Black Belt Weekend Reps – by Professor Hillary Kaplowitz
Kiai Echo Articles I had never heard of a Black Belt Weekend when I was coming through the ranks. Maybe it was because I wasn’t a black belt yet. Or maybe because it was a Northern California event and I lived in Southern California. It wasn’t until after I got my...
Black Belt Promotions – December 2018
Kiai Echo Articles To the rank of Shodan: Aidan Smith-Fagan, a student of Larry Carter from Nemuri Kuma Richard Kaszonyi, a student of Sensei Kimo Williams from Burbank Danzan Dojo To the rank of Nidan: Daniel Cleary, a student of Sensei John Cleary from Shin Ho Kan To the rank of...
AJJF Board of Professors and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes December 9, 2018
General Info Kata Manual The BOP has been focusing on the History and Shinyo no Maki sections of the kata manual. Members of the BOP are working on final comments to these documents. Persons with Disabilities The BOP has completed revisions to its policy regarding the examination...
The Passing of Professor Jerome (Jerry) Kunzman Sr. – by Jerry and Jerold Kunzman
Kiai Echo Articles It’s with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Professor Jerome (Jerry) Kunzman Sr. on the morning of Oct 12, 2018 from a ruptured aorta. The ER team at the hospital was extraordinary. We are so grateful, they put in a 110% effort to try and save a total...