Have been studying martial arts (specifically kenshikai karate style) since 2009
Have been practicing martial arts at the Riverdale Kenshikai Karate dojo
Have attained the nidan rank (second-degree black belt)
After moving to Riverdale and discovering a lot of programs here (such as the RRS theatre program), my parents discovered Riverdale Kenshikai Karate and decided to enroll me there. Though I was initially reluctant to go to classes, they eventually grew on me and I have never stopped training there. I started when I was 6, and have been going ever since. Click the title to go to their homepage.
After four long years of training, I eventually attained my nidan, or second-degree black belt, rank in October 2019. This was technically a junior nidan (as I was still underage), but in August 2021, I attained a full Nidan rank.
I attained my shodan, or first-degree black belt, rank in October 2015. This was technically a junior shodan, as I was under 18 when I attained it.
After my white belt ranks, I progressed throgh four color belt ranks and their respective "advanced" stripes, with ten kyus (ranks) in total, including white and advanced white.
After a bit of a rough start, I became fascinated with karate and quickly started progressing through the ranks. Our belt ranks are as follows: white, blue, yellow, green, brown, black, with "advanced" stripes between each color belt. My promotion certificates are available above, in reverse order. The latest (full nidan) is still pending.
Here I have a few videos of my demomstrations. This includes videos recorded for a tournament held online in June 2020, with one weapons kata and one non-weapons kata. The above photo (I'm at the far right) is from the 2021 Kagami Biraki, a ceremonial workout where we welcome the new year.
