The Ballarat Karate Club has delivered a range of major awards to senior members.
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Lachlan Howard and Troy Wakefield, both fourth degree black belts, received life membership. The awards were presented by club founder Renshi Barry Govan.
Vaughan King, who graded to fifth dan in June 2019, was elevated to the title of Renshi (confirmed master) by Hanshi Barry Packham.
The club's chief instructor, Kyoshi Wayne Reddrop, acknowledged the recipient's commitment and dedication and their contributions to the club's ongoing success.
The presentation was made and witnessed by the club's master ranks. This included Hanshi Packham (ninth degree black belt), Kyoshi Reddrop (seventh degree black belt), Renshi Govan (fifth degree black belt), Renshi Robinson (fifth degree black belt), Renshi Hilton, Shihan Manning and Shihan Lyons (all fourth degree black belt).