Mr. and Mrs. Jouan's New Ranks

Mr. and Mrs. Jouan went to test for new belts at 2010 World Championships in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 24th. Well, the results are in! Mr. Jouan got a call personally from Chief Master Dilegge to congratulate him on being a brand new 6th degree black belt and Master's Candidate. Mrs. Jouan got a call later that evening from her instructor, Master Stewart, confirming that she passed and is now a 5th degree.

Mr. and Mrs. Jouan plan to have their new ranks presented to them by the special guest at testing in August.

The next step for Mr. Jouan after that is to undergo vigorous physical and mental training over the next year. If all requirements are met, at 2012 World Championships, Mr. Jouan will go through hardcore training and go from Master's Candidate to Master Nominee. If everything goes well, he will then be inaugurated at 2012 World Championships opening ceremonies as a Master Instructor.

Thank you to all ATA West Chester students, friends, and family for all of the support and encouragement. Congratulations also to the other testers at Worlds 2010 on successful midterms and also passing and receiving their new ranks.