2020 has been a challenging year so far, affecting everyone in many ways. However, as the world begins to change, we can all agree that is a relief to be back at our academies training again, and what better way to start, than celebrating our achievements. On Saturday 8th August, at Chuldow HQ Wakefield, we held our first socially distanced graduations for both karate and kickboxing. As we all followed precautions, the day was a fantastic success.
Firstly, we saw 2 junior kickboxers complete their graduation. Tobias Hicking and Jarvis Hicking achieved their cadet 1st dan on this hot day, displaying a sound knowledge of kickboxing techniques and a great level of fitness required.
Following Tobias and Jarvis were the karate black belt graduations. Achieving their cadet 1st dan were Adam Haq, Seif-Ui Haq and Matthew Goward, along side Majka Karas achieving her 1st dan. Their challenge is now to progress to the level of Gordon Smith who worked hard to attain his 2nd dan in karate. Another advance dan was achieved when Jon Colley took to the mats to work for his 3rd dan in karate.
Congratulations to you all, practice, hard work and determination has got you to the next level in your martial arts journey.