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Tina stated learning martial arts under Grand Master Dukes As her training continued, her and Grand Master Dukes invested many hours learning about the true art of Karate under Grand Master Victor Moore 10th Dan in the small town of Lumberton, N.C.
As the years passed she was promoted and belt after belt she was then brought to the point of testing for her Black Belt After completing all requirements in the Masubayshi Shorin Ryu Karate and in full accrdance with The Black Warrior Martial Arts Organization, was honored and promoted to the rank of Shodan first Dan It was a proud day November 8th, 2010 when Tina Dukes was presented with her Black Belt
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She continues to learn and has been teaching the beginning white belts during class As
she continues to learn the art, Tina is learning Okinawan Kobudo
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Sensi Tina prior to coming into the martial arts, she was an established gifted teacher of children She has brought with her the special gift of teaching This has helped immensely with our younger students as they have begun to grow not only in the art but in their focus and determination Tina Dukes has been an encourager and a great asset to the organization, Grand Master Dukes, the students, and parents
She can hold her head high not to overshadow, but to humbly show each and everyone that with good old fashion hard work, determination, and persistence, you can accomplish whatever you set your sights upon.
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