Earlier this week, Judo Victoria contacted St Patrick’s Primary School to share some exciting news: Year 2 student Shingo has been promoted to yellow belt—advancing two full grades in a single assessment. It’s a rare achievement in the sport, typically reserved for students who demonstrate consistent focus, technical understanding, and maturity beyond their years.

This news follows another recent milestone: Shingo’s promotion to grey belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which came earlier than expected. Believing he had a few more stripes to go, the belt upgrade came as a surprise and a meaningful recognition of his quiet effort.