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New Black Belts
On Saturday the 15th
May our club welcomed six new junior black
belts into the Zen Do Kai family.
Joshua-Thomas Clark, Joseph Caia, Jessica
Holden, Abigail Holden and Lilly Holden and
Kurt Kerr all overcame nerves to achieve
their Shodan Ho rank (probationary 1st
degree). An effort was made to create a
special atmosphere with Kyoshi Matt Wickham,
Shihan Graeme, Renshie Paul Hart and Sempai
Indigo Boyd wearing traditional costumes.
Those in attendance witnessed two amazing
weaponry demonstrations by Kyoshi Matt
demonstrating Iado and and Sempai
Indigo showing us his skill with Sai swords.
As
the head instructor for the Mildura club I
was very proud of the efforts of all six
gradees. I am certain that Renshie
Paul Hart will take very positive messages
back to Melbourne. I must take the
opportunity to thank Kyoshi Matt, Renshie
Paul and Sempai Indigo for giving up their
time to travel to Mildura and make our
special day even more memorable.
Colour Belt Grading
On
Friday the 14th May over 30 junior,
intermediate and senior students attempted
gradings for yellow, orange, blue, green and
brown belt levels. It was one of the
biggest gradings this club has arranged and
everyone who participated can be very proud
of their achievements. I would like to
make a special mention of Brayden and Keely
who both graded to junior brown belt.
Both boys completed outstanding gradings and
performed to a level that impressed our
visiting instructors. Both of them
have raised the bar and now have a year to
consolidate before attempting their Shodan
Ho level. Good luck boys.
Shihan Graeme
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