Report on LaTrobe Valley Grading Aug 21st

By Mr Dave Proctor

On a fine and sunny August 21st Mr Harper, Mr Dwight, Mrs Harper and family travelled to Churchill for the LaTrobe Valley Junior grading and seminar.

After quick warm-ups the four students being assessed were put through their paces by Mr Harper. After some disappointment with the level of enthusiasm shown Mr Harper encouraged them to perform adequately. This was followed by a short session aimed at the junior-belts (as well as those seniors present) to develop their application of sine wave theory.

After an hour or so (a very long grading for four junior students) all aspirants were deemed acceptable for their new belts and dismissed. From here Mr Harper ran through the first 10 patterns with those present.

This was well received by the locals who found the different interpretations of ITF patterns quite interesting while some interpretations are physically easier and some harder; many definitely make more sense than the older ideas.

Thanks are given to all those who travelled from Melbourne giving up their weekend for this event. To the local seniors you are now put on notice that non-attendance at this level is embarrassing to your instructor and impolite to those who go to the effort of travelling long distances for your benefit.