(Alternate title: The family that kicks together sticks together)

Saturday, April 25, 2026, three students became first degree black belts in Warrior Way Martial Arts. Pictured above are Hannah Foy, Coralea Foy and Lilyann Foy. They are the latest black belts tested at Warrior Way Martial Arts in Brandon. Since the class opened in Brandon in 2003, 19 people have tested to first degree and 6 have tested to second degree.

But these ladies are also part of the Foy family of black belts. David Foy, a second degree black belt, is the father of two sons (Jonathan and Benjamin) who are also second degree black belts. Hannah is married to Jonathan and Coralea and Lilyann are two more of David’s children. For senior instructor Paul Bird – it is a first. It is the first time he has had six black belts from the same family in one of his schools. Pictured immediately below is the Foy family… from left to right Benjamin, David, Jonathan, Hannah, Lilyann and Coralea.

Pictured below are the 15 members of the test board. Front Row (L to R): Faith High, Jeanie High, Gracie High. Back Row (L to R): Benjamin Foy, David Foy, Jonathan Foy, Master Freddie Robinson, Master Michael T. Sharif, Master Paul Bird, Master Halima Stringer, Grandmaster Greg Anderson, Master Mark Fails, Ramsey Roberts, Scott High and John Goforth.