Congratulations to all students who successfully completed their grading at the 2026 Winter Grading for Gold Coast Chito-Ryu Karate.
Grading is not just about the day itself — it reflects the many hours of training, persistence, focus, and effort that each student has invested over time. Every class attended, every correction worked on, and every challenge overcome has helped prepare you for this achievement.
Well done to everyone who stepped onto the floor and gave their best. Your commitment to improving both physically and mentally is something to be proud of.
To those who graded successfully, congratulations on reaching the next stage of your karate journey. And to all students, remember that growth comes from continuing to train, learn, and persevere.
Successful Grading Applicants:
- Charlie Chipperfield 4 Kyu – Purple
- Jesse Valencour 4 Kyu – Purple
- Leon Bonaventure 6 Kyu – Blue
- Aidan Connolly 6 Kyu – Blue
- Sylas Dawson 6 Kyu – Blue
- Airi Tani 6 Kyu – Blue
- Sine Levin 7 Kyu – Blue & White
- Lucas MacDonald 7 Kyu – Blue & White
- Quinn McDonald 9 Kyu – Green & White
- Zara Deans 10 Kyu – Orange
- Ethan Duong 10 Kyu – Orange
- Abigail Hurtig 10 Kyu – Orange
- Jayden Vandermaat 10 Kyu – Orange
- Liam Wood 10 Kyu – Orange
- Jake Lee 11 Kyu – Orange & White
- Michael Sgouros 11 Kyu – Orange & White
- Miguel Tapiador 11 Kyu – Orange & White
- Zac Teelow 11 Kyu – Orange & White
- Archibald Boshier-Stambe 12 Kyu – Yellow
- Charles Griffin 12 Kyu – Yellow
- Stirling Griffin 12 Kyu – Yellow
- Alex Yaginuma 12 Kyu – Yellow
