🥋 Events Report: Spring Grading and Belt Celebration – May & June 2025

📍 Location: Main Dojo – Bradford

📅 Grading Dates: May 30–31, 2025

🎉 Ceremony & Awards: June 6, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🏯 Organization: Geminos Dojo, under WKO Shinkyokushinkai Standards 🇯🇵

1️⃣ Overview

This spring, Geminos Dojo proudly hosted its annual Spring Grading and Belt Ceremony — a cornerstone event for our Kyokushin community. Held at our Main Dojo in Bradford, this celebration of progress brought together students, instructors, and families to mark a major milestone in our students’ martial arts journeys. 🥋🌸

2️⃣ Grading Weekend – May 30–31

During the final weekend of May, students were tested on their physical, technical, and mental preparedness based on WKO Shinkyokushinkai standards. 🇯🇵🔥

Candidates demonstrated their knowledge and abilities through:

• 📝 Written Test – Covering karate history, terminology, and theory

• 🦶 Kihon (Basic Techniques) – Executing stances, strikes, and blocks with control

• 🌀 Kata (Forms) – Showcasing form, balance, and concentration

• 👊 Kumite (Sparring) – Testing timing, power, and composure in combat

• 💥 Tameshiwari (Breaking) – Proving focus and striking precision

• 🏃‍♂️ Physical Test – Measuring stamina, strength, and spirit

💪 All participants brought energy, determination, and respect to every stage of the grading.

3️⃣ Grading Ceremony & Belt Presentation – June 6

🎊 On June 6th, we hosted our official Spring Grading Ceremony and Belt Celebration. The event ran from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and welcomed students, family members, and dojo supporters. 🙌

The evening featured:

• 📣 Announcements of Grading Results

• 🥋 Awarding of New Belts & Certificates

• 👏 Recognition of Hard Work and Dedication

The ceremony was both formal and festive — a moment of great pride and reflection for all. Students who passed were recognized not only for skill, but for embodying the values of Kyokushin: spirit, respect, and perseverance.

4️⃣ Acknowledgments

👏 Congratulations to all students who tested and advanced. Your new belts represent more than achievement — they symbolize progress, responsibility, and the beginning of a new chapter in your martial arts path. 🏅

🙏 We also express our gratitude to:

• 🧑‍🏫 Our instructors and examiners

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Families and supporters

• 💥 Everyone who contributed to this successful event

5️⃣ Closing Remarks

The Spring Grading and Celebration 2025 was a powerful reminder of what we strive to cultivate at Geminos Dojo: discipline, growth, and community. 🌟

We look forward to seeing our students continue to grow in skill and spirit.

押忍! 🙇‍♂️

🥋Geminos Dojo

Bradford, Ontario