🎉 Congratulations to Our 2025 Summer Grading Achievers! 🎉

A huge well-done to all the students who stepped onto the floor for the 2025 Summer Grading at Gold Coast Chito-Ryu Karate! Your hard work, commitment, and spirit were on full display, and we are incredibly proud of every one of you who earned your next rank. 🥋✨

To those who were told “not yet” — remember, this is not a setback, but a sign that your instructors believe in your potential and want to see you reach your best. Keep training with focus, keep showing up, and keep pushing toward your goals. Your time is coming, and when it does, it will mean even more. 💪🔥

Grading is not just about the belt — it’s about growth, resilience, and becoming stronger in both mind and body. Congratulations again to all who graded, and encouragement to all who continue the journey.

Let’s keep striving, supporting one another, and moving forward together! 🥋🌟


Successful Grades:

5 Kyu – Damien Kloot (Purple & White)
6 Kyu – Henry Ho (Blue)
7 Kyu – Aidan Connolly (Blue & White)
7 Kyu – Airi Tani (Blue & White)
8 Kyu – Rowan Beste (Green)
8 Kyu – Henry Duyvestyn (Green)
10 Kyu – Kewan Clegg (Orange)
10 Kyu – Quinn McDonald (Orange)
10 Kyu – Christopher Wilkinson (Orange)
11 Kyu – Abigail Hurtig (Orange & White) **Double Grade**
11 Kyu – Monique Clegg (Orange & White) **Double Grade**
12 Kyu – Peter Koolhoven (Yellow)
12 Kyu – Letizia Di Somma (Yellow)
12 Kyu – Kiyana Koolhoven (Yellow)
12 Kyu – Jake Lee (Yellow)
12 Kyu – Rebecca Montgomery (Yellow)