SEVERAL young karate students underwent a grading on Sunday, November 23 at Helston School The mornings training was taken by Shihan Gilbert with all students and instructors being instructed in basic line work and then applications of those techniques in pairs.

Senior grades and instructors moved on to pad work and kata with Shihan Gilbert and the lower grades worked on kata, ippons and pad work to finish off with Shihan Whale.

All too quickly the morning training ended and the grading began.

Shihan Gilbert headed up the panel assisted by Shihan Whale and Sensei Woods.

The following students were promoted to their next belt.

Promoted to 8th Kyu White Belt: Jamie Crisp (Devoran), Daniel Westley (Devoran).

Promoted to 7th Kyu Yellow Belt: Patrick Long (Helston).

Promoted to 6th Kyu Orange Belt: Owen Bradbury (Devoran/Penryn), Emma George (Penryn), Bayley Skewes (Helston).

Promoted to 5th Kyu Green Belt: Saffron Tremayne (Helston), Andrew Tremayne (Helston).

Promoted to 4th Kyu Purple Belt: Evan Hubbard (Helston), Jack Williams (Helston) Promoted to 3rd Kyu Blue Belt: Sophie Ford (Helston).

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