Marital artist promoted

Local martial artist Glenn Ristine recently attended the Muhammad Ali Training Camp in Deer Lake, Pa., where he was promoted to the rank of 8th degree black belt, Grandmaster. Pictured from the left are Grandmaster Chris Thomas, Ristine, and Professor George Dillman.

Local martial artist Glenn Ristine recently attended the Muhammad Ali Training Camp in Deer Lake, Pa., where he was promoted to the rank of 8th degree black belt, Grandmaster. Pictured from the left are Grandmaster Chris Thomas, Ristine, and Professor George Dillman.

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Glenn Ristine recently attended the world-famous Muhammad Ali Training Camp in Deer Lake, Pa., where he was evaluated by Professor George Dillman, 10th degree, along with a board of 9th degree Grandmaster Black Belts. After completing the exam, Ristine was promoted to the rank of 8th degree black belt, Grandmaster.

Ristine, the chief instructor of Integrated Martial Solutions /Life Protection Skills in Carson City, has trained in the classical ‘old Style’ martial arts of Ryukyu Kempo and Isshin Ryu karate since 1975.

Pictured from the left is Grandmaster Chris Thomas, Ristine, and Professor George Dillman.