Many of you know that I regularly attend Yoshinkan Aikido classes at Aikido Canada here in Windsor. Every few months, a group of us attend seminars put on in different parts of Canada and the United States.
This past October, we attended Break Fall 2011 in Uxbridge Ontario. This one-day seminar consisted of a number of teachings from some of the best names in martial arts in Canada. The list of instructors include Hanshi Cezar Borkowski, Kyoshi Kevin Blok, Kyoshi Norm Beauchamp, Shihan Patricia Blok, Renshi Scott Campsall, and Renshi Ted Theelen.
The following day, I also got to witness a test for the rank of first degree black belt (Shodan). This was a great honor, as the test requires much preparation and concentration. I was allowed to take photographs, and I posted a few of them below.
Thank you everyone who organized Break Fall 2011, and I look forward to attending next year. Osu!
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