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Student achieves milestone at JKO Karate in Garner

Staff reports

A JKO Karate student achieved a personal milestone Friday, Jan. 29 by earning his black belt.

L-R: Sensei Henry Norris, Tim Wewer and Sensei Ed Craft of JKO Karate. ED CRAFT, CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Tim Wewer had the help of his JKO instructors in Garner, including senior instructor Ed Craft, as well as JKO head Hanshi Minobu of California, JKO second-in-command Renshi Howard Smith of Virginia and master instructor Shihan Rob Alvelais of California.

“To finally make black-belt rank is a long-time goal come true,” Wewer said. “I know it’s just the start of another long road in my training, but I couldn’t have picked a better instructor and organization to help me along. To have instructors and students from other states willing to come and support me at my test says a lot about my fellow JKO members.”

Wewer and wife Martha moved to the area more than two years ago from the Outer Banks for work. Wewer drives 40 minutes to attend classes at JKO Karate in Garner.

“This is the most challenging dojo I’ve ever trained at, both mentally and physically,” he said. “Every class is an opportunity to improve.”

According to Craft, Wewer is a good example for other students at JKO Karate.

“[Wewer] shows them what dedication, persistence and humility look like,” Craft said. “[He] demonstrates the quality and character of a JKO black belt. … I don’t think a better person could have presented themselves to be our club’s first black belt.”

JKO Karate will celebrate its own milestone in March with its three-year anniversary with special events. To learn more, visit  jkogarner.com or call 919-521-4438.

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