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After 1.5 hours of testing of various skills in self defense (Waza), basics (Kihon) and forms (Kata), students were promoted to their next belt rank at Johnson’s Black Belt Academy in Warren. Pictured, in back, from left, are: Ellie Smith, promoted to Blue Belt; Jada Weiser, promoted to second Brown Belt; and Brice Schwanbenbauer, promoted to third Brown Belt. In the middle are: Nolan Smith, promoted to Blue Belt; Clara Rozanski, promoted to second Brown Belt; and John Nelson, promoted to Blue Belt. In front is Hanshi Rick Johnson, 9th Degree and chief instructor.