A Taekwondo Belt Grading Programme was held on Sunday at Indira Reddy Play Ground in Attapur by the Temple of Martial Arts. The purpose of the event was to assess the self-defense skills of the trainee Karatekas. The event was attended by Assistant Commissioner of Police Rajendra Nagar B Gangadhar, who is a former State level volleyball player. The chief guest and other guests were welcomed by grand master Praveen Kumar, a black belt from Kukkiwon in Korea and the general secretary of Telangana Taekwondo Association.
During the programme, the trainee students showcased their abilities in self-defense through rigorous demonstrations. They were evaluated to determine if they were ready to advance to the next level. Around 150 students participated in the event and demonstrated their determination in self-defense. B Gangadhar commended the Karatekas and expressed his appreciation for their efforts. He also congratulated the coaches S Pradeep Kumar and B Suresh, both third Dan black belts, for instilling discipline in the younger generation through martial arts.