East Gate Karate Academy held its 4th Kyu Grading Ceremony on Sunday 15th, Dec 2024 - an event which graduates karatekas (karate practitioners) to the next color level belt. This day witnessed 27 students from various age groups get certified and advance to their new respective karate levels after demonstrating techniques of kihon (基本) - basics or fundamentals; kata (型) - form; and kumite (組手) - sparring. - White to Yellow Belt - Yellow to Orange Belt - Orange to Green Belt - Green to Blue Belt - Blue to Purple Belt - Purple to Brown Belt Speaking at the ceremony Sensei Julius Piku, described Karate as more than just a sport. "Apart from learning karate, martial arts training helps the children develop their confidence." Additionally, he stated that by 2025, the academy should be sending its students to competitions overseas. East Gate Karate Academy is located at Stratos Building, Level 1, Ekere, Savannah Heights, Waigani.