Students at Charles Water's Karate & Fitness Center, Hwang Karate Studio, located at 122 Hillside Avenue in Williston Park, have received belt promotions after successfully completing a series of extensive exams. Local students include:

Anthony Destefano (Mineola) to Green Belt One Stripe

Mary Kathleen Hackford (Williston Park) to Green Belt One Stripe

Brittany Loucas (Williston Park) to Orange Belt One Stripe

Michael Nuzzi (Williston Park) to Red Belt Two Stripes

Samuel Tabibzadeh (Williston Park) to Orange Belt

Amanda Weynand (Albertson) to Orange Belt