Celebrating June 2024 Gradings!

With a total of 27 members stepping up to challenge themselves, our recent gradings were a fantastic showcase of dedication and skill. Congratulations to all our members!

White Belts: Natasha Glew, Phoebe Howell, Michael Ayoube

Yellow Belts: Jacob Lunn, Kaden Lunn, Chloe Todd, Fran Sarwar, Jacob Sarwar

Orange Belts: Drewie Smith, J’Nayah Lawrence, Maira Freire

Red Belts: Jensen Gilfeather, Aliza Shah

Green Belts: Nico Smith, Oliver Toft, Bethany Todd

Junior Purple Belts: Isaac Chahal, Sharon Robinson-Marsh, Joseph Marsh, Isabelle Marsh

Senior Blue Belt: Sienna Vincent

Junior Brown Belts: Brendan Frehill, Hollie Whelan, Kath Raw, Tyresha Richards, Dani Raw, Leon Dunn

Natasha Glew: Showed excellent defensive work and power for a newcomer.

Jacob Lunn & Chloe Todd: Demonstrated great technical proficiency in shadow sparring, with impressive execution of jumping kicks.

Jacob Sarwar: Excelled in shadow sparring with full commitment.

Aliza Shah: Maintained high technical standards and showed incredible progression into light continuous sparring.

Nico Smith: Demonstrated incredible physical fitness and sparring ability with great energy.

Oliver Todd: Exemplified technical proficiency and club spirit with full attire and sparring equipment.

Bethany Todd: Confidently performed the revised green belt kata form.

Sharon Robinson-Marsh: Scored high marks with her interpretation of the junior purple belt kata form.

Dani Raw: Showed clear and confident demonstrations and rapid progress in light continuous sparring.

Junior Brown Belt Candidates: Overall the musical kata forms were outstanding for this level, showcasing technical ability, imagination, expression, and interpretation of the music.

Instructor Feedback

Personalized feedback is available from the examiner. The club continues to progress and develop its training standards with each grading. Notable mentions include impressive kata performances and light continuous sparring. Members are encouraged to attend various classes to gain relevant experience and become well-rounded martial artists. Remember to wear the full club kit and belt, and own your sparring gear for red belt and above.

Photos and Videos

Check out photos from the day on our Facebook and Instagrampages.

Grading Criteria

Requirements for each belt are listed in the club syllabus, and the marking criteria is available on the club website here.

Next Steps

The next gradings are scheduled for September 2024. Check the club website and calendar via the app for details. In the meantime, the club will continue to offer various classes to help you progress your skills.

Personal Stories

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