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This page is dedicated to the members of the Hazleton Black Belt Academy's Demonstration Team.

The members are: Danton Arlotto, Ron Babbish, Michael Cassic, Manny Duran, Vanessa Duran, Lucia Dutz, A.J. Hrabovecky, Brooke Malore, Connor Roberts, and Matt Tomaszewski.

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The goal of our demonstration team is to use what we are good at to make a difference in our community.  The members of this team selflessly use their abilities to help raise money for charities, food drives, and put on dynamic exhibitions to raise awareness in our community. 

Upcoming Demonstrations
  1. Helping Hands Telethon: April 21st after 5:00 p.m.  Look for us on WYLN.
  2. HBBA Open House: May 16 12:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. at the school.

 

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Danton Arlotto
Danton is 15 yrs. old.  He has been training at the Hazleton Black Belt Academy for the past 8 years.  He currently holds the rank of 2nd degree black belt. Danton is an assistant instructor for the kid's classes.

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Ron Babbish
Ron is 18 yrs old. He has been training at the Hazleton Black Belt Academy for the past 4 years.  He currently holds the rank of Cho Dan Bo.

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Michael Cassic

Michael is 17 yrs. old.  He has been training at the Hazleton Black Belt Academy for the past 11 years.  He is an Honor Roll Student at Bishop Hafey Sr. High School.  He currently holds the rank of 3rd degree black belt.  Michael is an assistant Instructor in the kid's classes.

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Manny Duran

Manny is 15 yrs old.  He has been training at the Hazleton Black Belt Academy for the past 9 years.  He currently holds the rank of 2nd degree black belt.  Manny assists in teaching both the kid and adult classes.  He is currently training toward competition in Olympic-styled Taekwondo Fighting.

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Vanessa Duran

Vanessa is 10 years old.  She has been training at the Hazleton Black Belt Academy for the past 3 years.  She currently holds the rank of 1st gup.  She says that someday she wants to be as good as her older brother Manny.

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Lucia Dutz

Lucia is 16 years old.  She has been training at the Hazleton Black Belt Academy for the past 10 years.  She currently holds the rank of 2nd degree black belt.  Lucia assists in teaching the kid classes.  She is currently training for competition in Olympic-styled Taekwondo Fighting.  She is also a member of the HAHS Field Hockey Team.

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A.J. Hrabovecky

A. J. is 11 years old.  He has been training at the Hazleton Black Belt Academy for the past 3 years.  He currently holds the rank of 1st gup.  A.J. acts as a leader in the kid classes and helps the newer students in learning what they need to know.  He also assists at testing. 

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Brooke Malore

Brooke is 10 years old.  She has been training at the Hazleton Black Belt Academy for the past year and a half.  She currently holds the rank of 5th gup. 

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Connor Roberts

Connor is 9 years old.  He has been training at the Hazleton Black Belt Academy for the past 3 years.  He currently holds the rank of 1st gup.  Connor acts as a leader in the kid classes by helping any students who need it.

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Matt Tomaszewski

Matt is 15 years old.  He has been training at the Hazleton Black Belt Academy for the past 3 years.  He currently holds the rank of 3rd gup.