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FIMA would like to congratulate Lynn Brennan and Brianna Faustini for achieving their advanced ranking in the Heiho Shin Do ju-jitsu system. After many years of hard work, dedication and perseverance both students achieved goals that were extremely important to them and culminated their many years if rigorous training. Lynn, who has been a member of our instructor in training program for many years, earned her black belt, Shodan ranking. Brianna, earned her second degree black belt, Nidan ranking. With their teaching ability, both woman continue to be a great asset to the FIMA programs. Most importantly, they are both positive role models for other woman in the program. Great Job Ladies, Be Proud!!!
Congratulations
New TaeKwonDo Black Belts On June 6th., FIMA promoted 10 students to the rank of Black Belt in TaeKwonDo. All of the students had been training diligently for many years to prepare for this day. Without exception, they all did a great job. The test was 2 hrs. in duration and covered the entire TKD curriculum. On behalf of myself and the rest of the FIMA instructors, we would like to acknowledge the effort and determination that made this day possible.
Congratulations
to
Lauren Miller, Toni Plantamura Rossi, and Lauren Miller On May 16th, FIMA promoted three students to the rank of Black Belt in the Heiho Shin Do Jui-Jitsu Ryu. After many years of diligently training, FIMA would like to extend a warm congratulations to Stuart Schneider, Toni Plantamura Rossi, and Lauren Miller. All of the candidates did a great job in demonstrating their knowledge of the system to achieve their Shodan ranking. To date, Stuart Schneider, at the age of 59, is the oldest person that Sensei has promoted to this rank. We are never to old to achieve that which we truly desire. Once again, congratulations to all .
Pictured from left to right: Toni Plantamura Rossi, Lauren Miller, Sensei Richard Faustini and Stuart Schneider
On December 6th, FIMA celebrated the promotion of three students to TaeKwonDo Black Belts. All of the candidates, Michael Benaquista, Edward Kang and Michael Kane prepared and performed well throughout all stages of their test. We at FIMA are extremely proud of their efforts, perseverance, and determination to see their goals to completion. These boys all started at FIMA at a very young age and have continued to train diligently throughout the years. The TaeKwonDo Black Belt test is an accumulation of all the knowledge they have learned throughout the years at FIMA. They needed to demonstrate their knowledge and application of that knowledge extremely well. Earning a black belt at FIMA means that you have the ability to pass your knowledge on to others in a precise and thorough manner. The boys all excelled at this.
Congratulations to Geraldine Brennan and Michael Dugan
On August 9th. FIMA celebrated the promotion of two students to TaeKwonDo Black Belts. Both candidates, Sagar Desai and Brian Polsky prepared and performed well throughout all stages of their test. We at FIMA are extremely proud of their efforts, perseverance, and determination to see their goals to completion. Both boys started at FIMA at a very young age and have continued to train diligently throughout the years. The TaeKwonDo Black Belt test is an accumulation of all the knowledge they have learned throughout the years at FIMA. They need to demonstrate their knowledge and application of that knowledge extremely well. Earning a black belt at FIMA means that you have the ability to pass your knowledge on to others in a precise and thorough manner.
Congratulations to Lauren Miller, Julia Palermo, Danny Purcell and Travis Rollins: On June 21st, the following students tested for Black Belt ranking in the Dojo. Lauren Miller received her 2nd Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo. She did an excellent job on test and her forms were very graceful and strong. They were a pleasure to watch. Julia Palermo tested for her Jr. Black Belt in Heiho Shin Do Jiu -Jitsu and had a strong performance. Her waza and combat throws were performed very nicely. Danny Purcell and Travis Rollins tested for their TaeKwon Do Black Belt and did a suburb job. Both were very precise and strong in their motion. All of us at FIMA are extremely proud of their effort and performance and congratulate them on their achievements.
Congratulations to our New FIMA Black
Belts: On February 9th, Domenick Raimo and Emily Wilts achieved Black Belt ranking at FIMA. Both students have been training under Sensei Faustini for many years and did an excellent job on their individual testing requirements. Domenick received a Senior TaeKwonDo Black Belt. His kicking ability and overall TaeKwonDo knowledge was impressive. Emily, who had already earned her TaeKwonDo Black Belt, tested for her Junior Black Belt in HeihoShinDo Jui Jitsu. Her knowledge and execution of the Jui Jitsu techniques required of her was also impressive. We at FIMA are extremely proud of both of these students and are pleased with the goals they set for themselves. Most importantly, both Domenick and Emily gained the discipline and the fortitude needed to see them to completion.
