Well done to all that participated in the end of year grading. It was a great night with twenty five new grades being awarded including two special MMA grades, more on that next post.
Grading nights are always a great occasion as it brings many of the club members together and the lead up always gives extra focus and direction to your training.
As always the spotlight was on the people contesting the blue belt grading. Guido Schultz and Chris Fletcher were on the mat for the duration and performed the 38 techniques required for blue belt with great composure and continued with a grueling 25 minutes of wrestling with various ranks ranging from white to black belt. 
Guido, a highly decorated Judo black belt, showed fantastic grappling skills churning out round after round of extremely technical Jiu-Jitsu. Showing that he is truly worthy of his rank and is now a very cherished member of our club.
Chris, also a very highly decorated martial artist, displayed what the blue belt grading is all about, a technical level good enough to competently look after yourself against any assailant and to be able to hold his own against anyone on the mat. Maybe more importantly he displayed a never give up attitude, spirit and determination.        
Well done guy's you are both both very important members of BJJ family.
Also a special mention to Aggasi for his expertise on the BBQ and to everyone that has consistently showed up this year. I'm so proud of the fantastic culture on our mat, you make BJJ Castle Hill what it is.

Have a great holiday season and I look forward to seeing everyone early in the new year.
Coach Simon