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2018 Beginners Grading in May

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Congratulations to all our 2018 Beginners who have achieved 10th Kyu in Kendo
on Saturday 5th of May 2018.

This is an important milestone for their Kendo journey that celebrates 
their dedication and hard work in the past three months.

Group photo for the Rototuna High School Kendo Club

Group photo for the St. John's College Kendo Club

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The successful candidates are:

L. Young
J. Anderson
E. Cartwright
A. Safudin
O. Burney-Magner

L. Manssen
K. Bian
L. Chen
F. Leong
C. Holten

J. Baunton-Browne 
R. Sirimanne
S. Sirimanne
S. Zhou
H. Ye

J. Lee
Y. Hur
S. Thanki
B. Leeson
B. McMorran

J. Winder
L. Bixley
O. Parsons
Z. Chaves
F. Ratcliffe

from Waikato University, Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton Christian School, St. John's College, and Rototuna High School. 

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Some photos taken from the grading










 Waiting for the results ...



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Suburi after the Grading!  






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