SHOTOKAN Karate International Federation (SKIF)-Saint Lucia for the 5th consecutive year recently hosted one of the International Instructors out of SKIF–Japan, Sensei Manabu Murakami (8th Dan).
The highlight of his visit was to conduct a series of training seminars and serve as chief examiner for the upcoming Kyu and Dan grading exercise.
Sensei Murakami (born 1966) is the Chief Instructor of SKIF-Japan. Educated in Takushoku University, he has won multiple SKI World Championships in 1988, 1991 and 1994.
His latest visit to Saint Lucia was his fourth and was deemed a resounding success as 84 students were successful in moving up the ranks, including 7 students who moved up the Dan (Black Belt) ranks and more importantly sharing the changes in the international circuit in order for SKIF- Saint Lucia to remain competitive.
SKIF-Saint Lucia looks forward to staging another successful hosting of SKIF-Japan’s international instructors in the coming years and welcomes the support from fellow karatekas and well-wishers.
The 46th edition was held at St. Joseph’s Convent auditorium.
Final results: Karateka — Emmanuel Victor Dudley — rank attained (Godan); Karim Sifflet, Audrey Lydia Alexander — rank attained (Sandan); Yohanie Alexander, Kara-Lee Emmanuel — rank attained (Nidan); Petrona Alexander, and Trevor Bristol — rank attained (Shodan).
• Malik Peter, Analee Stephen (Brown 1); Cianna, Dalson, Hunter Radmore, NyimWilkie, Kyle Jn. Baptiste — rank attained (Brown 2).
• Bryanna Bernard, Jarrell St. Omer, Jannae Leon — rank attained (Brown 3).
• Jerne Felix, DiedrianSifflet, Ahkeya Brown, Christian Dover, Michael Joshua Lorde, Azari Francois, Chance Gabriel, Tre Philip, JervinAimable, Maliyah Henry, Giovanni Francois, Ignatius Alexander — rank attained (Purple 4) .
• Daniel Myers-James, Lil Sylvester, Gidelle Mason, Shaquain Longville, Faith Swanson, Anya Whitfield, Breanna Justin, Sophia Gabriel, Mikhail Theodule — rank attained (Blue 5).
• Lyam Pierre, Electra Marcelle, Saiah Henry, Ghermani Frank, Fabi Philip, Iziq Henry, Navon Pascal, Tiana Lewis, Quest Gaston, Shaan Cooper, Seth Francis, Deej Philip, Jeannae Miller, Jean-Mar Joseph, Tyler Venner, Shadia Longville, Shanice Searles, Terrel Theobalds — rank attained (Green 6).
• Myla John, Ari George, Damani Fitz, Shawayne Descartes, Janae McKie, Layla John, Maria Similien, KaaliDonaie, Adyra Mathurin, Desiree’ Francois, Christian Arthurton, Gianna Harry, AnaliseLubin, ZaziSimilien — rank attained (Orange 7).
• Zaieef Mann, Lianne Naitram, Raphael Lamontagne, Rebecca Louisy, Sparkle Tench, Merkai Gregg, Dialo Albert, Miracle Isaac, JeanicPolius, Jayden Cain, Nicholas Philogene, TeyanaNaitram, Scott Alcee, Summer Labadie — rank attained (Yellow 8).