Top left to right: April Thorpe, Jared Weinburke, Makinna Dulcich, Colleen Weinburke, Scott Anderson
Bottom left to right: Cyrus Sberna, JJ Redding, Daniel Silguero, Lily Grauman, Samuel Harveston

June 15, 2016 - MARIPOSA – The community is invited to a martial arts demonstration and ceremony put on by the 2016 Black Belt Graduates of the Mariposa Martial Arts Academy, on Friday, June 24th.

The action will take place at the Mariposa Amphitheater at the Mariposa County Park, starting at 5:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $5 ages 5 and up.

Featured in the program are Tiny Tigers (ages 3-6), Kids, Teens and Adults, who will all come together to produce an entertaining evening that demonstrates their hard work and dedication.

Ten black belt candidates from Mariposa Martial Arts Academy (MMAA) passed their final phase test on Friday, May 27th. They began their black belt journey in January after years of training.

Along with all their martial arts curriculum, each candidate was required to perform calisthenics such as 7,000 pushups and sit-ups, 100 miles of running, walking or biking, community service projects, and read numerous motivational books.

Angie Borba, MMAA Director, says the mission of MMAA is to develop the best, most well-rounded martial artists, by means of physical, mental, and overall character development.

The goal is to increase the understanding of martial arts and community in students, families and team members.

For more information visit http://bit.ly/theshow2016.

The Mariposa Amphitheater is located at 4998 County Park Rd, Mariposa, Ca 95338.