NEWENS SENSEI’S PROMOTION It is our pleasure to inform you that Hoa Newens sensei was recently promoted to the rank of 7th dan (nanadan) in the New Year’s promotions issued by the Aikikai in Tokyo, Japan, on 1/9/12, as part of Kagami Biraki. Kagami Biraki, literally means "Mirror Opening" (also known as the "Rice Cutting Ceremony"), and is a traditional Japanese celebration that is held in many traditional martial arts schools in early January to renew dedication to the art.
Three other senseis of our lineage were concurrently promoted to the same rank, namely, in the Takemusu Aikido Association: Kim Peuser of Aikido Institute Oakland and Bernice Tom of Sunset Cliffs Aikido (San Diego); in the California Aikido Association: Pat Hendricks of San Leandro Aikido.
Sensei will teach a special class in the Dojo on Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 from 10AM - 11:30AM, followed by a short celebration. All are invited.
Sensei’s comments upon his promotion: “This recognition is an honor that I must share with the people who brought it about, that is, my parents, my teachers and guides on the Aiki path (Senseis Bui D. Canh, Dang T. Phong, Seiichi Sugano, Bruce Klikstein, Morihiro Saito and William Witt), my family and all the students who have worked with me throughout the years 1/17/2012 to 3/8/2012 - BEGINNERS COURSE BEGINNERS COURSE starting on Jan. 17th until Mar. 8th, 2012.
Fee: $110 for 8 weeks.
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