Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Congratulations Bruce

Well it has been a long road only to come to beginning. 
Bruce Gillard  passed his Shodan test at the Methuen seminar.  O' Sensei felt that you when you obtain your black belt that is truly when you become a student of Aikido. This the beginning of an exciting year here at Shoshinkan. We have one new Shodan and another will be testing this year as well as students going for their 1st and 2nd kyu ranks respectively. Thanks to all who participated in Bruce's test as well as the students that helped in his training at the dojo.
Congratulations Bruce, keep up the training.
Here is a short compilation of Bruce's test.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Testing and Seminar


One of our Students Bruce Gillard will be testing for his Shodan or 1st degree black belt this month at Methuen Aikikai in Methuen MA..  Here is a photo of Bruce leading the class at our last seminar.

The Methuen Aikikai Seminar will be held January 23 - 25 and Dore Sensei will be instructing as well as Perriello Sensei, Matsuda Sensei, Gallo Sensei, Kanney Sensei and I, Capuano Sensei, was invited to instruct also. Click on the Methuen Aikido link at right for more information.

To add another black belt to the ranks of Shoshinkan is very exciting. Making the journey from new student to black belt is not easy and time consuming, at least 4 to 5 years of training.  
The test is administered in front of the regional testing committee and is demanding.
So "Good Luck" Bruce.