The Darien Arts Center Martial Arts program recently awarded nine black belts to students after many years of practice and dedication.
In front (from left): Stephen Wood, Neeta Maniar, Victoria Marsh, Megan Wood received first-degree black belts on Feb. 21. Teachers in back row: Chuck Tsutsis, Robin Glotzer, Jamie Gombos, Bonnie Gombos, Eugene Lee and Jim Fenton.
From left: Owen Wagner, Josiah Harris, Tre Tucci and Isabelle Seeman received first-degree black belts on May 14.