“Fall seven times and stand up eight.”

It is no easy feat to earn a black belt at Agape, let alone being selected as a black belt candidate. Candidates must train for years before even being considered for the Black Belt Test, and in the months leading up to their evaluation, they must prove themselves mentally, physically, and most importantly, demonstrate the indomitable spirit of an ABBC black belt! Last Saturday, these 15 candidates were tested on their knowledge of basic and advanced curriculum, self-defense, physical endurance, and mental strength for hours. Despite their personal challenges, all the students faced each adversity with commendable determination and resilience!

With that said, it is with great pleasure that we announce the newest class of black belts at Agape Black Belt Center! Among them, Casey Babcock, the first Hapkido black belt of ABBC, and our two newest Taekwondo masters, Amiel Prieto and Luke Ra! Please join us in congratulating...

Amiel Prieto - Taekwondo 4th Dan
Luke Ra - Taekwondo 4th Dan
Sarah Aljitawi - Taekwondo 1st Dan Advance
Salah Aljitawi - Taekwondo 1st Dan Advance
Yousef Aljitawi - Taekwondo 1st Poom Novice
Isaac Bauliah - Taekwondo 1st Dan Intermediate
Tarah Haley - Taekwondo 1st Dan Intermediate
Lukas Ebner - Taekwondo 1st Dan Intermediate
Ruth Bauliah - Taekwondo 1st Poom Intermediate
Luka Kutty - Taewondo 1st Poom Novice
Shamil Canbolat - Taekwondo 1st Dan Novice
Gabriel Casado - Taekwondo 1st Poom Novice
Leif Johnson - Taekwondo 1st Poom Probationary
Noah Byun -. Taekwondo 1st Poom Probationary
Casey Babcock - Hapkido 1st Dan Probationary