Senpai Sumith Indika - Black Belt 3rd Dan
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Indika is a dedicated martial artist and community leader with a 30-year commitment to Karate-Do and Iaido.
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Senpai Vidul Kandambige-Black Belt 1st Dan
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Vidul has an outstanding Carrier
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Kirshanth Niranjan-Brown Belt Senior
(Leader in training)
Tania Nguyen-Brown Belt (Senior)
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Grade 8 student Kirshanth embarked on his Karate journey at the age of six. In 2019, he became a member of Kenseikan Karate-Canada. He is a devoted student of Sensei Nandana Wijewardana and currently holds a Brown belt-2. Kirshanth recognizes the importance of traditional Karate and is eager to deepen his knowledge of the art through practice, meditation, outdoor camps, and Karate competitions. He has also received numerous awards and medals both at the dojo and in Karate Ontario tournaments. Kirshanth has taken on a leadership role in organizing Kenseikan dojo's summer and year-end events, showcasing his speaking and guitar skills through various performances. He is a dedicated student who is committed to continuing his Karate journey and is enthusiastic about assisting fellow students.
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Anshu Shrestha-Brown Belt
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Tania joined Kenseikan Karate in 2019. She has participated in multiple different tournaments, winning medals all the way from bronze to gold. Along with attending various tournaments, Tania has also participated in a handful of demonstrations, both winter and summer alike. Currently, she is a brown belt 2 and is one of the youngest in Kenseikan history to reach that level at age 12. Tania is going to Grade 7 in Charles Gordon and has gone in the French Immersion Program since Grade 4. French Immersion is a program where students learn most of their school subjects in French. She also participates in countless different sports, such as Football, Volleyball, Badminton, etc.. and in the 2nd grade, Tania was tested for giftedness and scored in the 98th percentile.
Anshu began his Martial Arts journey in 2017, at seven years old. Now, as a grade 10 student and a brown belt attending Wexford Public School, Anshu can look back and realize how much Karate has helped. Throughout the journey, Karate has taught Anshu many valuable lessons—not only in Martial Arts but in the real world. Anshu has participated in numerous tournaments and demonstrations, earning medals along the way. The value of Karate is indescribable, as it helps, as he says, turn challenges into opportunities for growth. Some of these benefits include confidence, discipline, and the ability to defend oneself if the worst comes to worst. Becoming an instructor for this amazing dojo is an honor for Anshu, as it allows the chance to pass on these valuable lessons to others. Anshu hopes to inspire students just as instructors and friends have inspired them. Looking ahead, Anshu is excited to continue the journey while guiding others along his own. |