FIMA would like to congratulate the following students on receiving their Black Belts on Saturday, June 16th: Eric Heinmann, Jeff Hoeber, Rachel Powell and Matthew Rosa. All students have been training at FIMA since the ages of 5 and 6. Their dedication and perseverance are to be commended; their Black Belts not only represent the knowledge they have gained in the arts but also their many years of hard work and sacrifice. They are all exceptional students and will go on to achieve much success throughout their lives. Jeff, Rachel and Matt will begin their senior year of high school this September. Eric graduated last month and will attend the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point beginning this summer. We would like to take this opportunity to wish them all good luck and say “GREAT JOB!”
Tae Kwon Do
Black Belt: Kayley Ebenhack The entire staff of FIMA would like to congratulate Kayley Ebenhack on earning her TaeKwonDo Black Belt on Saturday, April 14th! Her achievement is highlighted by many years of hard of work and effort, starting at age 6. Kayley’s test consisted of various aspects of the TaeKwonDo and HeihoShinDo systems including advanced kicking and punching techniques, forms, sparring, judo, jiu-jitsu and self-defense. Throughout all stages of her requirements, Kayley did a great job and displayed martial arts excellence! Congratulations Kayley!
Heiho Shin Do Black Belts: Stacy Polsky, Chris Marino, Richard Hoeber, Kara Ebenhack, Joe Montalbano
Pictured: Sensei Stacy Polsky and Sensei Richard Faustini
Pictured: Sensei Chris Marino and Sensei Richard Faustini
Pictured
from left to right: Rich Hoeber, Kara Ebenhack, Sensei, Joe
Montalbano.
Tae Kwon Do
Black Belts: Brianna Alonzo, Kristofer Buonomo, Colleen Brennan,
Meaghan Brennan,
On June 10th, FIMA received another Black Belt into the Heiho Shin Do Ju-Jitsu system. Sensei Michael Dugan did a super job in displaying and applying the knowledge that is needed for this distinguished rank. Although Michael is an extremely strong and powerful man, he left these attributes at the Dojo door and displayed precision and finesse in his technique. FIMA would also like to congratulate the following Heiho Shin Do Black Belts who have continued to train diligently and were tested and promoted to the following rank: Zach Zamechanksy - 3rd Dan, John Hadley - 2nd Dan, and Ellen Papapietro - 2nd Dan.
Pictured from left to
right: Sensei Michael Dugan, Sensei Richard Faustini, Sensei Glenn
Faustini
Sensei Gary Faustini:
2nd & 3rd Dan Pictured from left to right: Sensei Gary Faustini, Sensei Richard Faustini, Sensei Glenn Faustini
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Congratulations
To Our FIMA Black Belts: Lynn Brennan and Brianna Faustini
Congratulations
to Michael Benaquista, Edward Kang and Michael Kane
Congratulations
to Brian Polsky and Sagar Dasai
Congratulations to
Erica Wilts, our Newest FIMA Black
Belt:
On
February 24th, FIMA promoted Stacy Polsky to the rank of Black Belt
into the Heiho Shin Do Ju-Jitsu system. Throughout her test, Stacy did
an excellent job in displaying and applying the knowledge that is
needed for this distinguished rank. Requirements included waza, combat
throws, tai sabaki, rolling off concept, riding off techniques, and
overall knowledge of body disruption. The test concluded with
“dessert” where Stacy had to defend herself against multiple attacks
consisting of grabs, chokes, and weapons. You can check out pictures
from this 
On July
15, FIMA celebrated the promotion of three new Black Belts into the
Heiho Shin Do Jiu-Jitsu system: Kara Ebenhack,Richard
Hoeber, and Joseph Montalbano. This achievement marks their second
Black Belt—the first is in the style of Tae Kwon Do. All
three candidates prepared and performed well throughout all stages of
their test. Preparation for this test was especially challenging due
to the fact that all were high school seniors dealing with the daily
pressures of student life and planning for college. With this in mind,
we are extremely proud of their efforts, perseverance, and resolution
to see their goals to completion. Their individual journeys go back
many years...to the very beginnings of FIMA. They will be missed by
all, including the many students they helped teach throughout the
years. As proud as we are about earning their Black Belts, we are
equally pleased at their next destinations: Kara - Ramapo College;
Richard - Bloomsburg University; and Joseph - Princeton University. On
behalf of all of us at FIMA, we wish them the best of luck!
Heiho
Shin Do Black Belt: Michael Dugan