Rising Sun Karate Academy Black and Jr. Black Belts
Each student has proven his/her skills through years of commitment and dedication to training. The RSKA Black Belt represents excellence in the martial arts and carries him/herself always in a manner worthy of such an honorable rank.
Jr. Black Belts (up to 16yrs. old)
Alex Heerding (2nd Degree Jr. Black Belt)
Age: 15
Time Training: 7 years
"Everything we learn in karate helps me to be a better person and make me stronger. I have become stronger not only in body but in mind."
Alex George (1st Degree Jr. Black Belt)
Age: 15
Time Training: 6 years
"The more I improve in my karate, the more confident I become in myself and my abilities. I've gotten so much out of my training and I'm proud of myself for making it this far in my martial arts journey."
Josh George (1st Degree Jr. Black Belt)
Age: 13
Time Training: 6 years
"In my years of karate training I have learned that confidence is the key to achieving goals. If I wasn't confident about myself I wouldn't have made it from a yellow belt, orange belt, purple belt, to the more advanced belt ranks."
Austin Dugan (1st Degree Jr. Black Belt)
Age: 12
Time Training: 5 years
"I think I am a better student in school because of what was taught to me in karate. This has helped me get straight A's in almost every report card for the last three years. I have also learned that if I try my best and work hard I can achieve anything."
Marc Unger, III (Jr. Black Belt)Age: 14
Time Training: 10 years
Brandon Madonna (Jr. Black Belt)
Age: 13
Time Training: 7 years
Gossen Yang (Jr. Black Belt)
Age: 12
Time Training: 6 years
"Through Karate training, I have learned some important skills that will benefit me not only for now, but for the rest of my life. These important skills include focus, self-discipline, listening skills, confidence, and respect."
Michael Daulerio (Jr. Black Belt)
Age: 12
Time Training: 7 years
"What I have learned in Karate is never let yourself down and be patient. There have been times when I thought it was too hard and I wanted to quit, but I didn't. I kept going and I am working even harder and now have reason to be proud of myself."
Black Belts (16yrs. old and up)
Chris Senior (Black Belt) (INACTIVE)