. H

Alessandro Puddu - He is in the 3rd grade and enjoys martial arts, model aircraft, gaming. Martial Arts favorites: It makes me feel strong, weapons. Training 3.5 years. H

Jonathan Shaner - He is in the 2nd grade and enjoys fishing, snowmobiling, playing with my dog. Martial Arts favorites: Nunchucks, Bo. Training 3 years. P

Black Belt Mid Term Testers

Haverhill

3rd degree– Mike Scatamacchia

2nd degrees- Ian Alford, Olivia Alford, Peter Fisher, Nick Flanagan, Alexandria Gurrisi, Jacqui Kiley, Josue Mendez, Joshua Montisanti, Atlee Quarrier, Stephanie Sammon, Jonathan Wydola.

1st degrees– John Alford, Katja Alford, Victor Hu, Matthew Kimball, Mason Ocasio, Dustin Parkhurst, Ryan Shaut, Ed Shaut

Plaistow

2nd degree - Chris Langlois

1st degrees -  Zachary Dumas, Tyler Fiore, Dylan MacDonald, Celia Prescott