Celebrating White Lotus Martial Arts' 25th Anniversary!

Thank you to everyone who attended our 25th Anniversary celebration and awards night. It was an unforgettable evening! Special thanks to Emma and Erinna for their fantastic organisation (along with the secret helpers)! My photo wall and memory book are delightful—shoutout to Jade and Leanne for those amazing touches. And wow, the cake! It was great to see familiar faces like Alana, Kate, and the legendary Deena Andrews, who has even offered to conduct a flexibility lesson with us. And of course, always a pleasure, Kerry!

A huge thank you to all our chiefs: Scott, Barry, Mark, James (who knew you could sing and drum?), Erinna, and Leanne. We calculated 30 Black Belts among us! Congratulations to everyone who achieved their Dan grades and waited so patiently. A big shoutout to all the award winners and those who received upgrades—you were nominated by multiple people!

I truly appreciate the dedication and effort each one of you puts into training. We see the medals, trophies, and belts, but we don't see the sweat, sacrifices, aches, pains, injuries, and the times you push yourselves when you'd rather be resting on the sofa. Coordinating rides to training and parents encouraging their kids to keep going and supporting them through ups and downs—it's all part of the journey. Achieving a Black Belt is no small feat, and your hard work doesn't go unnoticed. Here's to many more years of excellence and camaraderie at White Lotus Martial Arts!