Thirteen students attending the young children's program at Charles Water's Hwang Karate Studio, located in Williston Park, received promotions this week. Charles Water's program instills the values that we all want for our children. These students have shown their respect by listening, have increased their physical coordination and have built upon their strengths by developing self-esteem and confidence. These children are the leaders of tomorrow.

"Our goal at Hwang Karate is to facilitate mental growth enabling our students to reach their highest potential as human beings," said 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."

Charles Water's Hwang Karate Studio, Inc. is a full time professional martial arts school, with classes for children, adults and teenagers. The school is the only one on Long Island that also offers Karatatot®, the program specifically designed for preschool children starting at 4 years of age. All classes are age appropriate.

The school specializes in providing complimentary workshops for those individuals or groups who are interested in either the mental or physical aspects of the martial arts. The school has been in Williston Park for 11 years. Woman's self-defense workshops are also available.

The following students have received their promotions:

Garden City, Alexander Ortiz, Anthony Truzzolino and Alex DeMarchena; Bellerose: Nicholas Mazzola; New Hyde Park: Alyson Bonura, Ryan Collins and Adam Kuhn; Manhasset: Matthew Guild; Westbury: Evan Yulo and Anthony Zaino; West Hempstead: Jonathan Hanna; and Williston Park, Gregory Brown and Allen Buzzeo.