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Emily Piervantoni, 8 years old, practices her favorite kick. The drop kick.




  New Testimonial - Elise van Witzenburg

2/14/2010 - "Whether it’s for exercise, a new hobby, or to learn martial arts, it will inspire you to try your hardest at everything thrown at you!"

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  New Testimonial - Elizabeth Newkirk

2/13/2010 - "At Black Belt USA you gain friends, knowledge, power, and confidence. The only thing you lose is sweat."

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  New Testimonial - Alejandro Villegas

2/12/2010 - "Muay Thai is more than just a hobby: Muay Thai gives me the courage and “I can” attitude that allows me to approach every day, every situation, with confidence and comfort."

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  Muay Thai Test - 1/23/10

1/23/2010 - Congratulations to all who tested!  It was an exciting display of technique, determination, endurance and commitment.

5 people tested for their first pre-test for Level 1 and joined the ranks of the intermediate students.

4 people tested for their Level 1 test...an achievement years in the making.

Thank you to all the students, family and friends who came to support the testing students.

Click here to view pics from the test.
 



  Awards Presentation & Christmas Party 2009

12/30/2009 - Congratulations to:

Student of the Year (Derek Hagemann Award): Zhen Graham
Family of the Year: The Santiago Family
Leadership Team Member of the Year: April Couse
Instructor of the Year: Stephen Schmitt
Most Improved Student: Garrett Purdy
Outstanding Contribution & Excellence Role Model of the Year: Kurtis Cloward

Thank you to all students and families for your continued support!!

Go to Photos section for more event photos.		 



  Roberto Traven Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar Success

11/28/2009 - World Champion and Abu Dhabi Champion Roberto Traven,conducted a seminar at Black Belt USA on 11/28/2009. The seminar was agreat success and offerend the 20 plus students in attendance a goldenopportunity to train and learn with Traven, a 5th degree black belt andhighly decorated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA Champion.

Thank youto Roberto Traven as well as Black Belt USA BJJ instructors Marlon andFernando Vera for bringing this world class seminar to Black Belt USA.Also, thank you to all who attended. 		 



  Vera Brothers Take 1st & 3rd Place at the Pan Championship

10/15/2009 - Congratulations to BJJ instructor Marlon Vera for his win at the 2009 Pan Jiu Jitsu No-Gi Championship. The event was held in New York City on Octber 3rd and 4th.

Marloncompeted in the Brown Belt Master category, feather weight division. Hetore through the competition and decisively won gold in his final matchvia a guillotine choke in under 2 minutes.

Congratulations are also in order for fellow BJJ instructor Fernando Vera who took bronze in the Brown Belt Adult category, feather weight division.

Black Belt USA students are fortunate to have the opportunity to learn from and train with Fernando and Marlon.		 



  ECCF - Alford Wins, Trull gets "Fight of the Night"

8/10/2009 - Congratulations to Michael Alford on his first MMA win. Michael won viarear naked choke in the 2nd round of his fight at the EliteChampionship Cage Fight event on 8/22/09.

At the same event, Kristen Trull lost a close 3 round decision butearned "Fight of the Night" honors for her performance. It was afitting accolade that not only honored Kristen but the intensity andskill that can be found in women's MMA.

Thank you to ourfighters for your dedication and heart...and all who have given theirsupport during class, sparring sessions and the event.
 



  6 Swords, 6 Medals and 1 Big Belt

7/13/2009 - Team Black Belt USA competed at the NAGA Tournamenton 7/11/2009 in Charlotte, NC. It was an outstanding showing with ourguys bringing back 6 1st place katanas, 6 medals for either 2nd or 3rdplace and the prized No Gi Absolute belt! Congrats to all whoparticipated and thanks to all who came out to support the team.


Click here to visit the our NAGA results/photo page. 		 



  Congratulations

5/10/2009 - Congratulations to Jabari Rucker for winning first place at a Regional Science Fair competition for the 5th grade in Orangeburg, SC in April. Keep up the good work! 		 



  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu News

4/26/2009 - Congratulations to Marlon Loor, Fernando Loor and Jae Lee on your victories at the 2009 New York International Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship.		 



  Thailand & Cambodia Trip

1/29/2009 - Members of Black Belt USA visited Thailand and Cambodia from December 11 to January 3, 2009. See  more photos in gallery section.		 



  MMA

11/14/2008 - Congratulations to Team Black Belt USA for  a job well done at the Ruckus in the Cage on November 14, 2008

Congratulations to Kurtis Cloward, the new Ruckus In the Cage Champion.

See photos in our Gallery section.

 




March 11, 2010 - Thursday

  9:30AM - 10:30AM
Muay Thai - All Levels

  11:00AM - 1:00PM
Private Lessons

  4:30PM - 5:15PM
Tae Kwon Do - Children (Yellow - Black)

  5:20PM - 6:10PM
Tae Kwon Do - All Levels/All Ages

  6:00PM - 8:00PM
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - No Gi

  6:15PM - 7:05PM
Muay Thai - Basic

  7:05PM - 7:30PM
Intro Lessons/Start Up

  7:30PM - 8:30PM
Muay Thai - Intermediate




  Videos:
Black Belt USA Over the Years



  Videos:
Dr. Ying King's Long Staff Form



  Videos:
BJJ Demo



  Photos:
Muay Thai Test - 1/23/10



  Photos:
Fitness Boot Camp - 1/6/10



  Photos:
Awards Presentation & Christmas Party 2009


  3/23/2010 - Tuesday:

  3/26/2010 - Friday:

  3/27/2010 - Saturday:


Events Calendar