Author: Frank Allen

Major congratulations to Mike on advancing to Brown Belt w/ Black Stripe today in KajuKido. That puts him in some rarified air and one Demo short of a Black Belt. He is a very willing student and putting the necessary effort into what he needs to learn from here should put that well within his reach.

Congratulations to Mike on his advancement to Yonkyu ( Blue Belt w/ Brown Stripe) in Ichikan Aikido. Mike continues to demonstrate a deeper understanding of Martial Arts in general, as well as appreciating what Aikido provides as a different way of engaging in the Martial Art world. He is also stepping into the role of teaching and embracing what that […]

Congratulations are in order for Jamie and Joanie for their advancements today! Jamie advanced to Purple Belt in KajuKido. He is studying all three Arts that we offer at our dojo. He is very dedicated, diligent, and is really beginning to incorporate what we are trying to teach. I, as well as our instructors and dojo family, are very proud […]

Today was a very important day for our dojo. Here are the reasons: Sensei Keith Hergenhahn advanced in the three Martial Arts that he has been studying for many years. He advanced in his initial art of Kajukenbo to 4th Degree Black Belt. That, in and of itself, is quite an accomplishment. Sensei Keith also advanced in the two Martial […]

Congratulations to Mark for advancing to 2nd Degree Black Belt in Ichikan Aikido. His Belt Demo was last Saturday and he did an outstanding job. He clearly demonstrated how far he has come in understanding and incorporating the Principles on which Ichikan Aikido is based. This 2nd Degree Black Belt is a very demanding stretch. I would also like to […]

There are two levels on which the Instructors at Tenchi One Martial Arts evolve. One is simply the advancement of their particular skill level in their performance of techniques. The other has to do with learning how to teach. Teaching is an Art. An Instructor has to develop an ever evolving, deepening sense of  the Principles that are involved in […]

It is very exciting and rewarding for the Instructors at Tenchi One Martial Arts to see our students evolve in their Martial Art skills. Here are a few pics to capture how they are coming along.    

Major congratulations to Stephen on completing the first leg of his Martial Arts journey. He had a Demo for advancement to White Belt w/ Purple Stripe in KajuKido. He did a great job. I would also like to add that it is a pleasure having him in our dojo community. He brings a great spirit of willingness to learn and […]

Congrats to Hannah and Fanny for advancing to Purple Belt in KajuKido. They clearly demonstrated that they are developing an ever increasing understanding of Martial Arts in general, and this system in particular. We (their Instructors) am very proud of them. I also want to note that their energy and enthusiasm brings a lot of light to our dojo. Thank […]

Major congrats to Skylar Hergenhahn for advancing to Brown Belt with a Black Stripe in Ichikan Aikido today. That is the last Belt before advancement to Black Belt. Skylar has been studying this art for 5 years and did an outstanding job of demonstrating how far he has come. He leaves for Taiwan for 5 weeks beginning Monday, then starts […]