Author: Frank Allen

On Aug 13th, Mark Abdo had his Demo for advancement to 1st Degree Black Belt in KajuKido. I can’t say enough good things about his performance.  His Katas were crisp, and his techniques were outstanding.  Keith and I are very proud of him. I also want to take the time to thank Mark for his contribution to the other students […]

The next few weeks will be an exciting time for the dojo. We will be having 5 Demos for Belt Advancements, 3 in KajuKido and 2 in Ichikan Aikido. We begin with KajuKido Demos, with Mike Dempsey advancing on September 10th to Purple Belt w/ Brown Stripe, followed the next weekend, the 17th, with Keith Hergenhahn presenting 2nd Degree Black Belt material […]

Congratulations to Tim Hald on receiving his 1st Degree Black Belt in KajuKido! There are a number of things to say about this particular advancement.  First and foremost, Tim did a great job.  His dedication to learning this Art, the time and energy he has put into practicing, and his commitment to our dojo is inspiring.  This is quite a […]

Congratulations to three of our dojo students for their advancements in Ichikan Aikido … Mark Abdo to Brown Belt, Joan Abdo to Purple Belt with a Blue Stripe, and Mike Dempsey to Blue Belt.  They all did an outstanding job on their Demos. I can’t tell you what an exciting month it has been for our dojo and for Ichikan Aikido. […]

March has been quite a productive month for our dojo. Everyone has made advancements in the Arts they are pursuing. Therefore, major Congrats are in order for all of our students. To begin with, Tim Hald became the first-ever Brown Belt w/ Black Stipe in KajuKido on the 19th.  He was quickly followed by Mark Abdo advancing to the same rank on […]

Congrats to Tim Hald for being the first EVER Brown Belt w/ a Black Stripe in KajuKido history.  He had an excellent Demo, proving that all of his dedication and hard work has paid off.  Great job Tim!

Skylar Hergenhahn had a Demo in KajuKido on Saturday, advancing to Purple Belt w/ Brown Stripe. He did an outstanding job and is really proving to be a gifted Martial Artist.  A big congratulations!   A big congratulations also to Mark Abdo on his advancement to Sankyu / Blue Belt w/ Brown Stripe in Ichikan Aikido.  We sprang a Demo on […]

We had two Belt Demos on Saturday. Major congratulations to Tim Hald for his advancement to Nikyu / Brown Belt in Ichikan Aikido.  He did an outstanding job.  Tin has shared with us that this particular accomplishment has been one of his life goals.  Great job! We also sprung a Belt Demo on Mike Dempsey, which he heartily agreed to. […]

Skylar Hergenhahn will Demo for his KajuKido Blue Belt with a Brown Stripe on Saturday, November 7th, at 10:00.

Tin Hald will Demo for his Nikyu / 2nd Kyu, Brown Belt, in Ichikan Aikido, this Saturday, Oct 31st, at 11:45.