We like to let our students know that we notice when they are doing their best to get better with their jujutsu, practice good manners, show thoughtfulness and have a great attitude to training. The five animal patches are for this purpose, and the boys this term have shown they are champions.

Leopard – Speed & Strength

Edward Xu

Maks Saravanya

Zac Kingston

Snake – Accuracy & Speed

Marcus Chan

Marcus Gripton-Corbett

Baxter Plank

Crane – Balance & Control

Caleb Chien

Marcus Gripton-Corbett

Max Tian

Lachlan James

Tiger – Body-Mind-Spirit

Kieran Davey-Webb

Lachlan James

Dragon – Body-Mind-Spirit

Tristan Henry
 (T2)

Will Fisher (T2)

Over the final few weeks, the boys were assessed for their next grade level. Some find this an intimidating process, and we talk to them about how it is ok to feel worried about something and still be able to show what they can do. Even if this time they don’t move to the next level, it is a practice for the next time, not a ‘fail’. We are very proud of all the boys.

Red Belt (L1)

Caleb Chien

Edward Xu

Maks Saravanya

Zac Kingston

Red Belt with Stripe (L2)

Miles Tian

Max Tian

Orange Belt (L3)

Baxter Plank


Lawrence Chan


Marcus Chan

Orange Belt with Stripe (L4)

Rishaad Wildie

Gold Belt with Stripe (L6)

Parsa Yazdani

The boys working toward the higher levels (L4 and above) have more content to cover, technique must be demonstrated more cleanly and with intent, as well as in combination.

The boys are encouraged to take responsibility for being aware of what they have to know to get to the next level. As well as good technique, it is equally important for a martial artist to develop good character and make good choices, so an integral part of our syllabus is Black Belt Attitude, on which we place strong focus and which is essential to move to the next level. In this, assistance from parents is helpful, plus they love it when mum or dad is involved.

Evolution Jujutsu is open to all boys in Kindy through to Year 6. If the Friday afternoon timeslot does not suit, Newington boys (and their sisters are very welcome too) may join us in either of our dojos at St Ives Community Hall, or 346 Pacific Highway, Lindfield. Please see our website for class times, including classes for 12-17 years and adults.

Best wishes from Sempai Kirsten and myself for a safe and happy holiday break.

Marice Knapman

Head Instructor (Sensei)

Evolution Jujutsu Ichigo kan

0416 13 13 25

ichi@evolutionjujutsu.com.au