22 May 2024
I am thrilled to announce the grading success at the recent May 2024 Keiko in Australia. The applicants had obviously all worked so hard and diligently. Fundraising just to get there amid the extensive training. All were nursing injuries and the after effects of COVID. Doubts about whether they should be there, followed by a determined mind-set resolution to do the best they could in training and in the grading. Who could ask for more?
These are our successful applicants with their new grade:
Black belt Renshi Lawrence Holden
Shodan Renshi Nicola Cornes
Shodan Pero Corbeski (Australia)
Shodan Renshi Denita Wright (Australia)
Nidan Renshi Lucas Thom
Nidan Renshi Sandra Silcock
Nidan Renshi Mark Gillies
Godan Hanshi Marie Thom
We were sad to hear of Renshi Andrew Smee’s withdrawal prior to the grading, due to a strained back. We hope you recover soon and expect you to smash out that Shodan in the October Keiko.
A huge thank you to Sensei Rodney Day for his ongoing support, the sharing of his vast knowledge and his unswerving loyalty to our Taekidokai Family.
Thank you also to Hanshi Kevin, Hanshi Jenny and Hanshi Greg for your years of support for the New Zealand crew.
Thank you to everyone that helped our applicants get ready for their grading. I would like you to know how grateful we all were that you gave your time to help us get ready. Special mention must go to the red belt students that gave their best during the grading.
Last but not least, what a fantastic club. Everyone supporting each other – NZ, Sydney North, Illawara, Sydney South. The geographical backgrounds of no consequence, just melting into the background. The cheers, the whoops, the laughs, the empathy, equal for all those that graded.
Well done everyone that graded. Enjoy and reflect on the moment. But you are not finished yet! Don’t take too much time off before you get back into training for the next level! Lets inspire the next generation!!
Cancellations 18 – 20th May 2024
16 May 2024
Senior students are off to train in Australia with Sensei this coming weekend. Unfortunately, that leaves us without instructors for Saturday, 18th May, Sunday 19th May, at Henkada Judo Club, Hamilton, and Monday 20th May, at Endeavour school, Flagstaff, so these classes are cancelled.
Thank you to everyone that helped with our fundraisers and made it possible for us to go and train with Sensei and the Australian students. We appreciate your support.
Easter Raffle 2024 winner
26 April 2024
CONGRATULATIONS to Declan from the Rototuna Wednesday dojo, our very pleased looking winner of the Easter raffle. Enjoy your raffle win with your whanau.
A big thank you to all of the students, families and friends who once again stepped up to help us in our fundraising efforts. We do appreciate your ongoing support!
Thank you to Renshi Nicola for both donating the Easter prize and organising the raffle and the draw under police supervision.
Nga mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa e te whanau
Warm regards to you all
Hanshi Marie
NEW FEES for 2024
31 January 2024
Due to the increases in some hall hire costs and other running costs, we need to raise our fees slightly.
From the 1st of February, please adjust your Automatic payment to the following fees.
Monthly training fee for:
Juniors $80 (NEW)
Seniors $85 (no change)
Family $195 (NEW)
Weekly training fee for:
Juniors $18 (NEW)
Seniors $20 (no change)
Family $50 (NEW)
Thank you
Hanshi Marie