When you start your karate training and the kick shield is almost as big as you, you can only wonder where this journey is taking you, the kick shield photo was taken in 2009, I’m pleased to anounce that Madeline passed her top kyu grading and now is a 1st Kyu, Madie next step is Black Belt, I’m very proud of her achievements; the spirit that she brings to the dojo and maturity beyond her years, it’s been a great pleasure and honour watching Madie grow into a wonderful young lady and strong Karateka, Colin Sensei.