During our National Training Camp at Coolum over the weekend of 16-18 April, Hanshi Watanabe oversaw the promotion of several yudansha (black belts).
On behalf of all members of Shorinjiryu Kenyukai Watanabe Ha Karate Australia, we are pleased to congratulate the following for their successful promotions:
- Shihan Jim Griffin (Seiryukan Dojo) - promoted to Nanadan (7th Dan)
- Sensei Mark Slingo (Kensuikan Dojo) - promoted to Sandan (3rd Dan)
- Sempai Christine Dewar (Shishikai Dojo) - promoted to Nidan (2nd Dan)
- Sempai Adrian Cepak (Kengokan Dojo) - promoted to Shodan (1st Dan)
In addition, Hanshi Watanabe announced the following individuals have been appointed to official advisory roles within the Shorinjiryu Kenyukai Watanabe Ha World Federation:
- Shihan Jim Griffin - Shibucho (branch chief) for Australia and Saiko Komon (chief advisor to Hanshi Watanabe)
- Shihan Max Estens - Fuku Shibucho (vice branch chief) and Komon (advisor to Hanshi Watanabe)
- Renshi Lesley Griffin - Komon (advisor to Hanshi Watanabe)
- Renshi Des Paroz - Komon (advisor to Hanshi Watanabe)
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