Driffield and Wetwang Karate Academy held their most recent gradings on Sunday, November 24 at Wetwang Village Hall.
The day saw 22 students entered for their grading and all achieved a pass which is very commendable and a reflection on the hard work and dedication being shown in the club.
Three students achieved 100% pass; Sam Cox (9), Emma Robinson (14) for their yellow belts and Annabelle Cahill (20) for her blue belt. Well done and keep it going.
Other students to pass their yellow belts were William Sonley (7), Kaitlin Barnett (8), Tom Hope (8), Abbie Dixon (19) and Karl Phillips.
Orange belts were Campbell Barnett (7), Benjamin Wright (7), Lewis Holmes (10), Mitchell Redshaw (10), Daniel Verrier (12) and John Wright (11). Whilst Rhys Young (8) passed his green belt, Erin Thompson (10) and Ethan Ellis (10) passed their blue belts.
Laura Thrustle (15) passed her purple belt, Ellis Kirby (12) passed his first brown belt, Maisie Thomson (16) her second brown belt, Joseph Rowland (15) and Michael Rowland passed their 3rd brown belts, the last before black.
It’s worth noting that 14 of the students who passed were aged 12 or below showing that Karate in Driffield has a great future ahead of it.
Karate is not only for the young though, anyone, any age can join and if anyone would like more information please contact Karen on 01377 272620 or 07766 457883.
Pictured above, front from left: Campbell Barnett, William Sonley, Kaitlin Barnett, Tom Hope and Rhys Young.
Second row: Ethan Ellis, Benjamin Wright, Erin Thompson, Sam Cox, Mitchell Redshaw and Lewis Holmes.
Third row: Sensei Karen Turner, John Wright, Annabelle Cahill, Laura Thrustle, Abbie Dixon, Maisie Thomson, Ellis Kirby and Daniel Verrier.
Back: Michael Rowland, Joseph Rowland, Karl Phillips and Emma Robinson.