I am very happy to announce that all candidates attempting their BBRD Jujutsu grading on Saturday were successful. So big congratulations to:
Rayan Bashir (9KYU)
Mustajab Bashir (9KYU)
Matthew Clulow (8KYU)
Heather Butler (8KYU)
Rebekka Caudell (7KYU)
Imogen Caudell (7KYU)
As I mentioned at the conclusion of the grading, I thought all candidates certainly exceeded the requirements for their grade, but wanted to make special mention of both Heather’s and Imogen’s performance. Heather’s tenacity, dedication and focus over this past year has been inspirational and she showed true steeliness to make it through the physical demands of the day. Imogen has likewise shown exceptional engagement and focus in her training, and is always providing a maximum effort in her training, which was abundantly obvious in her command of the nyumon syllabus and technical competency.
Gradings are wonderful opportunities to provide a window on what you need to work on next. This is as much for instructors as it is for the candidates as we look to shape the training opportunities over the next few months.
Many thanks to Brady, Daen, Sean and Jono for their efforts to make the grading run smoothly filling roles on the grading panel, dojo steward, and as uke. I am also very much looking forward to seeing the photos taken by Grant from the afternoon, and will no doubt make for some excellent calendar pictures!
I hope to see everyone at the last training for the year tomorrow (Tuesday)!