79 karate students graded in year’s first test

The group of successful karatekas following the grading exercises.

Some 79 students were tested last Saturday in the first grading exercise for 2011 by the Japan Karate Association/World Federation at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

According to a press release, grading was done by local chief instructor, Sensei Christopher Chaves (4th Dan) assisted by Sensei Marvin Singh (2nd Dan) and other senior members.

The examiner said he was “pleased” at the “improvements” he had seen at this