Seven members from the North East’s only specially designed Kyokushin Karate Academy took their club level gradings recently.
They were tested for two hours on knowledge, technique, stamina and ability by Instructors Lee Corner, Rainen Harper and Kyle Corner.
From the adult’s class, Adam Starkie achieved his yellow belt, black stripe, Leanne Murfet achieved her yellow belt, Konrad Dlugosz his blue belt and Ella Robinson her orange belt.
From the junior class, Jacob Starkie gained his yellow belt, Amarii Makonza her orange belt, black stripe and Aiden Makonza his orange belt.
Chief Instructor Adam Walker said, “Standards in our Academy are extremely high and we expect nothing but the best from our students as they work their way through our very strict and formal lifelong learning curriculum. Promotional gradings are not easy and can only be taken when our students are properly prepared, both mentally and physically.
“Moving through the ranks in Kyokushin karate is hard and it can only be achieved by people who are fully dedicated and who are prepared to work hard. The journey is more important than the destination and with the correct attitude and dedication a student will improve naturally.”
The next club level grading will take place in April 2026.
More details of this unique Academy can be found by checking out their Facebook page, emailing arimz[@]hotmail.com or by calling Adam Walker on 07713 411 198.
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