L’AQUILA – The belt exams of the Martial Arts Schools took place on Sunday 23 June at the Pizzoli sports hall (AQ) New Year e Vesta Academy L’Aquila.
The event was organized by the martial arts sector CSAIN in collaboration with the two Schools.
22 athletes participated in the graduation exams and all of them achieved brilliant results.
The exams were chaired and supervised by a commission which included the Maestro Andrea Petrelli V° And in kung fu, il Master Dr. Giancarlo Turco V° Karate Damage and Race Official Ettore Damiano Attanasio neo black belt in Kung fu Wing chun.
The commission carefully observed the candidates’ tests.
The Wing Chun kung fu, Israeli Krav maga/jujitsu and Wado Ryù karate graduation exams are characterized by various practical tests:
- Kata or Taulù: Technical sequences that incorporate ancient traditions of recognized styles.
- Practical application of personal defense techniques against one or more adversaries.
- Kumite/sparring: Technical-tactical motor tasks related to combat.
- Ceremony of the Bai-Si-Lai 拜師禮 (literal translation: Ceremony to honor the master) reserved for new black belts.
All candidates proved they were up to the challenges and successfully passed the tests, demonstrating adequate knowledge.
Very satisfied Maestro Petrelli which declares: “Uan extraordinary sporting event that united two great martial families. A heartfelt thanks goes first of all to Municipality of Pizzoliin particular to the sports delegate Lara Iorio Gnisci always of great support in promoting our activities, to the public presentincluding the Mayor of San Demetrio Anthony of Bartholomew and at families. A day of sport and inclusion that exceeded all expectations”.
Also excited and happy for the success of the event Master Giancarlo Turco of the Vesta Academy l’Aquila who, after thanking the Niwa kai School for its hospitality, invited all those present to reflect on the true meaning of Martial Arts, that is, following an honorable code of conduct, unlike those combat sports so often fashion that glorifies violence and aggression.
He also underlined the importance of knowing how to defend oneself today, in everyday life, in a world that is now in disarray and has actually gone mad. Finally he concluded his speech addressed to the audience present with this sublime quote: “Better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener at war”.
To all the new graduates including four new black belts in Wing Chun Kung Fu and Israeli Jujitsu/Krav Maga! Congratulations on your amazing journey so far and best wishes for what lies ahead!
The New Black Belts:
Ettore Damiano Attanasio
Gabriele Attanasio,
Simone Attanasio
Rose Mary Chianti
