Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Year-End Grading
By Nella
Our Year-End Grading examination was held at the Changi Japanese School
dojo on the 4th of December.
This examination process is conducted twice annually. As some of us had decided to challenge ourselves in the final round of grading this year, we gathered in Changi on this Sunday morning all prepared for a day of kendo. It was an anxious event for many since it may well mark yet another milestone in our journey.
Grading at Changi
dojo
For our juniors, they were the first to be tested on this day. After about 3 months of training from our Sensei and captains, it is time for them to demonstrate their skills in front of the grading panel! They were required to perform basic kendo footwork known as ashi-sabaki, followed by their cuts (suburi and hayasuburi). The strong emphasis on kihon serves as a constant reminder that our fundamentals are of utmost importance as we ascend in the hierarchy of grades.
Last batch of Non-Bogu Category
Next was the Bogu Category. The grading syllabus includes essential cuts used regularly during practice (kiri kaeshi and niidanwaza). Kata and ji-geiko are also required at higher levels of kyu grades. For those who have attained a higher level of proficiency during their kyu grades, they move on to contest for shodan and above.
Bogu Category
The lineup for grading
Close-up shot on our fellow kendokas
Closing of grading examinations by our Senseis
Finally, we wrapped up the day with
ji-geiko. After the decisions were made by our grading panel, we are proud to present the following:
NUSKK Year-End Grading Results 2011
Non-Bogu
Sun Qingxia - 8th Kyu
Borkar Swarnim - 7th Kyu
Li Siyu - 7th Kyu
Huang Rui Zhe - 7th Kyu
Li Zhe - 7th Kyu
Wen Xia - 7th Kyu
Zechy Wong - 7th Kyu
Ng Wei Lun - 7th Kyu
Brendan - 7th Kyu
Darren Koh - 7th Kyu
Bogu
Anthea Lee - 5th Kyu
Teo Jia Hui - 3rd Kyu
Tan Teck Seng - 3rd Kyu
Yip Hai Hsian - Shodan
Sean Nasution - Shodan
Ng Yong He - Niidan
Kitt Cheung - Niidan
Group photo! :)
Congratulations to all grading participants once again! Let's work hard for the next grading to come! :)