Kando Martial Arts Nunawading

We are excited to be back on the mats for Term 3 😁

Our students practice respect & sportsmanship on the mats all the time :)

We help children understand the importance of looking after each other and teamwork in every class. This helps our students build social skills and make new friends 😁

Congratulations to all the students who did their black belt gradings over the weekend 🥳

It is also a fantastic time to remember that black belt is not the end of the journey. In fact, it's just the beginning 👊

When we train as a black belt, we add depth to the learning & skills we have already achieved.

To our new black belts, I will see you on the mats 😁

9 years ago, Avelyn was in our very first junior class (far left) 👊

She has now earned her black belt 🥋

To commit towards your training for 9 years is incredible and shows how disciplined you are 💪

Let's do another 9 years 😁

🤩What an incredible journey by Rafferty!

From his first grading (far right) to his black belt grading 💪

What the photos don't show are the hours of effort, discipline & focus he has shown to reach this point. And we are so incredibly proud of you. 😁

And now, the journey continues🔥

When Lachie was a white belt, he wrote this note.
"Kando Is The Best"

Now he stands both tall & proud as a black belt and is a huge part of what makes Kando "the best" 😁

Thank you for being a part of our amazing club & it's been fantastic seeing you grow as a person on the mats 👊

Having our students practice their techniques on each other through sparring is a fantastic way for children to practice control, teamwork and pushing themselves out of their comfort zone.

Children often start nervous, and then quickly have fun and improve. This all leads to a boost in confidence! ⭐

Congratulations to our new black belts🥋

An incredible achievement by Lachlan, Avelyn, Rafferty & Caitlyn🔥

Well done Sempai's 😁

A belt just keeps the uniform together.

It’s the years of training, perseverance, and growth behind the belt that give it meaning.

By the time a student earns their black belt, they are not only capable martial artists who can defend themselves, they are also people of tremendous character.

Discipline. Focus. Resilience. Humility. Leadership.

When we earn a black belt, it’s not really the belt we are proud of.

It’s the person we had to become in order to earn it.

This weekend, we’re about to see more students realise for themselves that they are people of tremendous character, with a black belt mindset.