Nine of Master Rick Johnson’s Johnson Black Belt Academy students were promoted to ninth-degree black belt during a recent demonstration and speech. Every one of these black belts has 35 to 45 years of experience. The black belts pictured still actively train and assist in teaching all classes. Pictured, in back, from left, are: Rodger Shattuck and Joe Tremblay. In the middle is Randy Dickey. Seated are: Robert Bruyer, Craig Ames, Christina Kebort, Travis Lantz, Chris Colburn, Mark Williams and Don Nelson. Seated in front is chief instructor Rick Johnson, 10th-degree black belt and owner since 1974.

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