Programs:

"BLACK BELT EXCELLENCE" is our goal.

To achieve a black belt takes four or more years of dedication, motivation and hard work.  You must earn your black belt.  A good attitude and consistent classes is only part of this goal.

Chief Instructor Shihan Tom Starr - 6th Dan of Starr's Black Belt Academy and United States Shihan Kai Organization is proud to announce his Black Belt Instructors:

Sensei Sue Starr - 4th Dan

Sensei James Bucci - 4th. Dan

Senpai Jeff Pelton - 3rd. Dan - Assistant Instructor of Greenville

Shihan would like to thank all the black belts for their commitment and

dedication as being good roll models and setting a good example for all other lower rank students.

Black Belts have many responsiblies.  They must maintain their classes.  They are required to be at two black belt promotions a year and must help and participate at least two Green/Brown belt promotionals.  Each black belt is responsible for four evaluations:

Evaluation #1 - All Self-Defenses (Basics, Intermediate & Kumites)

Evaluation #2 - All Katas

Evaluation #3 - Weapons Kubudo (Katas and kumites)

Evaluation #4 - Advanced Self-Defenses

             (Shodan - Advanced Self-Defenses 1-11)

(Nidan - Advanced Self-Defenses 1-11 both sides)

Congratulations to :

James Bucci - 4th. Dan - Yondan (Sensei)

Jeff Pelton - 3rd. Dan - Sandan (Senpai)

Jeremy Sawyer - 2nd Dan - Nidan

Aiden Grennen - 1st. Dan - Shodan

A special "Thank You" to Shihan John McGlone for

always supporting Starr's Black Belt Academy!

Appreciate your Friendship!  Osu

Shihan Starr