Congratulations to the following who passed their black belt exams or were elevated in rank at convention:
To the Rank of Shodan:
Penelope Klein, a student of Professor Robert Hodgkin from Shin Budo Kai
Bobby Wen, a student of Sensei Jerold Kunzman from Kodai No Bushido
Seth Watkins, a student of Professor Nerissa Freeman from Wasenshi Kan
Benjamyn Rowe, a student of Professor Nerissa Freeman from Wasenshi Kan
To the rank of Nidan:
Dan Linder, a student of Professor Robert Hudson from Shin Wa Kai
Anke Abken, a student of Sensei Gregory Poretz from Kenshokan
Timur Mammadov, a student of Professor Donald Cross from Jujitsu-Do
Joshua Harrelson, a student of Professor Nerissa Freeman from Wasenshi Kan
Michael Thompson, a student of Sensei Katie Murphy Stevens from Makoto Kai
Graham O’Brian Johnson, a student of Professor Donald Cross from Jujitsu-Do
To the rank of Sandan:
Thomas Meade, a student of Professor Robert Hudson from Halau O Ho’Omana
To the rank of Godan:
Patrick Hedgepath, a student of Professor Tom Ryan from Palmetto Jujitsu Academy
To the rank of Rokudan:
Keith Thompson, a student of Professor Robert Hudson from Yasei Mahi Jujitsu
Michael Wheeler, a student of Professor Tom Ryan from Palmetto Jujitsu Academy
Harry Burleson, a student of Professor Geoffrey Lane from The Dojo
To the rank of Professor:
Professor Tim Merrill, a student of Professor Robert Hudson from Chiku Shin Dojo
Professor Scott Redden, a student of Professor Jane Carr & Professor Sheryl Hager from Redding Jujitsu Academy
Professor Delina Fuchs, a student of Professor Jane Carr from Redding Jujitsu Academy
Professor Sohn Wehseler, a student of Professor Ward Melenich from Kuroinukan
Professor Ward Melenich, a student of Professor Pat Brown from Kuroinukan
To the rank of Shichidan:
Professor Kevin Colton, a student of Senior Professor Tom Ball from Santa Clarita Valley Jujitsu
Professor Troy Shehorn, a student of Professor Larry Nolte from Medford Judo Academy
To the rank of Hachidan:
Professor Larry Nolte, a student of Senior Professor Tom Ball from Medford Judo Academy
Professor Sheryl Hager, a student of Professor Jane Carr from Redding Jujitsu Academy
Professor Tom Hill, a student of Professor Pat Browne from SoRyuKan Dojo
Professor Robert Hodgkin, a student of Professor Dennis Estes from Shin Budo Kai
To the rank of Kudan:
Professor Geoffrey Lane, a student of Professor Lamar Fisher
Professor Donald Cross, a student of Professor Ray Law from Jujitsu-Do
Professor Tom Ryan, a student of Professor Ramon “Lono” Ancho from Palmetto Jujitsu Academy
Congratulations to each of you! Your achievements are well-deserved and hard-earned.
Sincerely,
Keith Thompson
AJJF Exam Chair