Six Black Belts for Malta Karate Federation

Six Black Belts were awarded during examinations at the Mgarr Karate Club.

From left to right - Anthony Gauci (Black Belt 2nd Dan), Jacob Camilleri (Black Belt 1st Dan), Sensei James Galea, sensei Anthony Zammit, Matthew Rapa (Black Belt 1st Dan), Annabel Vella (Black Belt 1st Dan), and Etienne Degabriele Ferrante (Black Belt 1st Dan)
From left to right - Anthony Gauci (Black Belt 2nd Dan), Jacob Camilleri (Black Belt 1st Dan), Sensei James Galea, sensei Anthony Zammit, Matthew Rapa (Black Belt 1st Dan), Annabel Vella (Black Belt 1st Dan), and Etienne Degabriele Ferrante (Black Belt 1st Dan)

The Black Belt's were awarded as follows: One member was awarded the Black Belt 2nd Dan whilst five members awarded the Black Belt 1st Dan during grading examinations held in July 2015 at the Mgarr Karate Club.

The examining board was made up of Sensei James Galea (6th Dan) and Sensei Anthony Zammit (6th Dan).  "All students who have been training relentlessly gave their utmost and this was evident during the grading. 

Their high level of fitness as well as technical knowledge were predominant and we are truly proud as a Federation to see such talent flourish.  One of Karate fundamental value is perseverance, something our black belts have learned through hard work and dedication," announced Mr. Kenneth Abela, President of the Malta Karate Federation.