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Sensei Garrett Catanese, of Stockton, has promoted to his Nidan, second degree black belt. Sensei Catanese, 17, is the son of Jeremy and Betty Catanese. He is an A student in the Cassadaga school system. Catanese plans to attend college after graduation and to continue his journey with the Martial Arts. Sensei Catanese has been a member of The Family Martial Arts Center for 12 years, and is an Assistant Instructor with the programs.

“Sensei Catanese is a fine young man who we are very proud of,” said Master Sensei Bill Matteson.