10/27/2026
Today marks a moment in history. 🥋✨
For every 10,000 people who step onto the mats at a martial arts academy, half will drop out in the first 6 months. Only 100 will reach their 3rd year, and on average, ONLY 10 will stick with the journey long enough to earn their 1st Degree Black Belt.
That means earning a Black Belt makes you 1 in 10,000.
Jennifer has not only grown through the Heian Karate Do curriculum, but truly succeeded in being a leader in our community—both on the mats and outside of them.
To say we are truly honored to promote you to the rank of Shodan is an understatement. We cannot wait to see what incredible things you continue to accomplish and the lives you will change as you share your journey with others.
Congratulations, Jennifer, Shodan! 🥋🖤
On behalf of Sensei Paul and Emily Musolf, and the entire family of students at Heian Karate Do.