Caleb Thompson Premier Martial Arts 1st Degree Black Belt

Caleb Thompson today completed his requirments for his First Degree Black Belt in Premier Martial Arts. Congratulations from all of us here at Walla Walla Premier Martial Arts Caleb you have learned to dig deep, and live the principle of Indomidable Spirit, Never Quit.

Caleb's Parents were supporting through out his Black Belt Test, it is really rewarding for us to see Parents and Kids working together as a Family to achieve somthing as big as Black Belt Together. A family that Kicks together, Sticks Together.

Caleb You Rock!!!!!!

August 23, 2007 Nate Overson Passes Black Belt Test

Congratulations to Nate Overson who completed his 1st degree Black Belt Test at Premier Martial Arts August 23, 2007.

Administrating the test was Master Instructor Steve Smith, Tyler Webster 2nd Dan, Gary Wolfe 1st Dan, and Lester Shirley member of PMA's Mixed Martial Arts Team was one of the sparring partners.

Nate Overson Completed his Black Belt test in 2 hours and 45 minutes, he began with his physical challenge, which included over 2,000 punches, 100 push ups, 100 sit ups, wind sprints, pop up kicks, 10 minutes in training stance, untold numbers of wind sprints, 5 3minute rounds with fresh sparing partners each round, and 20 minutes of non-stop grappling fresh opponent every 1 minute. After the physical challenge Mr. Overson completed his forms, knowledge, Kick Boxing sets, Weapons Demonstration, Self Defence, and a lecture on the PR 24 as his weapon of choice presentation.

It is very inspiring to watch someone dig deep and overcome a Black Belt Challenge a new person emerges from the experience, great job Nate you are an inspiration.

Nate will be moving to the Portland, Oregon area to continue his career as a Federal Police Officer. We will miss you Nate, good luck to you in the future.

Premier Martial Arts Black Belt Candidate Nate Overson Completes His 10 Mile Run

Premier Martial Arts Student / Black Belt Candidate Nate Overson a Federal Police Officer, completed the first portion of his Black Belt Physical Challege, a ten mile run, this afternoon. Nate Overson has over 14 years of martial arts training including 12 years of Tae Kwan Do and 3 years at Premier Martial Arts. Nate enjoys the Karate Forms, Bruce Lee's Non Classical Gung Fu, The Little Dojo, Mixed Martial Arts, Grappling, Sparring, Weapons especially Bow Staff and Escrima. Nate Overson is scheduled to complete his Black Belt Test next week and seems to enjoy the challenge that this represents as much as the rich experience that his training has been for him this far. Congratulations Nate you are one third done! Nates career is taking him to other locations; we will miss his daily presence but look forward to having him back for Retreats and Seminars in the Future. Nate You Rock!