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Please join us in congratulating Mr.Joshua Wirtz on his well-deserved promotion tonight to Nidan 2nd Degree Black Belt! Joshua has consistently demonstrated his dedication to ongoing training, instruction, and contributi...

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On May 22–23, 2026, brothers Conner and Keegan Lujan proudly represented Blue Ridge Martial Arts at the Carolina Martial Arts Open in Columbia, South Carolina.

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A big congratulations to Mr Steve Queen on his promotion tonight to Nidan 2nd Degree Black Belt! Steve has demonstrated his commitment to continue his training and teaching and giving back to the Arts. Much respect to yo...

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A big congratulations to Curtis \"Bo\" Deaton on his promotion tonight to Yondan 4th Degree Black Belt. Bo is one of our premier instructors at Blue Ridge Martial Arts. Thank you Bo for all you do for our Dojo and our Art ...

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ITS THAT TIME AGAING. Come on out to our 3rd Annual Yard sale on Saturday April 25th. Lots of great items for sale and it happens rain or shine because it is indoors!! Your purchase helps us keep our classes 100% free fo...

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We had a small but mighty group who competed.

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Everyone had a great time at our annual Christmas Party and Potluck. Plus we had a special visitor!

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Help us congratulate Ms. Jovi on achieving her 3rd Kyu Brown Belt tonight! She…

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Tonight we want to thank 2 special ladies in our Dojo who keep this place running. Together, they are unstoppable! Our sincere appreciation goes to Samantha Grindstaff and Sarah Garland for their heart and dedication to ...

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Yesterday, Rick was appointed to the title of \"Hanshi\".

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Congratulations to all our students that competed in the tournament yesterday. We have a great group of talented Martial Artists. Everyone did an amazing job!

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Absolute blast at the Halloween party!

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Congratulations to Mr Ben Varney of Blue Ridge Martial Arts. Mr Varney was elevated tonight to Yondon 4th Degree Black Belt. Well Done!

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Congratulations to Kyoshi Rick Sparks, KuDan, Shito-ryu Karate.

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Congratulations to Dean Grindstaff, earning his 2nd Kyu Brown Belt tonight at Blue Ridge Martial Arts. Starting at 4:30 this afternoon, Dean did his 1-mile run. Then we went straight into Katas, weapons, and basics. He p...

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Pretty good day for Blue Ridge Martial Arts!

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Congratulations to Joshua Wirtz. Josh was tested and passed his 2nd Kyu Brown Belt tonight at Blue Ridge Martial Arts in our new Dojo location. Josh's mind, body, and spirit was pushed to their limit. Very well done Josh...

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Congratulations to Jovie Dellinger. Tonight at BRMA she was tested and passed her 5th Kyu Green Belt. Excellent job Jovie!!

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A big congratulations to Seth Queen. Seth was tested and passed his 1st Kyu Brown Belt. He was bruised, beat, banged, and tired but never gave up. 3 hrs n non stop and now ready to start his training for Black Belt.

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Congratulations to Josh Dellinger on passing his Green Belt test tonight at Blue Ridge Martial Arts. Josh did an outstanding job.

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A big congratulations to Jason and Sarah Garland they were tested and passed the criteria to earn their Brown Belt. Both did an exceptional job. Very proud of them.

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An amazing Halloween party! Great food, fun and hanging with friends.

","url":"https://blueridgemartialarts.org/news-%26-tournaments/f/2023-halloween-part","title":"2023 Halloween Part","summary":"An amazing Halloween party! Great food, fun and hanging with friends.","date_modified":"2026-04-19T20:29:19Z"},{"id":"https://blueridgemartialarts.org/news-%26-tournaments/f/big-tournament-win-10212023","html_content":"

From Rick Sparks -

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Gracelynn is now a honorary baby black belt and the newest member of Blue Ridge Martial Arts!

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Great class tonight as Kung-fu expert GM Joe Neal Martin led as guest instructor. Definitely different, very interesting. Everyone enjoyed learning a new style.

","url":"https://blueridgemartialarts.org/news-%26-tournaments/f/kung-fu-master-visits-brma-41123","title":"Kung Fu Master visits BRMA 4/11/23","summary":"Great class tonight as Kung-fu expert GM Joe Neal Martin led as guest instructor. Definitely different, very interesting. Everyone enjoyed learning a new style.","date_modified":"2026-04-19T20:14:56Z"},{"id":"https://blueridgemartialarts.org/news-%26-tournaments/f/congratulations-dellinger-family-62923","html_content":"

Congratulations to the Dellinger family tonight.

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Good morning my Karate family. Just want to say how proud I am of all of you. Yesterday's tournament in Lancaster was a productive day. 11 first place, 3 seconds, 3 fourth, and 2 metals. You guys rock!!!

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Great tournament yesterday in Salisbury! Six of our Blue Ridge Martial Arts students brought home 15 trophies. Very well done guys, y'all make an old Sensei proud. Love everyone of you.

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Promotion night at Blue Ridge Martial Arts.

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\" I have been teaching Martial Arts for several years and I must say this is the best group I have ever taught. Awesome showing at the tournament Saturday. Blue Ridge Martial Arts is not just a Karate school it's a famil...

","url":"https://blueridgemartialarts.org/news-%26-tournaments/f/reflecting-on-our-triumph-in-2022","title":"Reflecting on Our Triumph in 2022","summary":"\" I have been teaching Martial Arts for several years and I must say this is the best group I have ever taught. Awesome showing at the tournament Saturday. Blue Ridge Martial Arts is not just a Karate school it's a famil...","date_modified":"2026-04-12T19:39:51Z"}]}