The past two Saturdays have been very full with the QKR seminar and grading opportunity, and the Jujutsu grading held in consecutive weekends.
I would like to thank all of the sensei who travelled up to make these opportunities possible — in the QKR space K. Kuramochi sensei, G. Nicholas sensei, N.Tamura sensei, and T. Johnson sensei both for grading panel duties and providing excellent instruction as always in the seminar that followed. For Jujutsu we had the pleasure of Kyle Elkenhans sensei of offering to come and sit on the panel for our Nyumon exams.
There is an astonishing amount of effort that does into the background in order to run these sort of events, and I want to thank everyone who has contributed to the success of these events.
And now to results! I’m very please to announce the following grade promotions:
Clint Duffill 3KYU Iaido
Tamara Kelly 2KYU Iaido
Ellyse Reese 5KYU Kendo
Aren Rossiter 5KYU Kendo
Quentin Brandy 3KYU Kendo
Ivan Hills 1KYU Kendo
Ryan McGrath 9KYU Jujutsu
Brett McGrath 8KYU Jujutsu
Lochlan Reese 7KYU Jujutsu
Oliver Boucher 7KYU Jujutsu
Mathew Clulow 7KYU Jujutsu
Heather Butler 7KYU Jujutsu
Rebekah Caudell 6KYU Jujutsu
Imogen Caudell 6KYU Jujutsu
Gradings are a critical for learning. They throw a spotlight on what you need to focus on in your training for progression, whether it is consolidating things you have started to practice, or learning new skills.
Well done everyone who sat for examination in this past fortnight. I am genuinely looking forward to helping you on your journey forwards in the new year!