Lizama and Moke receive black belt honors

First degree black belt Professor Jared Espina, with the blessing of Master Nelson Montero a sixth degree black belt, awarded Kalani Lizama and Noa Moke their black belts with honors and excellence at a ceremony held at the Gracie Barra Powerhouse Jiu-Jitsu Academy dojo on September 22. Lizama and Moke are the first black belts to be promoted out of the Kaua’i Gracie Barra Academy. Lizama has been practicing the art of jiu-jitsu for over 14 years and has been an instructor for the past 7 years. Likewise Moke has 12 years of experience and is also an instructor.