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Jason Spirko

Jason Spirko has written 47 posts for Koyama Dojo

2011 Tai Kai – Thank You!!

On behalf of Koyama Dojo, we would like to sincerely thank you for your participation in this years TaiKai. It was a pleasure to have you attend and look forward to training with you in the future. We are also very grateful for the instruction from Soke’s LaMonica and Garcia in addition to all the other Shihan’s who participated in the instruction and training.

2011 Hakko Denshin Ryu JuJutsu Tai Kai

Koyama Dojo is proud to host this year’s annual Hakko Denshin Ryu Jujutsu Tai Kai in Ann Arbor, MI. This year’s seminar will be held Friday, October 14th – Sunday, October 16th. We will cover many topics over these three days including Waza (all dans), practical applications (henka), weapons defense (gun/knife), shiatsu, banquet dinner, and much more!

Promotions

Koyama Dojo has had several promotions in the last few weeks. Congratulations to the following individuals for their successful tests. Be sure to let them know how proud you are of them the next time you see them.

Promotions

Koyama Dojo has had several promotions in the last few weeks. Congratulations to the following individuals for their successful tests. Be sure to let them know how proud you are of them the next time you see them.

Promotion: Scott Evans – Menkyo Kaiden Shihan

Congratulations to Sensei Scott Evans for his successful test. Sensei Evans has been promoted to Menkyo Kaiden Shihan (7th Dan). Be sure to let him know how proud you are the next time you see him.

Promotion: Chris DeRose – Nidan

Congratulations to Chris DeRose for his successful test. Chris has been promoted to Nidan (2nd Dan). Be sure to let him know how proud you are the next time you see him.

Promotion: Joel Reynolds – Yondan

Congratulations to Joel Reynolds for his successful test. Joel has been promoted to Yondan (4th Black Belt). Be sure to let him know how proud you are the next time you see him.

Promotion: Charlie Hatch – Shodan

Congratulations to Charlie Hatch for a successful test on July 30th. Charlie has been promoted to Shodan (black belt). Be sure to let him know how proud you are of them the next time you see him. This is a significant achievement for any student. Charlie will now begin Nidan training.

Promotions

Congratulations to the following individuals for their successful tests; Raymond Hobbs and James Burge. Both have been promoted to Shichikyu (Yellow Belt). Be sure to let them know how proud you are of them the next time you see them.

2010 Tai Kai – September 10-12

The 2010 Tai Kai will be hosted this year by Eighth Light Dojo in Akron, Ohio. Dates are tentative. More information will be provided as it becomes available.