07/31/2026
More pics and vids from our Black Belt promotions during our Paramus location grand-opening last week! Congrats to DPMA II and all our students, and the community of Paramus
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July 17, 2026 marked a milestone in our journey as we proudly celebrated the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of our newest location, DP Martial Arts II in Paramus, followed by an incredible Black Belt Promotion Ceremony honoring years of dedication, perseverance, and excellence.
A heartfelt thank you to Councilman Al Nadera for joining us and representing the Borough of Paramus on this special occasion. We are also deeply grateful to our distinguished guest judges for sharing their time, wisdom, and support:
🥋 Grandmaster Won K. Bai
🥋 Grandmasters Larry & Debbie Barr
🥋 Grandmaster Adam Grogin
Congratulations to our outstanding new Black Belts!
⭐ 1st Dan Taekwondo • Anthony Berenshtein
• Aarav Dhar, • Shivansh Kansara
⭐ 2nd Dan Taekwondo • Theodore DiAmbrosio
• Nick Asfar
⚔️ 1st Dan Hwarang Haedong Gumdo • Alex Shin
Your hard work, discipline, and perseverance have earned this achievement, and we couldn't be prouder of each of you.
A huge round of applause also goes to all of our Black Belts and Demo Team performers, whose breathtaking demonstrations of skill, precision, and spirit made this celebration truly unforgettable. You inspired everyone in attendance and showcased what our martial arts family is all about.
To our students, families, instructors, volunteers, friends, and everyone who came out to celebrate with us—thank you for making this day one we'll never forget.
Here's to new beginnings, stronger communities, and many more years of training, growing, and leading together!
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