NewsSecond Jyoshinmon Grading for the year which was hosted by Sensei Chante Betham and held over 2 days from November 30th-1st December. There were 3 sessions on each day for specific belts and age groups.
On the Grading Panel were:
Shihan David Bennett
Sensei Beaty Bennett
Sensei Chris Bennett
Sensei Darren Blomfield
Sensei Chante Betham
Along with the following Senseis:
Sensei Zak Bennett
Sensei Sevita Sabine
Sensei Jose Castillo
Sensei Bruce Sabine
Sensei Ross Sabine
Sensei Jojina Bennett
Thank you to the following Senpais for calling out during the Grading:
Senpai Juan Castillo
Senpai Preston Littlechild
Senpai Letitia Yew Hut Ngui
We had the honour of Shihan Nozomu Uehara attend the second day of Grading for the higher grades. Uehara Shihan was the one who taught our current Shihan - David Bennett. when he started with Jyoshinmon back in 1971.
A big THANK YOU to those who helped set up, particularly Catherine Sabine for registering the students, and to Walter and Shyvaya with the sausage sizzle. Also to the parents for their support.
More photos from the grading on the Jyoshinmon New Zealand official Facebook page:
2024 November-December Grading album
Congratulations to those who passed their grading!
