Grading Results: March 2015

Candidates, assistants and panel members from our March 2015 Grade Examination.

After the recent implementation of updated dojo syllabus, yesterday was our first grade examination following these new requirements.

We had a fantastic turn out and the energy was high throughout what was a very long, but rewarding day. Our consistent drive to increase standards inevitably resulted in some mixed outcomes, but whether successful or unsuccessful in individual goals, our members faced their challenge with the responsibility and inspiring commitment we've all come to expect. No matter the level of skill or expertise shown, the reward for everyone is always the same regardless...more training!

We have some fine talent in our dojo family and I, along with the other panel members and senior assistants were immensely proud to see you all making excellent progress along the budo path.

Congratulations and keep up the great work :-)

Chris.

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To Provisional 9th Kyu (Red Stripe):

• Amelia Ashforth-Horrocks
• Dylan McDowell
• Jessica Mitchell
• Reid Nichols
• Harriet Stevenson
• Faith Scott

To 9th Kyu (Red Belt):

• Jayden Denwood-Ling
• Evie Kerrush
• Caitlin Addison
• Coco Crossan
• Gabriel Herbert
• David Bailiff
• Jenny Ling  Distinction
• Bob Cloudsdale
• Martin Elgie
• Kelly Scott
• Sarah Stevenson
• Sophie Swindale  Distinction
• Martin Wignall

To Provisional 8th Kyu (Yellow Stripe):

• Harrison Cloudsdale
• Ben Russell

To 8th Kyu (Yellow Belt):

• Ewan Hawkrigg
• Zoe Hawkrigg
• Blayne Moorhouse
• Neil Carrick Distinction
• David Cass
• Dian Doyle
• Aaron Maxwell
• Kerry McDonald
• Claire Russell
• Jane Whillock
• Pauleen Wignall

To Provisional 7th Kyu (Orange Stripe):

• Kyle Dunstan
• Matthew Lister

To 7th Kyu (Orange Belt):

• Joshua Crowe
• Natasha McDonald
• Alison Grice
• Warren Grice
• Andrew Hosker
• Danielle Leeson
• Sandra Messenger
• Emma Nichols
• Matthew Scott

To Provisional 6th Kyu (Green Stripe):

• Keenan Carrick
• Harvey Hurst
• Emmie Ling

To 6th Kyu (Green Belt):

• David Southward

To Provisional 5th Kyu (Blue Stripe):

• Melissa Herbert
• Owen Hughes

To 5th Kyu (Blue Belt):

• Jessica Wright

To 4th Kyu (Purple Belt):

• Rowan Morgan

To Provisional 3rd Kyu (Brown Stripe):

• Rebecca Wignall
• Hannah Wignall
• Daniel Laurie

To 3rd Kyu (Brown Belt):

• Dominic Mills
• Garet Mair
• Kelvin McDonald

To 2nd Kyu (Brown Belt):

• Phoebe Forster
• Sophie Cullen

To 1st Kyu (Brown Belt):

• Lewis Cullen
• John Smallman

Special thanks go to to Jonathan Roll, Lewis Cullen, John Smallman, David Parker, Terry Ross and David Forsythe for taking time out to help make the event run as smoothly as possible.

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Here's a few pictures collected from spectators. Although not the best quality, they nevertheless help to show the atmosphere and energy exhibited throughout the day.