VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) –  After 5 years of study and practice Noah Gabel earned the respected rank of Black Belt in Taekwondo (TKD).

Noah’s martial arts instructor Master Mike Schmidt says “Mr. Noah has always strived to try his hardest in classes showing natural skill and determination, however what has impressed me as his instructor the most is his selflessness, never becoming discouraged when he was required to wait for belt testing, he never once asked for a test, he trusted he would test when he was ready- a true black belt attitude.”

Noah’s instructor continues with “I am extremely proud of Mr. Noah for the black belt he has become, and I am looking forward to what he has to share with the students for many years to come.”

Noah is the son of Rory and Stefanie Gabel and grandson of Wilbur and the late Georgiana Gabel, all of Valley City.