On May 3rd, our BKA members joined karateka from across the province at the SWKKF Alberta Provincial Black Belt Grading. These events are milestones — not just in the careers of those grading, but for the entire dojo that helped prepare them.
We are immensely proud to announce the following promotions:
- Shodan – Jad El-Halabi
- Nidan – Cristina Iordache and Stefan Iordache
- Yodan – Bernadine Jugdutt
These promotions reflect years of dedication, refinement, and contribution to our community. Behind every rank is a story of effort — of setbacks overcome, of late nights in the dojo, of perseverance in silence.
We also extend our thanks to the club members who helped facilitate and support the grading, including those who served on the Joseki Board and provided logistical help. Events like these are a team effort, and the BKA showed up in full force.