On Tuesday, 28 August, Zanshin Portarlington assistant instructors Fergus Fenlon and Ollie Henchy tested for their 1st Kyu grade in their Portarlington dojo. This was an important grading for the two Karateka, as it is the last they will face before their Shodan test. All five Zanshin instructors made up the grading panel.
We began with a light warm-up, courtesy of Sensei Liam Darcy, and then went straight into the grading. Kihon (Basics), kata, kata bunkai (self-defence applications), bag and pad-work and kumite (sparring) were all examined. The grading panel was delighted at the standard displayed by both candidates, and were unanimous in announcing their pleasure at warading the promotion. Onwards towards the black belt....and the beginning of training! Congratulations to Ollie and Fergus, and "well done" to Senseis Keith Walsh, Paul Thackaberry and Gerard Walsh for preparing them so well for their grading. Thanks to Brian Bolton for assisting with Kumite and to Albert Henchy for taking photos. Click below to get an idea of what the lads had to do...
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