Taekwondo students impress at recent grading

The Guyana Taekwondo Association (GTA) is celebrating the success of 13 students who recently advanced to higher belt levels.

Among the notable promotions were Nathan Vanderhyden and Vivek Bassoo, who are on track to achieve significant milestones in the coming year.

Vanderhyden advanced from the Red Belt to the prestigious Red with Black Bar Belt, bringing him closer to achieving the National Black Belt by early 2025.

Meanwhile, Bassoo made strides from Blue Belt to Blue with Red Bar Belt, also aiming for the National Black Belt and the esteemed Kukkiwon International standard by mid-2025.

Kailan Wong’s relentless dedication was rewarded with her promotion from Yellow Belt to Full Green Belt, while Shaynne Sealey transitioned from White Belt with Second Bar Yellow to Full Green.

Sealey is rapidly establishing herself as a focused and determined athlete recognised for her commitment to excellence in taekwondo.

Azaria Profit and Rolex Alexander also showcased their progress, moving from White Belt with Second Yellow Bar to Yellow with Green Bar Belt.

Their consistent improvement over the past year is a testament to their dedication to training.

In a wave of emerging talent, Eva Thakurdin and Ameena Pereira progressed from White Belt straight to Yellow Belt, demonstrating that hard work and perseverance are paying off as they lay the groundwork for promising futures in taekwondo.

Additional promotions included Samaria Sealey and Obediah Batson, who advanced to White Belt with Second Bar Yellow.

At the same time, Ace Springer and sisters Pelaiah and Phileanah Erskine were promoted to White Belt with First Bar Yellow Belt, marking their initial foray into taekwondo with great promise.

The GTA congratulates all the students on their remarkable achievements and looks ahead to an exciting year, with plans for a host of taekwondo events as 2025 approaches.

The GTA also welcomes new students, with classes scheduled every Monday and Wednesday from 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM at the Guyana Teachers Union Hall on Woolford Avenue.

New student intake begins on January 6, 2025. (Guyana Taekwondo Association)