The shinsa was held on the first day of the event with a total of 91 participants. The UKFP offered gradings from 6 Kyu and, for the first time, all the way to 5 Dan. Amidst the atmosphere of anticipation and nerves, many found success with the 3 Dan below category seeing a passing rate of almost 100 percent. The higher 4 Dan and 5 Dan grades saw 2 out of 3 emerge successful at 4 Dan and 1 out of 2 pass at 5 Dan. It is notably a momentous occasion for Kristopher Inting Sensei, who became the Philippines’ first 5 Dan and currently highest-ranked kendoka. Many shared in the joy of this significant event, knowing the arduous journey he has taken to achieve Godan.
To our very own Kristopher Inting sensei and the many who had passed their shinsa, many congratulations to you. For those that have yet to reach their next step, do not be disheartened. Keep working hard, and we will see you at the next UKFP shinsa. Ganbatte!
Below is the 6th PNKT list of successful candidates per grade:
6Kyu
Famatiga, Canaan D.
3Kyu
Bisas, Alyssa Angel A
Castro, Nicole Dominique
Cho, Sukho
De Guzman, Rafael Basco D.
Dula, Arnushka Eve Breanna E.
Dula, Athena Dawn Allura E.
Geverola, Patricia Lynn A.
Haraguchi, Megumi M.
Nufable, Marie Mar B.
Okubo, Ryo
Padilla, Nicanor Felipe IV E.
Potot, Roger Justine T.
Rabaya, Desiree Caitlyn E.
Sevilla, Ethan Calvin S.
2Kyu
Cabanog, Artfel S.
Chua, Derrick Sgmund S.
Chua, Drake Austin L.
Ebrada, Randel Bryan H.
Enriquez, Tristan Jared
Khua, Harley G.
Le, Thi Thanh Diem
Martinez, Joy Paoline S.
Solano, Ireneo Jr III G.
Villar, Von Kerbie J.
1Kyu
Bangoy, Sebastian Jeane M.
Binoya, Adrian Franco C.
Chua, Kervin Gabriel L.
Dacumos, Janelle A.
Dantic, Mark Angelo R.
Domingo, Chartreuse Tatianna N.
Ferraren, Katherine S.
Fukushima, Riki M.
Haderly, Sieg Francis Yuri C.
Hoang, Duy
Mejares, Rio Jon A.
Minoza Czarina Shyrah T.
Nobles, Jhay Christian Y.
Pulido, Awit G.
Salmeo, Joash Carl
Sescon, Danna A.
To, Nhat Hao
Villa-Abrille, Phineline Jenn P.
1Dan
Ang, Azella Meianna H.
Cainglet, Marco Antonio N.
Candido, Jozef Symon M.
Famatiga, Genesis D.
Guerrero, Marilyn M.
Itoh, Chihiro
Lardera, Rubylyn T.
Lezama, Heinrich F.
Limbaga, Jennifer J.
Lumba, Cris Valentin L.
Metilla, Al June C.
Parami, Sanjay Miguel A.
Patalinghug, Geziel Mae D.
Penaco, Aaron S.
Pobre, Ralph Vincent A.
Quinto, Francis Marie O.
Rabaya, Drewl Chrisael E.
Suerte, Ziegy Y.
2Dan
Abordo, Francis Jay L.
Agor, Ron Andre C.
Alzate, Xylia Teresa P.
Buaya-Agor, Marie Emily Joy C.
Bulatao, Kristen Mae L.
Dy, Doris Jeusa D.
Edillon, Lester R.
Lardera, Jasper John T.
Limbaga, Mark Paul M.
Limboy, Norren M.
Macalla, Juancho Gabriel B.
Maurillo, Arlene A.
Nadurata, Emmanuel D.
Niere, Jasmine Claire T.
Palang, Hernan
Sitjar, Charles Louis S.
Solicar, Joshua Ginn E.
Timogtimog, Jhan Alfred S.
3Dan
Canete, Steven Paul B.
Carabuena, Robert Jr. D.
Lozano, Mikhael O.
Renovilla, Reida-Jade G.
4Dan
Arce, Matthew P.
Wang, Ye
5Dan
Inting, Kristopher T.
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