BLACK BELT GRADING SUMMER SUCCESS
On Sunday 12th June 2011, TKDSOE ran their annual June black belt grading. There were 14 Members from both Kidderminster and Bewdley. All particpants were faced with an extreme mind, spirit and body challenge.
The grading included traditional and freestyle linework, patterns, pad work, self defence, set sparring , sparring, fitness work, ground fighting, and destruction which actually saw over 40 boards destroyed.
Member that were successful are as follows:
Catherine Martin - 1st degree black belt
Daniel Baldwin - 1st degree black belt
David Smith - 1st degree black belt
Sean Brookes - 1st degree black belt
Kira Edwards - 1st degree black belt
Lewis Cunnington - 1st degree black belt - A Pass
Kieran Bridges - 1st degree black belt - A Pass
Amy Zmuda - 1st degree black belt
Jessica Surridge - 1st degree black belt
Tom Emery - 1st degree black belt
Charlotte Hackett - 2nd degree black belt - A Pass
Rhiannon Clark - 2nd degree black belt
Timothy Pardoe - 2nd degree black belt - A pass
Sarah Wilson - 3rd degree black belt
The grading examiners on the day were Master Paul Drury 7th degree black belt, Heather Drury 4th degree, Master Lloyd Ferguson 5th degree and Master Vic Marke and Miss Zara Phythian. They were thoroughly impressed with the students outstanding dedication and performance and commented that they were a credit to our clubs.
