Shaiya
began her training at HMA (Horizon Martial Arts) at the age of 4. Shaiya currently holds a Junior Brown Belt. She is a member of the Leadership Team and Demo Team at HMA. Shaiya was awarded the 2018 Competitor of the Year Award by Datu Hartman. Her greatest strength is her determination.
Accomplishments:
Western New York Combat League (WNYCL)
2018 WNYCL Overall Season Champion for her age group. Events include:
- Stick Fighting
- Forms
- Point Sparring
- Flag Sparring
- Striking Combinations
2018 World Sikaran Championships Winnipeg, Manitoba – Canada
- Silver Medal Open Hand Sparring
- Silver Medal Knife Fighting
- Bronze Medal Forms
- Bronze Medal Weapon Forms
- Bronze Medal Stick Fighting