Author: Frank Allen

Major congratulations to Mike Dempsey for advancement to 2nd Degree Black Belt in Ichikan Aikido. Mike has really evolved as a student in the understanding of the principles upon which all of our Arts at the Dojo are founded. We are blessed to have him as a high ranking student in our Dojo community. Looking forward to many years of […]

Congratulations to Amos on earning his third-degree Black Belt in Kajukenbo. He is more than deserving of this honor. He has taken on the responsibility for Kajukenbo at our dojo and I couldn’t be more acknowledging or thrilled that he has done so. Amos has a love for the Martial Arts and for the learning that is offered to us […]

Congratulations to Elliot for his first Belt Advancement. Elliot is such a joy to have in our dojo community. He is always connecting dots and making some sort of sense out of what we do. He has a great attitude and I hope he will stick with this path.

It is such a delight having Alyssa in our Dojo. She is obviously skillful and I can’t wait to see where these Arts take her. Thank you for finding your home with us. There is much for us all to learn, and learn together

Congratulation to Tim for his advancement to Purple Belt in Ichikan Aikido. He did a great job and has come s-o-o far in the little time that we have had with him. Tim has a great attitude, fits into our dojo community so well. He is also deeply respectful of me and my Instructors, which hasn’t gone unnoticed or for […]

I am so very proud of Joan. She has really stuck with this endeavor … in spite of her husband. She did an awesome job on her Demo and proved that she is right where she needs to be and reaching for the next bar. Joan is an awesome supporter of our community, what we stand for , what we […]

Major congratulations to Mike for a stellar Demo. I am so proud of him and my other Instructors for how they have grasped the system I am trying to teach. It is so exciting to know that he will also be promoted to 2nd Degree Black Belt in Ichikan Aikido in the next moth.

I can not tell you what a difference Hannah has made in our dojo. She is so dedicated, studies all three Martial Arts that we teach. Her spirit and joy are so impactful. She is such a blessing to have in our community. Not only has she just earned her first Black Belt, she is also closing in another Black […]

Dave did a great job on his advancement to Brown Belt in Ichikan Aikido. He clearly demonstrated how far he has come in this Marital Art. I treasure Dave as a student in our dojo. He is very dedicated to not only learning techniques but also to understanding the philosophy and principles out of which those techniques evolved. He is […]

Major congratulations to Igor for his advancement to Shodan … Black Belt in Ichikan Aikido. He had a great Demo of his skill set and what he has learned. Igor is an incredible human being and a real asset to our dojo. He is always willing to receive and incorporate instruction. He is also always wiling to work with other […]