Elizabeth Rao, a student in the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Dept. Enrichment Class,was presented with her Sho-Dan (1st Degree Black Belt) rank last Saturday by Chief Instructor John Heyl during the Shotokan Karate-Do Class’s annual Beach Training at Dockweiler Beach.
Ms. Rao is a dedicated academic student, Mr. Heyl said. She not only makes time for her study of Japanese Shotokan Karate-Do but also European fencing.
Shotokan Karate-Do has been an Enrichment Class offering since 1985.
Class information is available on the city website at: http://culvercity.org/Government/PRCS/Recreation/CulverCityLiving.aspx
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Elizabeth Rao is the newest Black Belt.
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Instructor John Heyl with prize student Elizabeth Rao.