12/07/2026
Today was a fantastic day for Impact TaeKwon-Do as 13 students successfully earned their next Dan grade after months and, for many, years of dedication, perseverance and hard work.
Congratulations to:
🥋 6 students promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt
🥋 4 students promoted to 2nd Degree Black Belt
🥋 3 students promoted to 3rd Degree Black Belt
The grading began at 10:00am and concluded at 4:00pm, with candidates demonstrating every aspect of their training. Throughout the day they were assessed on patterns, sparring, self-defence techniques and board breaking, before taking part in a comprehensive theory seminar followed by a written theory examination.
Achieving a Black Belt is never easy. It represents years of commitment, resilience and determination, and every candidate should be incredibly proud of what they have accomplished today.
I'm immensely proud of every single one of you. Watching your progress over the years and seeing you perform with such confidence and determination made today a truly special occasion.
A huge thank you to Senior Master Barry Parsons VIII for conducting the grading. He commented that he was very pleased with the overall standard, which is a testament to the effort each candidate has invested in their training.
I'd also like to extend my sincere thanks to Mr Alan Jones V Degree for assisting on the grading panel throughout the day. Your support and professionalism were greatly appreciated.
Well done to all of our newly promoted Black Belts. Enjoy celebrating your achievement—you've earned it! The real journey begins now.
