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Rine Karate Studio in Weirton hosted the United Fighting Arts Federation Region 11 fall black belt test on Oct. 18. Cooper Lucas, 12-year-old son of Jeannette and David Lucas of Langeloth, Pa., earned promotion to 1st degree black belt in the Chuck Norris System (CNS), the martial arts style founded by Chuck Norris. To achieve a black belt in the Chuck Norris System, students must demonstrate their skills before a regional board of United Fighting Arts Federation black belts. Front, from left, are Thomas McConnell, who served as Cooper's test partner, and Cooper Lucas. Standings are testing board members Karen Rine (4th degree), Rick Rine (7th degree) and Joe Paris (2nd degree).