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JULY 2007
Rick's Academy of Self Defense recently held their awards presentation
for their Adult Karate Class. The adult program begins with the study of
American Kenpo and Shotokan
Karate. Once a student reaches intermediate advance ranking, not only do
they continue their study of the two previously mentioned styles, but
they begin their study of Kun Tao - Indonesian Fighting Arts. Pictured
above front row left to right are Joe Zawacki
and Renee Palmiere, who received their brown
belts, and Sarah Hummel, black belt instructor. Second row left to right
are head instructor Rick DeVallance, seventh degree black belt, Matt
Erickson, first degree black belt, and Ian Pifer,
second degree black belt. Classes are held on the second floor of the DuBois Harley Davidson building.
Pictured is the Adult Karate Class receiving their belt advancement at
Rick's Academy of Self Defense. Adult karate
classes consist of all material required to advance in three styles of
martial arts: Kun Tao, American Kenpo and Shotokan. Classes are held on Tuesday nights at the
dojo located on the second floor of the DuBois
Harley Davidson building. Front row left to right: Monica Palian, Joe Zawacki, Renee Palmiere, Sarah Hummel, Damon Corby, Kerry Garthwaite. Second
row: Rick DeVallance (head instructor), Tom Gusky,
Robert Thurston, Matt Pella, Zach Weisner,
Travis Parrott, Stephen Luchuck, Matt Erickson.
Third row: Scott Palian, Cory Yarus, Larry Schachter, Ian
Pifer, (Assistant Instructor).
KARATE
KIDS CLUB AWARDS CEREMONY 2007
The Karate Kids Club represents a large group of kids from kindergarten
through tenth grade. These students have classes twice a week which
includes after school and evenings. Most students attend both classes
which are taught by Rick DeVallance at Rick's Academy of Self Defense
located in the Dubois Harley Davidson Building. New students wanting to
be a part of this exciting and growing program need to attend an eight to
twelve week orientation program before being accepted into the Karate
Kids Club. New beginner programs are offered only twice a year, once in
October and then again in March. New student registration is now open for
our October orientation classes.
Pictured above are the hard-working students of one of our Karate Kids
classes. Front row left to right: Joshua Gaus,
Amber Corbeil, Blake Saunders, Garrett Kerstetter, Ryan McGinnis, William Boyle, Austin
Wilson, Emily Rahalla.
Second row: Jamie Houston, Shelby Snyder, Chase Slima,
Hunter Ryan, Matthew McGinnis, Noah Gaus,
Jackson Frank, Tanner Thomas. Third row: Jesse Nissel,
Layton Yarus, Deanna Condrin,
Trent Holben. Fourth row: Auckie
Fenstermacher, Tyson Titler,
Keisha Ritsick,
Dalton Powers, Jedediah Garthwaite,
Soloman Seduski,
Andrew Douglass, Patrick Rutledge, Rick DeVallance (head instructor).
The Karate Kids Club advanced class consists of the following students
who received their awards at Rick's Academy of Self Defense. Front row
left to right: Mason Biggie, Bradyn Schwabenbauer, Shawn Caldwell, Keith Zeliger, Austin Cogley. Second row: Heather Caldwell, Rachel Dinsmore, Brandon Corbeil, Valla Palmiere, Evan Welsh,
Andrew Frost, Leah Palian, Sarah Toney. Third
row: Ian Pifer, Cassandra Caldwell, Joe
Shaffer, Stephen Moorhouse, Nick Lingenfelter, Adam Fritz, Rick Devallance
(head instructor), Katie Ellinger.
BLACK
BELT RECIPIENT
KATIE ELLINGER
Katie Ellinger received her Shodan
Black belt at Rick's Academy of Self Defense awards ceremony. Katie is an
excellent student who began her study in September 2000. Only in kindergarten
at the time, she has demonstrated the true meaning of discipline,
perseverance and physical abilities and has set new standards for the
school. Katie is the youngest student in the history of the school, which
is over 30 years old, to receive such an honor. She is a top competitor
throughout the state and has earned the respect of the school and
students. Katie will continue her advancement and will now begin teaching
karate at the school. Shown with Katie is seventh degree black belt Rick
DeVallance and second degree black belt Ian Pifer.
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