GRADINGS
Next JUNIOR GRADING Nimbin
Sat DEC 7th, 9am
Ages: 6 - 12 yrs
Venue: Nimbin Central School MPU Hall
Firstly, well done to all karateka who attended the recent grading on June 22. You all upheld the Dojo Kun by working to be your best, acting with kindness, and refraining from hurtful behaviour. And let's not forget creating a spirit of perseverence! Together, we are all seeking and protecting the Way of Truth within ourselves, and encouraging each other to do the same. So, big congratulations!
As for Term 4 Gradings:
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ARRIVE dressed by 8.45am to warm up & practice
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BRING your spirit! Grading Card with fee, water bottle, sparring mitts (Yellow belts onwards).
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LUNCH optional BYO together 12.15-1pm.
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WEAR FULL dogi with badge (no shirt), nails cut, jewellery & bands off, long hair tied back.
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EAT carbs & proteins an hour prior, and after grading.
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DRINK water prior (no drinking during grading), go to the toilet prior.
Gradings last 1-3 hours, depending on your level. 9th-8th Kyu (below Yellow) will finish by 10am.
7th-5th Kyu (Yellow - Green) continue until 11am.
4th - 2nd Kyu continue until 11.45am.
Certificates and Belts/tips are received
11.45am-12.15pm
Photos: If you do not want photos of your
child/ren taken please let me know.
Volunteer photographer anyone??
See you there!
Family: Please stay & watch if you can.
Next SENIOR GRADING Nimbin
Sun DEC 8th, 4pm
Ages: Teens & Adults
Venue: Nimbin Central School MPU Hall
Huge congratulations due to all karateka who took part in Senior Gradings on Sat June 15th. All 9 students did themselves proud with their prior preparation, and concerted efforts on the day, moving on to their next level of learning. Extra special thankyou to Senpai Dave who gave his time to support Sensei and the grading students on a beautiful Wintery Saturday afternoon - come cold evening!
Term 4:
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ARRIVE dressed by 3.45pm to warm up & practice
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BRING your spirit! Grading Card with fee, water bottle, PPE (Yellow belts onwards).
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DINNER optional BYO together 7.15-8pm.
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WEAR dogi with BADGE, nails cut, jewellery & bands off, hair tied back.
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EAT carbs & proteins an hour prior, and after grading.
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DRINK water prior (no drinking during grading), go to the toilet prior.
Gradings last 1-3 hours, depending on your level. 9th-8th Kyu (below Yellow) will finish by 5pm. 7th-5th Kyu (Yellow - Green) continue until 5.45.
4th - 2nd Kyu continue until 6.30pm.
Certificates and Belts/tips are received
6.45-7.15pm
Photos: If you do not want photos taken please let me know.
Volunteer photographer anyone??
See you there!
Family: Please stay & watch if you can.
DANSHA GRADINGS
FIRST EVER TOGK
JUNIOR SHODAN GRADING
Sat DEC 14th, 8am
Venue: Nature setting @ Sensei's property
Well, the time has come. Our little dojo in the hills of Northern NSW has achieved a milestone, with its first ever Junior Shodan Grading coming up. Arigato gozaimashita to our youngest 1st Kyu (name withheld), for sticking with it and maintaining such commitment and determination. it hasn't been an easy road, sometimes you wanted to quit. But you didn't. With your parents' incredible support, here you are. Osu! Much respect. All brown belt Junior karateka are encouraged to attend.
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ARRIVE dressed by 7.30am to orientate, warm up & practice
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BRING your Grading card with fee, water bottle, sparring mitts
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WEAR FULL dogi with badge (no shirt), nails cut, jewellery & bands off, long hair tied back.
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EAT carbs & proteins an hour prior, and after grading.
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DRINK water prior (no drinking during grading), go to the toilet prior.
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Celebratory Picnic LUNCH together afterwards 11.30-1pm. Bring your swimmers!
11am Certificate & Belt is offered
Photos: If you do not want photos of your
child/ren taken please let me know.
Volunteer photographer anyone??
See you there!
Family: Please stay & support this very special event.
SENIOR DANSHA GRADING
Sun DEC 15th, 8am
Ages: Teen - Adults
Venue: Nature setting @ Sensei's property
This is our largest Dansha grading so far, with more than a handful attempting this level in 2024, and welcoming ex-Homeschool class students and ex-Junior class students alongside adults for the first time. We also have our first attempt at Nidan (2nd dan) this year. Everyone is growing up and maturing in the dojo, becoming long-term karateka, which is good to see and a result of a strong dojo spirit. Dansha gradings are held in the natural environment as Miyagi Sensei originally taught it.
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ARRIVE dressed by 7.30am to orientate, warm up & practice
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BRING your Grading card with fee, water bottle, PPE
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WEAR dogi with BADGE, nails cut, jewellery & bands off, hair tied back.
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EAT carbs & proteins an hour prior, and after grading.
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DRINK water prior (no drinking during grading), go to the toilet prior.
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Celebratory Picnic LUNCH together afterwards 12-1.30pm. Bring your swimmers!
Certificates and Belts are offered
11.30am
Photos: If you do not want photos taken please let me know.
Volunteer photographer anyone??
See you there!
Family: Sorry no observers for Senior Dansha Grading.