Kilian Academy – Strong grading by Kilian Academy students
“I am of the opinion that parents should expose their children to arts that add true value to their children's lives. Martial Arts at Kilian Academy is the language we use to train our students in positive attitudes and to approach life through problem solving and discipline.”
Front row: Rudy Venter; Jacques Welthagen and Kobus Neethling. Back row: Karma Van Wyk; Melinda Bornman; Everlien Weites; Lindie Mostert and Judy Venter.
NOVEMBER 30, saw eight of Kilian Academy’s kickboxing students grade for their next level.
Kobus Neethling, Jacques Welthagen, Rudi Venter, Melinda Bornman, Everlien Weites and Lindie Mostert were awarded their white patch in kickboxing.
Judy Venter sparring against Karma Van Wyk.
Judy Venter obtained her yellow patch in kickboxing and Karma van Wyk was advanced to orange.
Melinda Bornman had a stellar performance by obtaining the maximum 80% a student can obtain at grading, being only the second student in Kilian Academy’s history to achieve this rare feat. Bornman inched out Jacques Welthagen who also had a fantastic grading, obtaining 78%.
Melinda Bornman demonstrating a jab.
“The graduates were fantastic and to date the strongest group to showcase their talents.” stated Abrie Kilian, head instructor at Kilian Academy. “Bornman and Welthagen added true finesse to the grading and their achievements are laudable.”
Kilian Academy students grading.
“Venter showed exceptional talent at kickboxing and Van Wyk has been growing from strength to strength at the art.” added Kilian.
Karma Van Wyk demonstrating a jab.
“Being part of the Kilian Academy family and seeing the students go from strength to strength, has been a real privilege.” stated Heinrich Matthee, assistant Kickboxing coach. “What martial arts contributed to my life and to our students, is humbling.” added Matthee. “I am of the opinion that parents should expose their children to arts that add true value to their children’s lives. Martial Arts at Kilian Academy is the language we use to train our students in positive attitudes and to approach life through problem solving and discipline.”
Front row: Rudy Venter; Jacques Welthagen and Kobus Neethling. Back row: Karma Van Wyk; Melinda Bornman; Everlien Weites; Lindie Mostert and Judy Venter.
Kilian Academy is a fully accredited kickboxing academy affiliated with Shogun Dojo in Canada.
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