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- Written by: Mike Fenton
- Category: Thunder Bay, ON
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Brown Belts (Nikyu) - Sara Naimian and David Naimian
Purple Belts (Sankyu) - Travis Spivak, Amanda Findlay and Mitchell Watt
Green Belts (Yonkyu) - Adam Kok, Paige Kok and Mitchell Lambert
Yellow Stripe - Rodney Arbouw
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- Written by: Mike Fenton
- Category: American Okinawan Karate Association
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Outstanding Female Student under 18 WINNER - Amanda Findlay - Chitora Dojo
Outstanding Male Adult Student Finalist - John Naimian - Chitora Dojo
Outstanding Male Black Belt under 18 WINNER - Jeff Long - Chitora Dojo
Outstanding Male Black Belt under 18 Finalist - Chuck Mady - Mady's Karate
Outstanding Female Black Belt under 18 WINNER - Kaitlyn Brown - Mady's Karate
Outstanding Female Black Belt WINNER - Rachel McGovern - Chitora Dojo
Outstanding Male Black Belt Finalist - Simeon Ostap - Chitora Dojo
Outstanding Male Black Belt Finalist - Jesse Hill - Chitora Dojo
Outstanding Female Instructor Winner - Lauri Challans - Mady's Karate
Outstanding Male Instructor Finalist - Mike Fenton - Chitora Dojo
I would also like to personally thank my students for nominating me! Nice to know I'm appreciated.
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- Written by: Mike Fenton
- Category: General
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The rank reviews were challenging and stressful for all involved. The final results included success for a number of Canadians.
Nidan - Shane Hale - Ottawa, ON Toshikai Dojo
Sandan - Arthur Yee Fung Ramsay - Windsor, ON Chikara Dojo
Yondan - Mike Fenton - Thunder Bay, ON Chitora Dojo
Yondan - Richard Wharf - Brandon, MB
Godan - Tim Leonard - Ottawa, ON Toshikai Dojo
Rokudan - Aldo Panazzola - Windsor, ON Chikara Dojo
As someone included in the grading, I can personally attest to the effort and skill required. Congratulations to everyone on their promotions.