Pass and refer list – Stratford Karate Club

Pass and refer list for grading 12/07/2025

First of all well done to all who’ve taken an assessment so far.

To avoid any confusion please read the next part carefully.

If you/your child’s name is on the Pass List: congratulations you/your child has met the required standard to be invited to our grading exam on March 22nd.

If you/your child’s name is on the refer list: There is one or more elements that require improvement in order to meet the standard to be invited to the exam.

If you or your Child’s name is not on either list this means you/they have either not been assessed or that you/they are not eligible for assessment.

Don’t worry if you haven’t made it onto the pass list on the first attempt (Very few do) sensei Aaron will be watching students over the next few weeks and will continue to assess them. if sensei Aaron sees the required improvements then students can move from the refer list to the pass list!

All students on the pass list should begin handing in licenses and fees at the dojo if they wish to participate in the grading for a chance to gain their next belt/grade. Please remember however that even if you have made the pass list you must continue to train hard and try your best to continue improving over the next few weeks as you/they will need to show the very best in order to pass the grading!

I am always happy to answer any questions so please do let me know.

Kind Regards

Aaron Storey

Chief Instructor

Lorenzo	Refer	Kihon: Adequate	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Safwan	Refer	Kihon: make sure back is always straight do not lean forwards.	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Rividh	Refer	Kihon: front knee must remain bent far enough that is above the big toe at all times when in stance.	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Bianka	Refer	Kihon: Uchi Uke requires more speed and power. Side thrust kick yoko Kekomi requires more power and control	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Maria	Refer	Kihon: Kihon: Uchi Uke requires more speed and power. Side thrust kick yoko Kekomi requires more power and control	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Eleonora	Refer	Kihon: When blocking ensure the hips and body twist to the side but keep the front foot facing forwards. Do not allow the toes of the front foot to point anywhere except straight ahead. Yoko kekomi (side thrust kick requires more control, hold the kick for one second)	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Adelina S V	Refer	Kihon: all techniques are technically correct but power and speed need to double.	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Adelina G	Refer	Kihon: Form is ok on nearly everything however more speed and power are required	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Amara	Refer	Kihon: uchi use needs more power. Ensure the foot on the floor twists towards the target when performing side thrust kick and hold the kick for one second.	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Noelia	Refer	Kihon: longer stances are required at all times. More speed and power are also required in all movements	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Zlata	Refer	Kihon: the back hand (Hikitte hand) must be in the right place at the side of the hip. When punching the body must face forwards so the belt knot points straight ahead. Uchi uke is too weak and requires more power	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Merrin	Refer	Kihon: longer stances at all times are required	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Robbie	Refer	Kihon: head must be kept up looking straight ahead at all times.	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Helen	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Athina	Refer	Kihon: all techniques require more speed and power. Stances must be longer at all times.	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Samir	Refer	Kihon: all techniques must show speed and power.	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Markas	Refer	Kihon: head up at all times. No sliding feet!	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Arvin	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Jayden	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Eman	Refer	Kihon: Adequate however focus on not lifting your back heel when stepping forwards or backwards. This will allow greater stability	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Mohammad	Refer	Kihon: Ensure knife hand block in back stnace is the correct shape with bend at the wrist. When performing side snap kick make sure the foot returns your supporting leg before stepping down.	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Lana	Refer	Kihon: Make sure back stance is as long as possible while keeping the back knee bent above the back toes	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Hanning	Refer	Kihon: Adequate	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Hanfy	Refer	Kihon: Longer stances at all times are required	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Casper	Refer	Kihon: make sure you always bring the blocking hand to your face before executing your block in back stance	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Elijah	Refer	Kihon: longer stances at all times are required	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
June	Refer	Kihon: side snap kick need to reach higher up towards hip level. I advise practicing for a few minutes every day	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Jaqi	Refer	Kihon: side snap kicks need to reach higher up towards the hip level. I recommend practicing a few minutes every day	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Kaiden	Refer	Kihon: must reach higher with side thrust kick. You must stretch your legs every day starting as soon as possible	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Priyanka	Refer	Kihon: more acceleration at the start of all your techniques. Visualise throwing yourself forwards	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Eddie	Refer	Kihon: overall form Is improving but more speed and power are required especially in kicking techniques	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Alice	Refer	Kihon: Adequate	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Samo	Refer	Kihon: try to relax shoulders when performing punching and blocking actions	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Afia	Refer	Kihon: Adequate	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Cian	Refer	Kihon: side snap kick must be higher. Kick towards shoulder level or even head level.	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Amiyah	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Amy	Refer	Kihon: make sure side snap kick reaches above the hip level	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Timur	Refer	Kihon: side thrust kick needs to be held for 1 second.	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Ana Senic	Refer	Kihon: Side thrust kick needs to be worked on. All other basics are technically acceptable however more speed is required during the transition between movements	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Elena	Refer	Kihon: side thrust kick needs improvements on coordination. When kicking and returning to the start position ensure the foot on the floor pivots into the kick and returns the starting position before putting the kicking leg down	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Emil	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Emily	Refer	Kihon: ensure feet aways face the right direction in back stance. All other elements are adequate you just need a little more speed and power	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Esa	Refer	Kihon: Adequate	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Eva Senic	Refer	Kihon: side thrust kick needs a lot more power. Focus on extending the kicking leg as quickly as possible and holding the end Position for one second	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Hector	Refer	Kihon: ensure toes face the right direction when in all stances	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Jasmine	Refer	Kihon: head up at all times. Never look down always project confidence forwards.	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Yasir	Refer	Kihon: Side snap kick need practice. Ideal kicking level should be above the head.	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Julia	Refer	Kihon: power for shuto uke ( knife hand block)	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Kamai	Refer	Kihon: All stances are too small with not enough bending at the knee. All stances should have the knee bent to a angle that is almost 90 degrees to the lower leg	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Karina M	Refer	Kihon: a little more power required in your punches and blocks	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Kiran	Refer	Kihon: overall technique is ok. You need to practice reverse punches on all blocking techniques ask sensei Aaron how to do this next time your at the dojo	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Leon	Refer	Kihon: practice turning in kata with your sister	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Liban	Refer	Kihon: basics ok. Kata needs more practice	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Lukian	Refer	Kihon: reverse punch (Gyaku tsuki) practice is needed. I will show you in class.	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Nathaniel	Refer	Kihon: make sure toes always point the right direction when in stance.	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Nicoleta	Refer	Kihon: Adequate	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Niko	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Noa	Refer	Kihon: make sure toes point the right direction when in stance	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Olga	Refer	Kihon: more practice on side thrust kick is required. Ensure the supporting foot pivots with the kicking leg and ensure the kick is held for 1 second	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Pedro	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Ramy	Refer	Kihon: overall nearly adequate. A bit more speed and power is required	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Ritaj	Refer	Kihon: more power on uchi uke (inside block)	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Speed	Refer	Kihon: a little more power and speed is required in your punches and blocks	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Salma	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Wasan	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Sanji	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Samual	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Spruha	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Swarup	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Sophia	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Gus	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed. Long stances please	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Steven	Refer	Kihon: not yet assessed but from memory you need to practice the knife hand block. Focus on squeezing the elbows together as much as possible before executing the blocking motion	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Theo C	Refer	Kihon: Head up at all times.	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Vincenzo	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Yejesh	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
David C	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Sam	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Joy	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Salah	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Suluiman	Refer	Kihon: Not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed
Sarvarbek	Refer	Kihon: not yet assessed	Kata: Not yet assessed	Kumite: Not yet assessed