ATMAA Holds Successful Black Belt Promotion Examination in Reston – The Last Exam of 2026 Reston

The American Taekwondo Martial Arts Academy (ATMAA) successfully conducted its last Black Belt Promotion Examination for the year 2026 today in Reston, Virginia. ATMAA proudly holds two Black Belt Promotion Examinations each year to provide continued growth opportunities for its dedicated students.

The examination was led by Senior Master John Starks and Senior Master Junko Starks as main examiners. Four candidates successfully earned their promotion: Neevan Paudel to 2nd Dan Black Belt, and Sabrina Pradhan, Shuva Gnawaly, and Ayan Paudel to 1st Dan Black Belt. Master Krishna Balal, founder of ATMAA, expressed his pride and thanked Masters, Instructors, Leadership Team, and parents for their unwavering support