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Chaves siblings, Persaud most outstanding at ISKF – Guyana 2021 National Kata Tourney
Kaieteur News – One week ago, under strict covid-19 protocols the 2021 ISKF-Guyana National Kata tournament was declared open the organisation’s Secretary Marlon George at their HQ Dojo, National Park, Thomas Lands.
Outstanding winners from left, Kristian Chaves, Aiden Persaud, Kristalia Chaves.
In his remarks, character development was germane to the message conveyed. It underscored the premise of Shotokan karate and highlighted that tournaments is one of the vehicles that is instrumental in a karateka’s development. Given that, regardless of outcome, all are winners by mere participation.
“Kata” a Japanese word meaning “form” or routine. It is a detailed choreographed arrangement of martial arts defensive and offensive movements to be memorized through practice in order to perfect it.
This, with its accompanying elements, form, speed, interpretation and continuity, deportment to name a few, formed the basis for how competitors were judged. This year, more than 40 ISKF Guyana karatekas were competing for top honors in both the individual and team Kata contest at various age and rank divisions.
As the tournament progressed, the event flow was efficient. Competitor’s performed at a high standard at the junior and senior levels, exhibiting strong spirit, deportment, speed, power, form and camaraderie.
Medals were awarded at the end of each division so as to maintain adherence to covid-19 protocols and to allow for a smooth flow of the tournament. Outstanding participant trophies were awarded to Kristian Chaves, Kristalia Chaves and Aiden Persaud for winning 1st place in both Individual and Team contests.
The closing remarks were delivered by Sensei Christopher Chaves who thanked Mr. and Mrs. Andron Alphonso for sponsoring the medals. He also thanked the parents, supporters, judges, volunteers and competitors for making the tournament a huge success.
Sensei Chaves informed that December 5th will be the Kumite (Sparring) tournament which students are continuing to prepare for noting that the separated format of these tournaments are to ensure covid-19 adherence.
Following are the results by Age, Division and Rank:
5 years old Boys & Girls Kata
1st place Kayden Gravesande
2nd place Connor Jacobus
3rd place Nova Alphonso
6-7 years old Boys & Girls Kata
1st place Emily Ibbott
2nd place Elijah Francis
3rd place Brandon Peters
7 years old Boys Kata
1st place Aaron Barran
2nd place Rafael Brathwaite
3rd place Tafari Reid
8-11 years old Boys & Girls Kata
1st place Aditya Singh
2nd place Leraj Bhimsain
3rd place Leisha Bhimsain
9-12 years old Boys & Girls Yellow-Orange Belts Kata
1st place Roy Minoo
2nd place Leia Pugsley
3rd place Jeremy Persaud
9-12 years old Boys Brown-Black Belts Kata
1st place Aiden Persaud
2nd place Gael Mc Person
3rd place Malachi Hall
13-17 years old Boys & Girls Kata
1st place Kian Shiwsankar
2nd place Johnathan Wilson
3rd place Govinda Prasad
18+ Female Black Belts Kata
1st place Kristalia Chaves
2nd place Nyota Rodrigues
3rd place Rosita Katchay
16+ Male Black Belts Kata
1st place Kristian Chaves
2nd place Alex Rodrigues
3rd place Storm Katchay
Junior Team Kata Contest
1st place Gael Mc Pherson, Aiden Persaud, Adan Gobin
2nd place Kian Shiwsankar, Aditya Singh, Kaylee Barran
3rd place Malachi Hall, Aaron Barran, Johnathan Wilson
Senior Black Belts Team Kata Contest
1st place Alex Rodrigues, Kristian Chaves, Kristalia Chaves
2nd place Marlon George, Storm Katchay, Nyota Rodrigues
Outstanding Trophy Winners
Aiden Persaud (1st Place Boys 9-12 years-old Brown-Black Belts Kata, 1st Place Junior Team Kata)
Kristian Chaves (1st Place 16+ Male Black Belts Kata, 1st Place Senior Black Belts Team Kata)
Kristalia Chaves (1st Place 18+ Female Black Belts Kata, 1st Place Senior Black Belts Team Kata).
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