The recent grading that took place at Dojo Shugenja in Atherton saw all who attended working hard and showing good levels of technical competence in keeping with the high standards set by the Ryu.
The grading was overseen by Grahame Parrott Sensei, the senior examinations officer, assisted by Peter Houghton Renshi, Mark Calland Tashi.
Special mention must also be given to Ian Delany and Shaun Baker, who kindly gave of their time to help out, and special thanks to young Josh, from Billinge, who assisted as a junior uki.
The hard-won results of this grading assessment were as follows:
Juniors
Adam Webster- White to Red 2 tabs
Jacob Schofield -Red to Yellow 2 tabs
Thomas Haredon – Yellow to Orange
Ella Bluck – Orange to Green 2 tabs
Maisie Steele – Orange to Green 2 tabs
Mackenzie Steele – Orange to Green 2 tabs
Adults
Gavin Chadwick – White to Red 3 tabs
Nicola Hitchen – White to Red 3 tabs
Gail Churchill – Red to Yellow 3 tabs
Mark Jones – Green to Blue 3 tabs
All the above did ver well indeed, and our heartfelt congratulations go out to all of them in managing to take the next courageous step upon the path.
Mark Calland Tashi,
Dojo Shugenja