East West Karate promotes Sparta student

SPARTA — The East West Karate Academy of Sparta recently held its annual shiai with over 150 students in attendance. The competition of the day focused on kumite, also known as sparring. Sensei Scott Klinger and his team of black belts led the program. At the end of the event Sensei Klinger promoted Ben Toscano to Sho Dan, 1st Degree black belt. Achievement of this rank requires years of training, commitment, and participation in competitive tournaments. East West Karate Academy focuses on traditional Isshinryu karate which was founded on the island of Okinawa.
If you would like more information on East West Karate Academy, please contact Sensei Klinger at 973-940-8915 or visit www.eastwestkaratenj.com.


Sensei Scott Klinger gets an emotional embrace from newly promoted black belt Ben Toscano

Ben Toscano stands with Sensei Scott Klinger following his promotion to 1st Degree black belt