On October 26, 2011 history was made as KFM Lynbrook New York Chief Instructor John Leabo along with Atlanta, Georgia Chief Instructor Alan Baker were the FIRST Americans to receive the KFM Black Grade (Black Belt). The testing and awards were given in Spain directly with the Founders of KFM (Justo Dieguez and Andi Norman).

Congratulations to John and Alan on being America’s FIRST KFM Black Grades (Black Belts)!!