Kononia 2003
14th Annual Conference of CBBA/SKKI Family First Sports Par, Erie, PA
April 24-27, 2003
Testing
June 28, 2003
Black Belt Test
July 20, 2003
Ryan Vella - Godan (5th Degree)
Mike Sendzia - Sandan (3rd Degree)
Louis Soto - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Darlene Pabon - Shodan (1st Degree)
Nika DeAngelo - Shodan (1st Degree)
Tony Luciano - Shodan (1st Degree)
Nika DeAngelo, with Mom (Neda) and Dad (Kyoshi Frank). Nika is the youngest to achieve Black Belt in Seigido Ryu after 8 years, at the age of 13.5 years.
Ryan Vella is the third Black Belt in Seigido Ryu to be promoted to the Masters Rank of Godan. The first was Shihan Rosario, and the second was Shihan Hank.
