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Alex Colburn, center, was promoted to (Sankyu) 3rd Brown Belt after a two-hour testing on basic and advanced techniques, Katas (forms from 200 years ago), self-defense (waza) and Kumite (sparring) recently at Johnson’s Black Belt Academy. Colburn is pictured with Hanshi Chris Colburn, 9th Dan, left, and Shidoshi Rock Johnson, 10th Dan and chief instructor, right.