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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: 3 New Shodans

Congratulations to the following individuals for their successful shodan tests. Be sure to let them know how proud you are of them the next time you see them.

Koyama Dojo’s Newest Shodan: Matt Pinard

Congratulations to Matt Pinard for a successful test on May 30th. Matt 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. Matt will now begin Nidan training.

Memorial Day Weekend Schedule

Just a quick note that we will be canceling class on Saturday for the Memorial Day weekend holiday. Class will also be canceled on Monday for the holiday itself. Please feel free to come to class on another time to make up for the training. Alternatively, I will be available after class this Friday (5/23) [...]

Matt Pinard Successfully Pretests for Shodan

Matt Pinard completed his Shodan pretest this week. With Sensei Reynolds as his Uke, Matt completed henka for all shodan principles, weapon defenses and search techniques. Please congratulate Matt the next time you see him in the Dojo. Shihan Evans, Sensei Reynolds and Matt will be making a weekend trip to honbu to be tested [...]