The past two Saturdays have been very full with the QKR seminar and grading opportunity, and the Jujutsu grading held in consecutive weekends.

I would like to thank all of the sensei who travelled up to make these opportunities possible — in the QKR space K. Kuramochi sensei, G. Nicholas sensei, N.Tamura sensei, and T. Johnson sensei both for grading panel duties and providing excellent instruction as always in the seminar that followed. For Jujutsu we had the pleasure of Kyle Elkenhans sensei of offering to come and sit on the panel for our Nyumon exams.

There is an astonishing amount of effort that does into the background in order to run these sort of events, and I want to thank everyone who has contributed to the success of these events.

And now to results! I’m very please to announce the following grade promotions:

• Clint Duffill 3KYU Iaido

• Tamara Kelly 2KYU Iaido

• Ellyse Reese 5KYU Kendo

• Aren Rossiter 5KYU Kendo

• Quentin Brandy 3KYU Kendo

• Ivan Hills 1KYU Kendo

• Ryan McGrath 9KYU Jujutsu

• Brett McGrath 8KYU Jujutsu

• Lochlan Reese 7KYU Jujutsu

• Oliver Boucher 7KYU Jujutsu

• Mathew Clulow 7KYU Jujutsu

• Heather Butler 7KYU Jujutsu

• Rebekah Caudell 6KYU Jujutsu

• Imogen Caudell 6KYU Jujutsu

Gradings are a critical for learning. They throw a spotlight on what you need to focus on in your training for progression, whether it is consolidating things you have started to practice, or learning new skills.

Well done everyone who sat for examination in this past fortnight. I am genuinely looking forward to helping you on your journey forwards in the new year!