Warwick. Local Martial Arts School promotes 30 to Black Belt and beyond
Warwick /
| 26 Oct 2020 | 07:54
Pictured from left to right at the United Martial Arts Center in Warwick are: Keith Winkle, Sean Chocallo, Sebastian Astorino, Angela Abrams, David Herbert, Robin Yarrington, Christopher Yarrington, Matt Gazzola, Heather Decker and Edmund Ciarfella. Provided photo.
Even during this pandemic United Martial Arts Students have persevered.
On Oct. 9-11, UMAC held its annual Winners Retreat and Black Belt Testing.
The event was held at United Martial Arts Centers, 43 West St. in the Village of Warwick.
UMAC is celebrating its 25th year serving the Warwick community and presently has four locations, including its newest location in Vernon, New Jersey.
Thirty students participated in a weekend of socially distanced martial arts seminars including forms, bo-staff, self-defense, sparring and philosophy.
The seminars were taught by Grand Master David Herbert, Grand Master Keith Winkle and Grand Master Edmund Ciarfella, Master Teresa Ciarfella, Master Danielle Ciarfella, Master Ed Ciarfella and Master Jason Bender.
Seven students also tested for Certified Instructor: Sebastian Astorino, Sean Chocallo, Angela Abrams, Robin Yarrington, Chris Yarrington, Matt Gazzola and Heather Decker.
“I am so proud of our staff for being able to pivot and give our students an amazing martial arts experience in a safe environment,” said United Martial Arts Centers founder and owner Grand Master Edmund Ciarfella. “I am also inspired by the indomitable spirit exhibited by all of the students that attended this event. We deeply appreciate the support and trust of all the parents and families that we serve and thank them for trusting and supporting us.”
For more information, visit www.umacenters.com.