06/02/2026
What a special night.
We celebrated several well-earned rank promotions, and I want to give a huge shoutout to Alyssa and all the hard work she has put in to earn her blue belt. It has not been an easy journey, but she has remained dedicated and consistent while balancing life as both a student and a full-time mother. We are incredibly proud of everything she has accomplished.
Another big congratulations goes to Alameda for advancing from green belt to blue belt and officially joining the adult ranks. She has been training with us since kindergarten, and although she was eligible for her blue belt last October, she chose to finish wrestling season and complete her sophomore year of high school before receiving it. That decision speaks volumes about her maturity, discipline, and commitment.
Both of these remarkable young women have put in the work, stayed the course, and earned every bit of their success. We couldn’t be prouder of them.
We had two teens move up in rank as well. Tauati earned his green belt and Caren earned her orange belt. Neither promotion came quickly. In our academy, rank is not simply a matter of time; it is earned through growth, maturity, consistency, and performance. Both of them had to put in extra work, overcome challenges, and continue developing both on and off the mats. Congratulations to both of you on this well-deserved achievement.
A special shoutout to Kaifa for spending time with us and sharing parts of his passing game. We appreciate him investing in our students and helping them expand their knowledge. You’re always welcome on our mats whenever your schedule allows.
Thank you to everyone who came out and spent the evening with us. We appreciate your support and commitment to our family. See you on the mats.