Celebrating March 2024 Gradings!

What an incredible display of dedication and skill at our recent gradings! With a total of 32 members stepping up to challenge themselves, the energy and enthusiasm were inspiring.

🎉 We proudly welcomed 10 new white and yellow belts to our club. Witnessing the set kata forms across various belt levels, from red to senior purple, showcased the commitment and progress of our intermediate members.

💪 Special recognition goes to Drewie and Nico Smith for seamlessly integrating into our club and demonstrating their expertise at yellow and red belt levels, a testament to their prior experience.

👏 Elliot Trivett's infectious enthusiasm during his yellow belt grading was contagious, uplifting the entire team with his passion.

🌟 Aliza Shah continues to amaze us with her controlled roundhouse kicks, setting a high standard for our children's class.

🥋 Gemma Baxendale and Raj Chahal's exemplary partner work demonstrated exceptional focus and support, earning them well-deserved praise.

👊 Sharon Robinson's powerful kata performance at the green belt level left us eager to witness her future progress, especially in musical forms.

💥 Lewis Garbutt's commitment, clear demonstrations, and impressive sparring skills mark him as one to watch in our club.

🔥 Leon Dunn's notable improvement in sparring reflects his dedication and progress over recent months, showcasing his potential.

🎶 Alexander Robey's captivating musical form, choreographed to "This Is the Greatest Show," showcased his versatility and creativity.

👊 Lewis Kenyon's passion and sharp spinning hook kick made a lasting impression, securing his success for the second grading in a row!

👏 A special thank you to our dedicated assistants—Stu Wright, Ryan Butler, James Clark, Leon Sied, Lewis Kenyon, and Lewis Garbutt —for their demonstrations and support during the gradings. Your presence ensures a smooth and enriching experience for both examiners and participants.

As we reflect on the recent gradings, we're filled with a sense of pride and excitement for the future. Each member's journey is unique and inspiring, and together, we'll continue to push boundaries, challenge ourselves, and strive for excellence in everything we do.

There were countless positive moments throughout the gradings, and we'd love to delve into them further. These conversations will also allow us to discuss areas that would benefit from additional focus. If you're eager to discuss your feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out to our examiners, David or James, by phone at [ 0113 205 7433 ] or in class.

Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and celebrated with us. Here's to many more successes ahead!

Keep punching, kicking, and reaching for the stars!

Team EF

#GradingsSuccess #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork 🥋