Congratulations to all students who successfully passed their recent grading at Gold Coast Chito-Ryu Karate.
Gradings are an important milestone in every student’s karate journey. They represent the dedication, perseverance, and consistent effort students put into their training week after week. Each grading is not only a test of technique, but also of spirit, focus, and character.
It was fantastic to see students of all ages step onto the dojo floor and demonstrate their progress in kihon (basics), kata, and kumite. The improvement across the dojo continues to be impressive, and it is clear that everyone is committed to striving for their personal best.
Achieving a new belt or stripe is something to be proud of, but it is also a reminder that karate is a lifelong journey of learning and self-development. Every new rank brings new challenges and new opportunities to grow.
A special thank you also goes to the instructors and senior students who help guide and support our members through their training and preparation.
Once again, congratulations to all students who graded. We look forward to seeing you continue your journey toward your next goals in karate.
Train hard, stay humble, and keep moving forward. 🥋
Tom Allibone (5 Kyu – Purple & White)
Sarah Huston (5 Kyu – Purple & White)
Leon Cersofios (6 Kyu – Blue)
Hou Leung (Cody) Ng (6 Kyu – Blue)
Kar Yann (Chloe) Ng (6 Kyu – Blue)
Harrison Coughlin (7 Kyu – Blue & White)
Jeremy Valencour (7 Kyu – Blue & White)
Zen Kudo (8 Kyu – Green)
Owen Constantino (9 Kyu – Green & White)
Amy Graham (9 Kyu – Green & White)
Robert Graham (9 Kyu – Green & White)
Jackson Lowe (9 Kyu – Green & White)
Ophelia Wu Leng (9 Kyu – Green & White)
Thomas Connolly (10 Kyu – Orange)
Amelia Wyatt (10 Kyu – Orange)
Katie Wyatt (10 Kyu – Orange)
Rhen Craig (11 Kyu – Orange & White)
Zara Deans (11 Kyu – Orange & White)
Eliah Hurtig (11 Kyu – Orange & White)
Jayden Vandermaat (11 Kyu – Orange & White)
Liam Wood (11 Kyu – Orange & White)
Vienna Bakir (12 Kyu – Yellow)
Leo Everitt (12 Kyu – Yellow)
