Chanda Fletcher

Rank:
Sempai Belt in TaiKenJu-Ryu
2nd Brown Belt in TaiKenJu-Ryu

Member since:
Started kickboxing training with Sensei Bill Bryan, Renshi, 6th Degree in the Summer of 1999. Began attending the Academy in the summer of 2000.

Martial Arts history:
In 1994, at the age of 14, Sempai Chanda began training Kenpo karate at American Kenpo Karate Studio in Andorra, Philadelphia. In Jan. of 1996, she received her green belt. While studying there she received a Spirit Award, given to a person "who best represents the true martial artist". Chanda began participating in tournaments and received many 1st and 2nd place trophies in Kata and Kumite divisions. From 1996 to 1997, she was on the independent tournament team Adrenaline. At Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ Chanda was a member of the Rutgers' karate tournament team, competing with local colleges. In the summer of 2000, she began studying TaiKenJu-Ryu, an American freestyle martial art, with Sensei Bill. Through hard work and dedication, she advanced quickly to her purple belt. In January 2001, she was promoted to Sempai Green belt by Professor Ronald K. Bennett of WDOB. In April of 2001, Chanda began teaching the beginner/intermediate classes. She also produces the school newsletter. Chanda currently holds the rank of Brown Belt 2nd Kyu, and is working toward her black belt.

About Me:
Chanda attends Temple University in Philadelphia. She is in the Honors Political Science program, with a minor in Urban Studies. She retains a 3.9 G.P.A. and has two semesters left for her Bachelor's Degree. Chanda is 22 years old.