Students at Charles Water Karate & Fitness, located in Williston Park, have received belt promotions after successfully completing a series of extensive exams.

"Our goal at Charles Water's Karate & Fitness is to facilitate mental growth enabling our students to reach their highest potential as human beings," said Charles Water, owner and director of the school. "Our studio teaches students how to defend themselves responsibly, while instilling self-confidence, self-discipline and respect for others."

Congratulations to the following graduates:

From Williston Park: Russell Plotnick to Brown Belt, Jaskaran Sahni to Yellow Belt, Mackenzie Schnaufer to Blue Belt and Danielle Sullivan to Black Belt

From Roslyn: Jesse Chani to Black/Brown Belt, Jessika Chani to Black/Brown Belt

From East Meadow: Salvatore Ballato to Green Belt.