Fei Quando Grading keeps spectators spellbound
Fei Quando is a martial art introduced by Grandmaster M. Hassen Khalid. He has developed this deadly and efficient fighting method, which can also be termed karate to suit Sri Lankans. The result is this fascinating self defense method - Fei Quando, translated means Way of the Fighting Fists.
Karate itself is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was developed partially from indigenous fighting methods called te literally "hand". Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. Grappling, locks, restraints, throws, and vital point strikes are taught in some styles.
When Fei Quando held its grading test, the first for 2012, a large number of martial arts fans were there to witness the event at the Multi Hall at the Royal College Sports complex. The fighting at the grading test was intense and kept the large crowd on the edge of their seats. The grading was done by Hassen Khalid himself after studying the fighting methods of his students with great care. He was assisted by Hizrina Nuzry Khalid. Several international schools, organizations, institutions participated in the event.
“The standard is getting better and better,” observed Hassen Khalid. The guests of at the grading test were Ru- wan Waidyaratne (Hayleys Group of Companies) and Mrs. Devika Waidyaratne, Dayanath Ranatunga (United Nations Sri Lanka) and Mrs. Ranatunga,m.h.m. Saeedhul Akram (Chairman Shooters Group of Companies), P. Shivaramakrishnan (Business Manager Kellogs India (Pvt) Ltd and Mrs. Shivaramakrishnan, R. Sun- theranathan (Douglas and Sons),wijeyakumar (Indian High Commission) and Mrs. Wijeyakumar. The following were graded: Honorary Black Belts: Ruwan Waidyaratne (Hayleys), Dr. Dayanath Ranatunga (UN), M.H.M. Saeedhul Akram (Shooters),p.sivarama Krishnan (Kellogs), R. Suntheranathan (Douglas Sons) and Christy Vincent.
The Black Belt Grading results are as follows: S. Bavitharan (2nd Dai Blackbelt) Hindu College, T. Thurusenduran (1st Dai Black Belt) Royal College, T. Rangatharan (1st Dai Probationary Black Belt, Ranjan Mohan (1sr Dai Probationary Black Belt.
Brown Belts: M. Sharfan Sahabdeen (Brown 4), A. Amjad Rizvi (Brown 3), M.N. Mohammed Akram (Brown 4), R.R.D.E. Chamitha Navinda (Brown 4), M. Jiyaadh Mohinudeen (Brown 4).
Purple Belts: Christy Vincent, M.N. Mohammed Akram.
Grey Belts: Damien T.S. De Zylwa, Royston E.P. Joseph, Nirmalan Arjun, Yadesh Waidyaratne, Muhammed Awoon, Devaka De Silva, Christy Vincent.
Blue Belts: Royston E.P. Joseph, Pramuditha Ranatunga, M.F. Mohammed Ilham, Prabasith Ranatunga, M. Hamdaan Asnain, Devaka De Silva, Dinoshan Arulananthan, Brendon Trevin. T, M. Zaharan Ameer, Vishnu Mohan, M. Ahmed Amjad.
Green Belts: M.zemaal Ameer, F. Aaisha Amjad, Brendon Trevin. T, Dinoshan Arulananthan, Sree Lakshmi, Sree Jaya, W.P.G.N.C. Weerasinghe.
Orange Belts: Chanilka Nissanka, M. Zameer Ameer, Nithyasri Ganesh, M. Hafeez Ur Rahman, W.P.G.N.C. Weerasinghe. -