Jujutsu shinsa is now less than a week away. I would like to commend all of the effort put in by those who are challenging a grade on Saturday morning, and thank all those of you who have been assisting them with their preparations.

A number of the potential candidates have unfortunately been unable to commit to the date due to work and family commitments, reducing the number participating. However, I would still strongly encourage everyone who is not otherwise engaged to come and help on the day. Things that will need to be done include:

Proper preparation of the dojo space (from 9 am)

Set up and clean of the mats
Clean the toilets and make sure the floor on the MEAC is properly swept
Tidy up of the usual school detritus /Extend area
Set up the kamiza, including sensei portraits
Arrange chairs for visitors to view the grading
Table for the grading panel with three chairs

Assistance with the shinsa (from 10 am)

Make yourself available to be uke for the candidates. For your own preparation, you will be doing the jumbi undo preparatory exercises with candidates, and you will need to be wearing a clean and presentable jujutsu gi
Help direct any late visitors around the dojo
Take footage (photos and video) of the shinsa

Bump out (from approximately 12.30 pm)

With a reduced number of candidates, we should certainly be finished slightly ahead of schedule. We will need folk to take responsibility for