The Berbice Shotokan Karate Association (BSKA) via the Berbice, Albion and Canje, and New Amsterdam Dojos, commenced its final examination for the year on October 30th at the Albion Sports Complex.
According to a release from the BSKA, Shihan Amir Khouri, 7th Dan, administered and supervised the session, with Senseis Clinton Moriah and Hazrat Ali both 6th Dan, assisting. It was also the first instance that a student, Javel Thom, was graded for the rank of Shodan (1st Dan Black belt) at the Albion Dojo.
The following is the complete list of students promoted:
1 Kyu brown to SHODAN (1st Dan Black Belt)
Javel Thom
2 Kyu brown to 1 Kyu brown belt
Jasmine Ramdas
Sameer Mohamed
Joshua Rampersaud
3 Kyu brown to 2 Kyu brown belt
Rahman Junior Yakub
6B Kyu green to 4 Kyu purple belt
Yogeeta Seemangal
6 Kyu green to 4 Kyu purple belt
Saafir Ali
6B Kyu green to 5 Kyu blue belt
Neil Madramootoo
8 Kyu yellow to 7 Kyu orange belt
Jurisa Deochand
10 Kyu white to 7Kyu orange belt
Vasu Deo Meghan
Vanessa Kamalall
Arvin Bridgepaul
Viren Krsna Meghan
10 Kyu white to 8 Kyu yellow belt
Shavally Sankar
