March 2007 Area Gradings

Once again in the opinion of the senior dan grades standards at the recent gradings had risen. This is proof that the progress record card system is working and that students are practicing more at home.

It really is a pleasure to attend gradings where students come across more confident in their ability and capability. Even considering the numbers attending the afternoon, the grading was over very speedily and efficiently without apearing rushed.

Congratulations to all who passed their grading examinations but especially to the recipients of the club trophy awards.

Ampthill: Sam Fisher
Brickhill: Luke Taylor
Bletchley: Kirk Sinclair
Bushfield: Emily Boycott
Cedars: Alex Stout
Clapham: Alison Ward and Sarah Ward
Kempston: Andy Branch
Newton Longville: Ethan Bigsby
Newport Pagnell: Amber Hately
Risley: Emily May
Wolverton: Matthew Shemwell

Congratulations are also in order to Mrs Smita Patel and her daughter Shreena, who returned from university to attend the grading, and also to Mrs Babs O'Reilly all of whom were presented with their Shodan grade diplomas. Welll done ladies!