Mr. Stephen Rigii

Strathmore University Karate Team participated in a joint training and grading session on Saturday, 1st December 2007 at Parkland Sports Club organized by the Japan Karate Association – Kenya (JKA-K).  Three SU Karatekas, Stephen Rigii, Bernard Shibwabo and John Mwangi, participated in the grading exercise presided over by JKA-K officials.

The grading was successful for the three as Stephen Rigii attained a 1st Dan Black Belt, Bernard Shibwabo was awarded 2nd Kyu Brown Belt and John Mwangi a 3rd Kyu Brown Belt. It was a historic day as Stephen Rigii became the first ever black belt from Strathmore University.

The SU Karate Team trains on Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 4:30 to 6:30pm at the Auditorium Basement.   The JKA-K is an affiliate member of the Japan Karate Association (JKA) based in Japan. JKA is the largest karate organization in the world and is recognized as the custodian of traditional karate.