For the last two years, the young women of OPTIONS have participated in Self Defense classes at Black's Martial Arts, in Carbondale, Illinois.
Recently, Master Black encouraged four girls who earned their yellow belts to participate in a martial arts tournament. All accepted the invitation and travelled to Tamms, Illinois to participate in the 2009 Khourie's Black Belts of the Faith Martial Arts Tournament.
All girls excelled in the competition, placing 1st in forms and breaking boards.
Each young woman set a wonderful example for OPTIONS and Black's Martial Arts.
"It has been wonderful working with the girls. It has been amazing to see their self confidence soar. Most were shy initially, but then went on to compete in front of hundreds, which takes an incredible amount of courage," said Master Black, instructor. "They did excellent."
"We love having the opportunity to work with the OPTIONS girls," said Carol Black, Black's Martial Arts representative. "They are a very fine group of young women."
At this rate, the yellow belts will be promoted to green belts and the white belts will be promoted to yellow belts.
Another tournament will take place on December 5th and we anticipate that all OPTIONS girls who are taking martial arts classes will be able to participate.
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