2026 Spring Grading – Congratulations!
A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in our 2026 Spring Grading at Gold Coast Chito-Ryu Karate!
We are very pleased to recognise the following students for successfully achieving their next rank:
4th Kyu – Purple
- Kayden Kloot
7th Kyu – Blue & White
- Henry Duyvestyn
- Hugo Harrington
8th Kyu – Green
- Jackson Lowe
- Amy Graham
9th Kyu – Green & White
- Zara Deans
- Leonard Mungall
- Christopher Wilkinson
- Jayden Vandermaat
- Thomas Connolly
- Ian Craig
10th Kyu – Orange
- Eliah Hurtig
- Miguel Tapiador
- Tahlia Sgouros
11th Kyu – Orange & White
- Ted Baylosis
12th Kyu – Yellow
- Harrison Lowe
- Callan Guyan
- Cayden Hensby
Well done to all of you! Your success is the result of the effort, commitment and perseverance you have put into your training.
It is also important to remember that not everyone was successful this time — and that is OK. Grading is not simply about collecting belts. The real value of karate comes from setting meaningful goals, working towards them with purpose, overcoming setbacks and continuing to improve.
Sometimes the greatest lessons come when things don’t go exactly as planned. Learning to accept disappointment, identify what needs improvement and come back stronger is how we develop discipline, resilience, confidence and a strong spirit.
Whether you received a new belt this grading or not, be proud of the effort you have made and keep moving forward.
Set your goal. Train with purpose. Never give up.
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2026 Spring Grading!
