9th & 8th KYU PROMOTION - MAY 2002

9 students recently took their promotion for 9th & 8th Kyu respectively. Tested for pysical fitness, basic technique and syllabus knowledge and for 8th Kyu candidates, Kata and basic self defence skills. All students showed strong spirit and good basic knowledge to gain their new belts after a demanding promotion which lasted an hour and a half.

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Jean Summers concentrates on her 'focus pad' drills.
Blue belt candidates go through 'Taikyoku Kata'

The ubiquitious press-ups to finish off the promotion

Succesful students after promotion
New blue belt students with Sensei Stuart.