End of year aikido grading
Well done to everyone that graded on the weekend - it's over for at least another 6 months!
As usual, the grading day was long, exhausting, and a lot of fun. It's a great opportunity to train at a higher intensity than usual - and to look ahead at the grades above your own, to see where things are heading.
A very big thank you to Takase Sensei and Andrew Williamson for officiating. And, of course, a huge thank you to all those that took ukemi on the day (helping us look good) and to our instructors and everyone that continues to train with us.
There are a few highlight pictures below (including Logan and Colin's unofficial photo of the day), and more pictures in the gallery. There was a lot of video footage too, which should be compiled and uploaded over the next week.

The above image was voted photo of the day over a few post-grading drinks. Colin assures us that Logan did make contact with the knee.



