More than 100 karate athletes gathered at the FIJLKAM Federal Center in Catania on October 18 for a preparatory course designed for practitioners advancing from the 1st through the 5th Dan. The regional karate sector organized the session to refine technical, methodological, and formative skills ahead of upcoming grading examinations.
Preparation Course Draws Over 100 Karate Practitioners in Catania
The October 18 training program served as a foundational milestone for martial artists aiming to verify their preparation and deepen their understanding of technical requirements across multiple Dan levels. Regional karate sector leadership coordinated the event to align participant training with the core values and standards of the Italian Federation for Judo, Wrestling, Karate, and Martial Arts (FIJLKAM).
Regional technical staff directed the practical and theoretical components of the seminar. Alfio Mustaccio, Giulio Ragusa, Antonino Cannavò, and regional technical director Ruggero Bosco guided the athletes alongside regional activities chief Giuseppe Glorioso, regional kata technical center head Master Giuseppe Salerno, and regional sector president Gaetano Farinetti.
Technical Focus Sets the Stage for November Grading Exams
Instructors emphasized correct technical execution, precision, concentration, and detailed knowledge of the syllabi required for each specific Dan rank.
The preparatory session directly precedes the official Dan promotion examinations scheduled for November 22. Candidates will split locations based on their target rank. Examinations for the 1st through 3rd Dan will take place at the FIJLKAM Federal Center in Catania, while candidates testing for the 4th and 5th Dan will travel to the Federal Olympic Center in Ostia Lido, near Rome.
