Author: Frank Allen

Congratulations to Larsen for his advancement in Ichikan Aikido to Yonkyu … Blue Belt in our system. Everyone was appropriately impressed with his Demo. He did an outstanding job. I would also add that he did so while having lived in another state for the past couple of years, attending class whenever he could. That is actually a testimony to […]

Major congratulations to Amos for his promotion to 2nd Degree Black Belt in Kajukenbo. Amos has been studying Martial Arts for a long time. His involvement in our dojo has been intermittent because of other commitments he was honoring regarding his work and family. It has been nice to have him around more consistently the last few months. Amos is […]

Congrats to Eric on promotion to Orange Belt. He had an outstanding Demo. He is a quick study, very in tune with his body, has great balance and movement, and is very willing and eager to learn. It has been a real pleasure for us to work with him and have him in our dojo. The bad news is that […]

I think that Mike’s Demo was absolutely outstanding. He was poised … knew his material … clearly demonstrated having earned a Black Belt in this Art. There is a rich understanding to be obtained about how life works … and why it works like it does. Martial Arts are just one glimpse into that reality … appreciating the principles of […]

Dave advanced to Purple Belt in Kajukido. His Demo was disappointing … but his dedication … his enthusiasm … his willingness to learn and stretch his understanding is incredible. He is a gift to our dojo. As several Senseis said … “we know that you know and have done these techniques so much better than you demonstrated today. Blame it […]

Congratulations to Jamie for achieving his Blue Belt In Ichikan Aikido. He had an excellent Demo and is right on track for where he should be with his development. I want to take this opportunity to also say that I admire Jamies tenacity and willingness to return to practicing this Art after having to deal with injuries. That absolutely demonstrates […]

I want to take this opportunity to also congratulate Joanie on completing her six-week course in Ichikan Aikido at her church. I was able to attend last night and everyone seemed to enjoy the series and would be interested in pursuing something further. I want to thank Joanie for stepping out and taking this under her wing. I am absolutely […]

I am excited to announce that Igor received his Brown Belt in Ichikan Aikido on Wednesday. He had an excellent Demo. Igor is a real treasure to our dojo. He began his study of Aikido in the Ukraine in a more “classical” style. What that meant is that he has really had to adjust to how we teach and train […]

I, Frank, was promoted to Grand Master in Kajukenbo yesterday. It is the culmination of 30+ years of study and practice. It is a pinnacle honor for me. I just posted the advancement of Eric to his 1st Belt in Kajukenbo with this being my last belt to obtain in that Art. It strikes me that they are no different […]

Eric is our newest student who is training in Kajukenbo. He Just got promoted to his Yellow Belt. Eric fits our dojo community well. He is open, laughs, is serious about what he is learning. Eric has admirable body awareness and obviously works with what he learns outside of class. It is a pleasure working with him and I hope […]