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Thunder Bay held the 9th Annual Kickathon on April 7th with great success. 3 Isshinryu Dojo's combined forces to hold a fun event that helps raise much needed funds for the Dojo's.
Dinah Jung's Satori Dojo, The Chibushi Dojo and the Chitora Dojo were all present with a considerable number of students dedicating to kicking for an entire hour, non-stop!
Awards were given for the total kicks as well as best kicks. This years winners were Markku Rajaniemi of the Satori Dojo for best kicks and Mitchell Lambert of the Chitora Dojo with an astounding 6127 kicks to claim the title of top kicker.
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In a very well done test at the Chitora Dojo, John Naimian completed the required Kobudo test associated with his Shodan grading.
At the same time Gordon Findlay was graded for the rank of Yonkyu in Kobudo and successfully achieved the rank showing great skill with the Bo, Sai and Tuifa.
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Hanshi Albert Mady visited Thunder Bay this past weekend conducting tests and teaching a number of great seminars. All in attendance learned a great deal and appreciated the opportunity to train with a true master of Isshinryu.
Congratulations to everyone who tested on Friday Night. Your ranks are well deserved.