Who: Michael Bakdaleyeh, 7
School: Lakewood Elementary, third grade
Accomplishment: Third-degree brown belt in Sanchin-Ryu karate (classes taken at Lakewood through community education)
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Key to Awesomeness: Michael started Sanchin-Ryu when he was 5 years old. He pays attention in class and makes sure to practice at home. He loves learning new forms and moving up through the belt rankings. He also enjoys teaching others what he has learned and has inspired his family to start practicing with him.
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