Following Breast Cancer Awareness Month which recently concluded, Live ProActive hosted free karate classes in collaboration with GTT under the Pinktober banner.
Miranda Bennette
There was a one-hour free karate session at Berea International Hall, opposite Impeccable Hall on Brickdam.
The proceedings did not end in the month of October as many persons had now become interested in the classes and want to learn the ancient art and its acquired discipline under the teachings of 2nd Dan black belt holder Miranda Bennette.
Bennette started her martial arts career in 2002 at the age of seven, under the instruction of Sensei Robert Alleyne. She went on to Banks DIH and learnt Wado with Master Winston Dunbar. In July 2012, Bennette joined Little Diamond International Martial Arts Academy, known today as the Guyana International Kyokushinkai Martial Arts Academy (GIKMAA) – under guidance of Dr Nazim Yassim – where she worked her way up the ladder to earn the title of 2nd Dan Black Belt.
She has stellar accomplishments under her belt, including Community Spirit and Ambassador Hall of Fame Awards, the first of two females to receive black belts in Guyana for Kyokushin. Representing Guyana in Suriname was added to her long list of achievements. Bennette is currently in training for her D level referee and judging certification exam, which is in November, along with her 1st Dan Kubodo Weapons Exam. In 2019, she intends to focus on her 3rd Dan and chief instructor level exams, which are also set for November, as she aims to qualify herself to become a standout for Guyana in karate.
Speaking with Guyana Times Sport in an exclusive, Bennette stated that she was very happy with her achievements, as being one of a few female instructors in Guyana was quite an accomplishment. She went on to state that she envisioned herself entering the European Championship and putting Guyana on the map and that she would love to visit Brazil to train to expand her knowledge of martial arts.
Classes are being held on Saturdays from 13:30h to 14:30h at a cost of $2500 per month, catering for children between the ages of 6 and 15. (Timothy Jaikarran)
