Local AKF Students Achieve Black Belt Rank

Local AKF Students Achieve Black Belt Rank

Erich Alt and David Smith, students of Evansville’s AKF Martial Arts Academy, earned their first degree black belts at the May 6 promotional exam in Elgin, Illinois.

Head Instructor Laine Kruizenga, 2nd degree black belt, recently presented Erich (age 12) and David (age 15) with their black belts. “David and Erich have both been training for about 5 1/2 years. The maturity that they have developed in that time has allowed them to persevere and excel in their study of martial arts, even while participating in several other sports and activities. We are very proud of their achievement and their dedication to Kyuki-Do,” Kruizenga said.

Kyuki-Do is a Korean style of martial arts, which combines techniques of Tae Kwon Do, Hapki Do, Judo, and other techniques, into a complete defensive art. The American Kyuki-Do Federation Martial Arts Academy of Evansville has been training students in Kyuki-Do at its East Main Street location since 1999, and has been in operation in Evansville for over 12 years.