Pacific Shintaido Kangeiko Exam Results

On January 14, 2007, exams were offered at Pacific Shintaido’s Kangeiko. A new examination format was used where Sensei’s Shin Aoki and Connie Borden were examiners for the kyu-level exams while Sensei Jim Sterling and Master Instructors Ito Sensei and Minagawa Sensei were examiners for the dan-level exams.
Shintaido examinations provide an opportunity for assessment of our practice by several very senior instructors. Exams are rigorous and challenging, and it is quite common for a practitioner to repeat the same exam several times before advancing to the next level.
We celebrate the commitment and courage of all examinees, who spend long hours in preparation and then demonstrate their form in front of the examiners and the audience.
KARATE

Name Results
Hal Siden 10 kyu
Chris Nash Shodan

BOJUTSU

Name Results
Hal Siden 8 kyu
Lucian Popa Nidan

OPEN HAND SHINTAIDO

Name Results
Nao Kobayashi Advanced Student
Hal Siden Advanced Student
Lucian Popa Graduate